The Complete Dovetail: Handmade Furniture's Signature Joint
- ISBN-10
- 0941936678
- ISBN-13
- 9780941936675
- Category
- Crafts & Hobbies / Woodwork
- Pages
- 151
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Linden Pub.
- Author
- Ian J. Kirby
Description
The dovetail joint, which woodworkers rely on for making boxes and drawers, is the hallmark of fine craftsmanship. This unique and comprehensive handbook unlocks the intricacies of the classic joint. Woodworkers will learn exactly how to design and lay out all forms of the dovetail, and how to saw and chisel the mating parts for a perfect fit. With detailed explanations at every step and a refreshingly contemporary approach, master craftsman Ian Kirby shows how to achieve superb results with traditional hand tools as well as modern router jigs. Variations include the through, single-lap and double-lap dovetail; the secret miter dovetail; dovetail housings; and rail-to-leg dovetails. Every serious woodworker will need to own this essential reference.
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