Chisels out, saws ready, it’s dovetail time. In this Beginner Dovetail Challenge, we take the boys into the shop to learn one of woodworking’s most classic and rewarding joints: the hand-cut dovetail.

In this video, Jonathan shares his first experience hand cutting dovetails, experimenting with both a jig and freehand methods. He showcases the Katz-Moses Dovetail jig and provides a full tutorial ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The dovetail is woodworking’s signature joint, and it’s the gold standard for ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? With a bit of patience and the right tools you can carve dovetail joints by hand, ...