For through dovetails like these, that depth is equal to the boards thickness. The post How to Hand Cut Dovetail Joints appeared first on Family Handyman.

Dovetail joints are the most beautiful woodworking joints, but they’re also notoriously difficult to get right. So we picked the brain of a pro woodworker.

If you're planning on using dovetail joints often, a dovetail jig—used in conjunction with a router— is a great addition to any workshop.

Dovetail joints are immensely strong and can be used decoratively or may be hidden. Cutting them has always been the mark of a skilled carpenter, but with a good dovetail jig anyone can produce acc… ...

Dovetail joints are immensely strong and can be used decoratively or may be hidden. Cutting them has always been the mark of a skilled carpenter, but with a good dovetail jig anyone can produce acc… ...

Dovetail joints are immensely strong and can be used decoratively or may be hidden. Cutting them has always been the mark of a skilled carpenter, but with a good dovetail jig anyone can produce acc… ...

Pattern dovetail joints are perfect every time with your router and a spacer fence. Bob and Rick show you how to make the complex liner joint and great corner joints.

Dovetail joints are immensely strong and can be used decoratively or may be hidden. Cutting them has always been the mark of a skilled carpenter, but with a good dovetail jig anyone can produce acc… ...

They use the router mitre gauge to do dovetail joinery for leg fastening in part 2. The secret of squaring the table leg system and molding the tabletop edge is invaluable router tips. 607.