Dovetail Caddy Episode 2
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 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.
Cup? Twist? Bow? These are things that happen to boards when they dry. There is nothing wrong with boards that have these traits but it is necessary to get rid of them before you start working them into projects.
In this final episode Paul shows some the final missing techniques that will enable you to make the third box with a fitted lid. He also shows a method for cutting the more delicate looking features of the dovetails on this box.
In this episode Paul shows how to make the small indent that allows the thumb to open the lid. He also shows how to create a decorative feature around the upper edge of the box.
In this episode Paul shows how to fit the lid onto the second box. After fitting it by making a rebate on the lid Paul shows how to do a raised panel effect on the top to give it a ‘lighter’ look.
In this episode Paul shows how to run the groove to receive the lid. Paul shows how to make the groove with a traditional plough plane but also how to make and use a ‘poor man’s router’. This makes it more accessible to those working from a minimalist tool list.
In this episode the instruction builds on the skill gained in making the chisel tray to make this more complicated box with a sliding lid. The dovetails on one side are a bit more complicated because they have to accommodate the sliding lid.
In the third episode of this dovetail series Paul finishes the simple chisel tray. Watch it carefully. This episode shows quite simple steps but it contains some great, and quite complicated, planing techniques. Enjoy!