The dovetail is the cabinetmaker's joint for making boxes, cabinets, chests, bureaus, and drawers and is the subject of this crafter's companion. A hallmark of fine furniture, this reference lays out, in a straightforward and accessible manner, the efficient and effective methods for cutting full, half-blind, and through dovetails by using hand tools. Upon mastering the basics and gaining an understanding of how this workhorse joint performs, this study introduces the many popular router-drive jigs available.

Author: Conover
Publisher: Fox Chapel
Date: 2009
Binding: Soft
Pages: 164
Illustrations: Colour