2by6.com » Inspiration http://www.2by6.com Home, Handmade, Gifts & other things that make me happy. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:30:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Dovetail Joint Inspiration http://www.2by6.com/woodworking/inspiration/dovetail-joint-inspiration/ http://www.2by6.com/woodworking/inspiration/dovetail-joint-inspiration/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:59:24 +0000 2by6 http://www.2by6.com/?p=48 When I was building the Christmas present step stool I looked everywhere for design inspiration and the how to of making a really cool and structurally sound joint. Some of the woodworking ability out there is absolutely amazing and although I ended up making my own custom twisted-ish dovetail style joint I very much appreciate all the great work out there. So I’ll stop rambling now and let you see for yourself what kinds of awesome dovetail joinery I found.

Amazingly Detailed Dovetail

Amazingly Detailed Dovetail

Dovetail joint boxes

Dovetail joint boxes

dovetail drawer with a curved front

dovetail drawer with a curved front

Needs more contrast in color, but I like the variation in spacing between dovetails

Needs more contrast in color, but I like the variation in spacing between dovetails

Amazing woodworking craftsmanship - Tiny Dovetails

Amazing woodworking craftsmanship - Tiny Dovetails

Twisted Dovetail Joinery

Twisted Dovetail Joinery

I hope these woodworking masterpieces will inspire you to create something great also!
Also see the How To post on Twisted Dovetails.

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