Split Roubo Workbench #8: Dovetails and the front laminate

All the ways to do dovetails, and I hadn’t seen that approach before. That’s an interesting way to go about it, and the result speaks for itself.

-- Brian Timmons - http://www.BigTWoodworks.com

Thanks Brian. Like I said it is not my technique and it is fairly straight forward. The key is that it is not hard to fine tune the pins to a depth of a 1/4”. Once the tails fit, then route away with a pattern bit. You do, of course, have to square off the corners with a chisel.

This is another benefit of TWW guild. I don’t know how to do this stuff!

-- "It's only wood. Use it." - Smitty || Instagram - nobodhi_here

Scott, it really looks nice. You are doing some mighty fine work on this bench. You should be proud, because it looks awesome.

Thank ye Shane. Have you had a chance to use that DT saw yet? I hope you like it.

-- "It's only wood. Use it." - Smitty || Instagram - nobodhi_here

I think this same approach was done in Fine woodworking magazine and it looks like a great, and time saving way to attempt some dovetails! And no one can say no to your results!!!!

-- -Joshuah

Not yet, i am working on a bed…no DTs. But i did cut on a few boards, just to cut on something : ). If i made a DT as fine as the one on your bench, i would probably break my arm….patting myself on the back. Keep up the good work.

Shane that’s hilarious.

Scot they look fantastic. Is the pattern bit you are using just a straight bit with the bearing at the collet end? So if I’m understanding this method correctly, after you’ve got the first 1/4” fitting well, you plunge down hogging out the waste until you’re at full depth and then run the pattern bit around the edges so the bearing runs on the first 1/4”. Then you chisel out the corners. Is that correct? Sorry for being dense, but the results are great so I want to make sure I know the process.

-- Andy - Old Chinese proverb says: "If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it."

Brit, for the most part that is correct. The bit is a top bearing or pattern bit – the bearing is next to the collet. Once the the first 1/4” fits then set the depth to final depth. The route into the stock. So, i didn’t plunge depthwise. I did a little at a time in small clockwise motions. All the while, the bearing keeps you flush and square.

-- "It's only wood. Use it." - Smitty || Instagram - nobodhi_here

Got it. Thanks.

-- Andy - Old Chinese proverb says: "If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it."

Scotty, they look fantastic! I’m confused about the technique, though. I’m not as quick as Andy.

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

Class, true class. You got skills.

Thanks for the DT technique,
Steve

-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Nicely done Scott. Beautiful work.

-- ~Tony

Thanks gentlemen, but this is more about the technique than my skill. I take a picture of my last hand cut dovetails to prove it. :^)

I attribute the results to:

The article in in Augusts Pop Wood. I tried to get a direct link but you have to buy it. – ””how to make condor tails””:http://www.popularwoodworking.com/articleindex/how-to-make-condor-tails

TWW Guild. I was able to follow along the videos step buy step. One day I hope to make furnitiure by the seat of my pants but not now.

I am not trying to sell anything but I could not accomplish this one my one.

-- "It's only wood. Use it." - Smitty || Instagram - nobodhi_here

You have taught me a lesson or two today as well. Nicely done.

-- Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." http://chiselandforge.com

Nice.It looks like it may be a lil less than 10 months.

Whats your buddies name-skele?Ever piss you off havin someone watchin your every move…...lol

-- I don't drive a Prius.