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 ...

Dovetail joints on a piece of furniture are one of those features that make it say “master carpenter” rather than “IKEA”. Traditional hand-made dovetails require accurate measurements and even more ...

Dovetail joints are, in my opinion, the prettiest of joinery techniques. They provide incredibly strong joints that, if done correctly, don't even need glue to hold them together. However, they also ...