Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 4:41 pm
mistystarz wrote:Can anyone please tell me what is the easiest way to make dove tail joints and
what tool is the best to use ? Or should I with my limited knowledge use some other type of joint to make a box?? I sure like the way dove tails look tho..
This is a little late and you have had excellent guidence. However you asked, "Or should I with my limited knowledge use some other type of joint to make a box??" So Thought I'd offer up some different joints that will work for box construction.
First there's the BOX JOINT. This is a strong joint that interlocks somewhat like dovetails.
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There is the plain butt joint that can be reinforced with screws and/or dowels/pegs. (No picture)
There is a rabit joint that also can be reinforced with screws, dowels, splines nails or staples. Both the drawer box and drawer have rabet joints:
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There is a single or double dado joint.
Single - If you think of this joint without the false drawer front - you would have a good box joint!
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Double dado -
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