Are dowels stronger than mortise and tenon? Mike Walker 03/24/2024 In general, yes a mortice and tenon joint is structurally superior to a dowel joint. The main advantage of a dowel joint is that you… Continue Reading
What does a dovetail cut look like? Mike Walker 02/21/2024 A dovetail joint is made by cutting interlocking parts on two pieces of wood. The tail board has the dovetails. The pin board has pins… Continue Reading
What does a dovetail cut look like? Mike Walker 02/18/2024 A dovetail joint is made by cutting interlocking parts on two pieces of wood. The tail board has the dovetails. The pin board has pins… Continue Reading
What does a dovetail cut look like? Mike Walker 02/13/2024 A dovetail joint is made by cutting interlocking parts on two pieces of wood. The tail board has the dovetails. The pin board has pins… Continue Reading
What does a dovetail cut look like? Mike Walker 02/04/2024 A dovetail joint is made by cutting interlocking parts on two pieces of wood. The tail board has the dovetails. The pin board has pins… Continue Reading
What is a 1 6 dovetail in degrees? Mike Walker 12/18/2023 A 1:6 ratio – that’s one unit horizontal with six matching units drawn vertical – lays out as a 9.5 degree angle. A 1:8 ratio… Continue Reading
What is the pitch of dovetail? Mike Walker 12/17/2023 There are different types of dovetail joints. The angle of slope varies according to the wood used, purpose of joint and type of work. Typically… Continue Reading
Is the mortise and tenon joint the strongest? Mike Walker 12/06/2023 The oldest, strongest joint in woodworking, and metalworking without doubt. It is considered the most appropriate method of joining two pieces of wood together crossways.… Continue Reading
What does a dovetail cut look like? Mike Walker 11/24/2023 If you’ve never cut a dovetail joint before, the premise is simple: On one board, there are a series of wedgeshaped openings that “fan out”… Continue Reading
What does a dovetail cut look like? Mike Walker 11/24/2023 There are two parts to a dovetail joint, pins and tails. The tails look like the tail of a dove (hence the name), and the… Continue Reading