Dovetail jig basics: with a router and a dovetail jig, it's surprisingly easy to cut craftsman-quality dovetails. The hardest part may be deciding which type of jig to buy

Article Abstract:

Dovetail cuts are used to join pieces of wood. The cuts are either through dovetails, in which the ends of the boards are visible, or half-blind dovetails that do not show both boards. Jigs and routers are used to create the cuts efficiently and cleanly. A combination jig is also described.

Woodworking machinery

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Mastering mortises: no mortising machine? Forget the drill press - use a plunge router for perfect mortises

Article Abstract:

The use of a plunge router in place of a mortising machine is an alternative that requires several considerations. Testing the layout, setup and positioning on a scrap piece of wood is recommended to make sure that the final product will have the appearance desired.

Routing-machines, Routers (Woodworking)

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Cutting accurate half-blind dovetails

Article Abstract:

Tips for cutting half-blind dovetail joints with a router and a template are described. Test cuts to verify the settings of the router and template are recommended before cutting the actual wood for the finished product.

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