Half-Lap Dovetail Joints

1/25/07, 8:31 PM #1

Ryan Dicker in Renfrew, Ontario
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Half-Lap Dovetail Joints

Ryan Dicker in Renfrew, Ontario

>Hi,

I was wondering if anyone would be able to give some advice or provide a link to a resource pertaining to making half-lap dovetail joints. I Know I have to make at least one for my woodworking class practical exam (highschool level) and have never made one before. Any machines can be used. (We have a very wide selection of machinery and hand tools at our disposal)

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Ryan

Re: Half-Lap Dovetail Joints

1/25/07, 9:40 PM #2

Jack Guzman from Maine
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Here's one *LINK*

Jack Guzman from Maine

>Ryan,

You don't need machinery to make dovetails. Just a few simple handtools. This article should help. If you need more info go to the hand tool forum on this site.The link should be to your left.Alot of dovetail knowledge over there.Have fun with it.---Jack

pop woodworking article on half blind dovetails

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Re: Half-Lap Dovetail Joints

1/26/07, 9:03 PM #3

Andrew F
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Re: Half-Lap Dovetail Joints *LINK*

Andrew F in Australia

>Hi Ryan,

Good luck in the exam.

Here's the traditional way.

Cheers,

Andrew

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Re: Half-Lap Dovetail Joints

1/28/07, 2:02 AM #4

Ryan Dicker in Renfrew, Ontario
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Re: Half-Lap Dovetail Joints

Ryan Dicker in Renfrew, Ontario

>Thanks for the responses guys, I'll take a look at both the articles.

Ryan

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