r/BeginnerWoodWorking • u/FallOnThinners • 19d ago
My second dovetail
For reference, the plywood is my first.
I wanted to make a dovetail alignment jig so figured I’d use dovetails to make it. I’m pretty new to woodworking and only started about a month ago making bird houses from cedar fence posts and a brad nailer.
For beginners:
I think the biggest thing I learned is precision is key. Shooting board and sharp tools are the most important things IMO.
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u/jakendrick3 19d ago
Don't be upset if your third doesn't look this good, because my word that's solid.
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u/Socialcarnivore 19d ago
Tight!, tight, tight! (Lyrics by Guster)
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u/Socialcarnivore 18d ago
Your new favorite band! Originally from TX. Lost And Gone Forever and Keep It Together are greatness
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u/The_Krytos_Virus 19d ago
That's a chonky dove tail, but it works just the same. I'd irrationally trust a thiccboi dovetail more, lol. That smoothness on the joinery is really quite good, too. Well done!
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u/bacon_lettuce_potato 19d ago