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Step 5Making a Sliding Dovetail
Pic 16A-Layout the dovetail so that it tapers in both directions. An edge angle of 3 to 5 degrees usually works well.
B-Cut the dovetail out and then sand or plane the edges until they are straight and smooth.
C-Use the dovetail sides to guide the saw at the right angle to cut the dovetail groove.
D-Chisel out the groove and adjust the dovetail until it slides in and fits snugly.
Pic 17 shows the finished sliding dovetail.
Pic 18 and 19 show how a dovetail was used to create a leg joint on a work chair that tightens as more weight is put on it.
B-Cut the dovetail out and then sand or plane the edges until they are straight and smooth.
C-Use the dovetail sides to guide the saw at the right angle to cut the dovetail groove.
D-Chisel out the groove and adjust the dovetail until it slides in and fits snugly.
Pic 17 shows the finished sliding dovetail.
Pic 18 and 19 show how a dovetail was used to create a leg joint on a work chair that tightens as more weight is put on it.
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