popularmechanics.co.za MAY / JUNE 2022 85STEP 13: It’s time to pat yourself on the back for a job well done! We suggest that
you make a few more through-dovetail practice joints, aiming to improve the fit every
time. As you become more at one with your hand-cut dovetail joints, why not attempt
a lapped (half-blind) set of dovetails? (It’s helpful to keep all of your practice joints, and
hang them up in your workshop. It’s a great way to gauge your progress.)IN THE
NEXT ISSUE:
We make a classic cutlery and
condiment tray, using the through-
dovetail joinery techniques learnt
in this issue’s article.Rare Woods South Africa is the place to seek out the
best-quality wood species for your woodworking
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the Cape Town office on 021 535 2004, or the Knysna
team on 044 382 6575.BUY YOUR
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SOUTH AFRICASTEP 12: Once the joint is fitting perfectly,
glue the two components together. The two
boards must sit at exactly 90° to each other.
When the assembly is cured, a couple of very
fine passes with a smoothing plane is all the
joint should require.A COUPLE
OF VERY FINE
PASSES WITH A
SMOOTHING PLANE
IS ALL THE JOINT
SHOULD REQUIRE.
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