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My wife was giving some recipes to some of her teacher colleagues and I decided to build a box for them in school colors. I posted this project more as an official line in the sand than anything else. THIS WILL BE THE LAST DOVETAILS I EVER CUT ON MY ROCKLER JIG! I am going to learn to hand cut them from now on. I just don't make that many dovetails that jig will speed it up. Granted I made 5 of these so the production time total was probably faster, but the number of test cuts and set up time on this made me not enjoy this project. I had more fun scrolling out the alligators than anything else.

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Good job on the box. Iam sure the teachers will love em.
 

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Good looking lttle box, I gave up on dovetail jigs after a very short while. I find cutting them by hand to be more rewarding, Unfortunatly I'm still learning and practicing in order to master the beautiful joint that it is. Good work.
 

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Very nice box. Good job on the alligator. It adds an interesting touch to the piece.

That is a nice looking candle centerpiece in the background as well. I assume we will see it posted shortly.
 

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Don't give up on the dovetails, just find a different jig. I personally like the Woodline system. Several templates to choose from. Check out my little tool cabinet. I made it with ease using that jig. But, anyway. Nice little alligator boxes. (I'm a box nut) I like box joints that are rounded over. But the hand cut dovetails are a test of skill and patience. Good luck with them. If you have time, hand cut one corner a day until you master the technique. Good Job.
 

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Good looking box. I agree with Bradford - try a different jib - I have the Keller Dovetail jig and once you get it set up once, that's it. You just cut dovetails with it from then on and they come out perfect - no fuss involved.
 

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Nice box Shannon, I am sure whatever dovetail system you use the boxes will come out looking reaaaaal goood.
 

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Good job on the boxes. I want to master hand cutting dovetails, too.
 

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Beautiful box- There is no such thing as a simple box!
 
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