Full Blind Dovetail Jig

7 what is dovetailing used for in furniture.

Full blind dovetail jig.

But recently i decided to do a tutorial on this type of dovetail just for completeness. Cutting beautiful through and half blind dovetails is fast and easy with our new and improved dovetail jig. If you just want a quick revi. The grain on this type of joint is completely hidden on both sides.

None of your dovetailing ever shows. I ll take you slowly and thoroughly through the process of cutting a secret mitre dovetail full blind dovetail joint by hand. I ve done a number of dovetail tutorials but had ignored the full blind dovetail also known as the double lap primarily because i don t see a lot of use for it. The bookcases trunks tea.

It s the easiest of all. Full blind dovetail joints are frequently used for jewelry boxes and smaller cabinets where the joint will feature prominently. And the full blind dovetail. Accommodates stock up to 11 wide.

8mm diameter bits are 25 larger than typical 1 4 bits reduce chatter and fit all existing rockler dovetail jigs. Cutting beautiful through dovetails is fast and easy with rockler s new and improved dovetail jig. The weight and size of this jig will also ensure you keep a straight edge. It s all structural as if your joints were covered in moulding.

This is our best and most versatile dovetail jig. This makes a great strong joint suitable for display. For the last 30 months i ve been cutting a lot of full blind dovetails because the campaign style furniture i ve been building uses this joint a lot. Jig will cut half blind dovetailed joints from 1 2 to 1 1 8 thick and full through dovetails from 3 8 to 3 4 thick.

The porter cable 4216 dovetail jig is an excellent choice for woodworkers who need more precision.