Oversize Dovetail Joint Perfection - Green Oak Framing - Full Walkthrough

[@mmmdesignllc]

I like this format!

[@disklamer]

This project is becoming a great masterclass in traditional joinery methods. Sublime work. I really enjoy the inclusion of underlying philosophy and the reasoning behind all the decisions about all the details.

[@raydriver7300]

Thank you for inviting me round to see traditional joinery at its best. 🌞

[@mrnormski9005]

The sign of a true perfectionist, when your best work can't be seen but you know it's there, so that's satisfaction enough 👌

[@denty32]

When you say all that effort and no one will see it, we have mate and what an honour it was to see 👏👏👏

[@simoncarney9944]

Brilliant work Ollie! You say that nobody will see it but there’s all your followers will know it’s there! And you’ve got the proof on video. 😃 I’m looking forward to seeing the results.

[@paulfriedman4767]

I love your work and how you embrace traditional joinery. I make mostly oak furniture with traditional joinery as a hobby, and this project is just like what I do on giant scale. Never underestimate the ability of oak to split!

[@theofarmmanager267]

I’m just coming to the end of a job fitting out a large converted barn with all the interior 2nd fix being European oak. That includes skirting, picture rail, cornice, door frames, doors etc. there is also the ongoing building of furniture, again primarily out of oak but also some European walnut, American cherry, yew, London plane - a real mix of hardwoods. I understand your point about the methods that Bradshaw Joinery uses but I ponder over the use of the phrase traditional joinery. My thoughts are about the definition of “traditional”. What does that include? Is it just M&T and dovetails? Is it “traditional” methods of achieving those joints or are you okay to use “modern” methods such as chain morticer, powered machinery etc? I strive to make things in the most effective (as strong as they need be) and efficient way that I can - always respecting the aesthetic. If that aesthetic calls for through dovetails (as in the Arts and Crafts style), then fine; if the aesthetic isn’t compromised, then I will use loose tenons or any method that delivers the strength that I want. The reason that many of these joints were developed was not the love of the joint itself but because it was the best joint available to those medieval (and later) joiners given the tools they had available. As tools developed, such as the saw rather than the adze, then the methods evolved. So, it would seem to me that “traditional” could mean Norman, medieval, Tudor, Edwardian or Elizabethan - depending upon your viewpoint. It’s just me thinking this through. It’s not a criticism of your point or the methods of Bradshaw. I do like the aesthetic of the portico that is being made albeit that it seems to be of a different aesthetic era to the house itself. That juxtaposition of styles can be extremely pleasing or, all too easily, jarring. To get the right side of that balance is the sign of achievement.

[@richardcarlson7766]

greetings from Maine, USA. Look forward to everyone of your videos from farming to unbelievable joinery. Keep the videos coming.

[@doug.ritson]

CRIIIIIIPPS!! Good to see you. Project coming along nicely. We forget sometimes how long a project really takes when we watch a 20 min vid of the entire process on KZbin.

[@MA.Joinery]

Loving this series so much!!!

[@scottcates]

I sure like your design process and the imaging you do in your planning steps. Very nice,

[@mmmdesignllc]

I just built a porch roof over a deck, and used your method, it was so much easier. It was also safer or harder to make a boo boo.

[@neilw4881]

Not 1 person may see it in situ but at least 48.5k people will witness the beauty of it being crafted 👍

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Amazing craftsmanship 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jimbartley9125]

It might never be seen when it has been installed, however you will know that you have done the best way of ensuring that it will not fail and be there forever. Great work. Cheers. Jim

[@tirabbi1]

Thoroughly enjoying your videos. I used to work in my father-in-laws joinery shop, & appreciate the thought you put into your pieces. Who cares what others think about your methods, if it works it works, & it works for you even better.👍🏼 Keep up the good work fella.

[@KW-LAKES]

Sometimes my favourite bits on a job are the bits no one else sees

[@mergrew0110]

@ 13:55 that’s a lot of sawdust………..!😎

[@adamallen8863]

That’s was beautiful to watch that dovetail slide in

[@davidbalmforth699]

No words - just fabulous workmanship as ever.

[@idontthinkso666]

You deserve a victory lap after completing that dovetail joint. It was done so well!

[@mauricerichard3611]

Thanks for sharing always very interesting!!

[@NeilDunlop]

That dovetail, and the way you made it, is top notch 👌 I dovetailed the middle ledges of a pair of gated shed doors... I forget exactly why but it was an idea at the time... and nobody ever sees them but me. You know it's there and, TBF, the clients likely wouldn't notice it if it was front and centre with giant flashing arrows pointing at it 🤩

[@scottcates]

I'm learning how to be more creative and it's cool to see how you add your skills together to make this beautifully complex joint. It's a real showpiece, for sure. How much offset do you place your drawbore holes?

[@Quaker521]

Hi Cripps! Great video Ollie and I'm also enjoying the renewed format. Cheers.

[@scottmcfarland1177]

You stole the words right out of my mouth a nice joint that will never be seen but I am sure it was enjoyable to do! Awesome JOB!

[@dougsaunders8109]

Thanks

[@dougsaunders8109]

Beer 🍻 money to say thanks for a splicing technique you showed for replacing rotten wood on a fixed frame in previous project. Worked really well for me. Many thanks 👍🏻

[@BradshawJoinery]

Cheers Doug! Really appreciate it and also appreciate that the technique worked well for you!

[@harkinjames]

Really enjoying the series, keep it up 👍👍

[@tomnewton6769]

I just found you, your wood artistry is incredible, inspirational! And the format is excellent. I have a load of logs here in Oregon I plan on turning into a barn.

[@iancarr7629]

Great work. I have enjoyed looking at oak framing from a power tool perspective. However, hand tools should never be underestimated. I have been shouting "framing chisel " at the screen. What joy to see you with one. Invest in a Stanley 10 1/2. Life will be bliss

[@stevehobbs7459]

Top notch joint! Its been great watching this project take shape. Must be nice having so much space to work in, your place is bigger than the workshop at the college I went to!

[@chriskeeble]

That moment you hear "it's a shame no-one will ever see it" in a video with already 40K views on KZbin 😁👌👋👍

[@BradshawJoinery]

haha! Maybe i was wrong on that one

[@mrdo9081]

I have been using the cutter head in the HK85 and the sliding rail (250) to do half laps, which was much better than doing lots of relief cuts and then cleaning up with a chisel. I like the giant dovetail, and you will always know it is there! I have really enjoyed this series, well done and thanks.

[@David40S]

Fabulous to watch - enjoyed it a lot.

[@davidrichardsonYT]

Nice joint Ollie, though this joint will move as the oak dries, leaving space in the dovetail. A cog connection is a better option

[@kevinbarton8036]

Absolutely brilliant workman ship. Love. Ur skills. Kev Australia

[@markstevenson8956]

amazing joinery

[@DavePawson]

Love to see a video on your 'big' chisels (and how much use they get / what for / sharpening etc) - but yes, they do sound nice (in oak) Does it sound daft to say such joints are elegant? I think they are.

[@chrisallen4328]

Brilliant work mate ,very inspiring.

[@markfiges999]

Lovely job Oliver ............ a thought ;- if that's one dovetail, just how big is this drawer?

[@ColinDH12345]

Beautiful

[@QWERTY7773]

Great stuff keep them coming

[@jameshodgins1937]

You do such nice work.

[@philipwilliams8114]

V inspirational, cheers!

[@daytradingnl4734]

Looks good

[@ep1981]

Beautiful work, thanks for sharing.

[@mikenewman3715]

Love the new vids. What software package do you use for your plans?

[@Alexparfit111]

Did you quote for this job or are you on day rates?

[@ChrisNorcott]

Really like the video, was the dovetail housed at the bottom as well like you would for a floor joist ? i couldn't see properly ? Great Videos !

[@ChrisNorcott]

Correction now watched the last bit and its sat on a post .

[@jonathanhasmail]

Couple of questions, how long did it take to cut the dovetail socket and did you think about using the chain morticer to hog out the bulk of it?

[@sergejstarvids9656]

Super.

[@hkhunter1]

Where do you get your framing chisels

[@BradshawJoinery]

The slick is from intertools online. The heavier chisels are Crown, I've had them years not sure where they are from

[@handyjim]

brill

[@mauserkk98]

Like a glove ......

[@HarveyJohnWillmott]

Did you do joinery at college?

[@BradshawJoinery]

Yes level 3 with a distinction :D

[@colinturner6628]

How do you quantify your time for pricing on a job like this?

[@Macron87]

Same as any tradesman. They look at how expensive the house is that they’re working on - and increase accordingly

[@colinturner6628]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂@@Macron87

[@darrenlong7074]

What size slick is that 2 3/8 or 3 3/8 ?

[@BradshawJoinery]

its the big one, i think both sizes would be handy its nice to haver the width for flattening, but its sometimes clumsy

[@yamforlife]

What type or make of slick is that?

[@BradshawJoinery]

Sorby, 3 3/8 www.intertoolsonline.co.uk/robert-sorby/hand-tools/woodworking/framing-slicks/timber-framing-slick-289

[@yamforlife]

@@BradshawJoinery thank you!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@markvanarsdale918]

What software is that? 😍

[@BradshawJoinery]

SketchUp 👍

[@mergrew0110]

That’s a big pile of sawdust at 13.50! 😅

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍

[@BradshawJoinery]

Trend Angle Measure Small - amzn.to/46cBUYF Trend Angle Measure Large - amzn.to/46i0pnA My Website - www.bradshawjoinery.co.uk

[@cybersurfer2010]

❤

[@mg3289]

👍

[@Dazza19746]

The first fit of a dovetail is always the best, you know it’s going to fit, so you hit it in once on the job 🫡

[@noseyfuker]

think i wld pleasure myself if i cld make that....

[@richardstevenson2727]

👊🫡

[@bensimmons3692]

Thanks

[@BradshawJoinery]

Legend Ben, Thankyou so much! Hope you are well.