Posted by 2by6 on July 3, 2009 ·
TweetHow To make a Twisted Dovetail Joint!
Side – A:
Twisted Dovetail - A
Side – B:
Twisted Dovetail - B
Putting the twisted dovetail together:
Assembling a Twisted Dovetail
Something like this is what you should end up with:
Twisted Dovetail Joinery
Super simple right? ..just wait till you get started, these plans will come in handy!
Also see the Dovetail Inspiration post
Posted by 2by6 on April 20, 2009 ·
TweetMortise & Tenon Joint
The basic joint: Rails are grooved their full length for the panel; stiles require a stopped grove. Mortises should be as deep as possible for maximum strength; try at least 1.25” deep.
Mortise and Tenon
Bridle Joint
A strong and easily made joint. You can cut the open mortise and tenon on the tablesaw using a tenoning jig (or just wing it like I do without a jig, [...]