Dovetail Caddy Episode 5
This is the final episode of this mini-series. In this episode Paul shows how to shape the sides. This gives the box a more refined look. Paul also shows how to finish the project with a simple shellac finish.
This is the final episode of this mini-series. In this episode Paul shows how to shape the sides. This gives the box a more refined look. Paul also shows how to finish the project with a simple shellac finish.
In this episode Paul glues the dovetailed corners of the box and then, using a plane, he rounds over the edges of the bottom. He then glues on this bottom piece.
In this episode Paul shows how to add the divider to make the caddy have two sections. He does this by creating a small housing dado to house a small divider.
In this Episode Paul shows how to cut the single dovetails on the front of this caddy. He also shows how to finish off the double dovetail he began in the first episode.
In this project you will learn how to make two different types of dovetail, the single dovetail and the double dovetail. You may want a few of them around to contain sandpaper, nails etc. That way you can get a lot of practice dovetailing before we get onto bigger projects.
In this episode Paul will show how to make the double dovetail for the back corners of the caddy detailing each and every step. In cutting these dovetails Paul will show a technique for using a backing piece to keep the cuts perfectly square.