The Complete Dovetail: Handmade Furniture's Signature Joint - Softcover

Ian J. Kirby

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0964399997 ISBN 13: 9780964399990

Publisher: Cambium Pr, 1999

Synopsis

The dovetail joint, which woodworkers rely on for making boxes and drawers, is the hallmark of fine craftsmanship. This unique and comprehensive handbook unlocks the intricacies of the classic joint. Woodworkers will learn exactly how to design and lay out all forms of the dovetail, and how to saw and chisel the mating parts for a perfect fit. With detailed explanations at every step and a refreshingly contemporary approach, master craftsman Ian Kirby shows how to achieve superb results with traditional hand tools as well as modern router jigs. Variations include the through, single-lap and double-lap dovetail; the secret miter dovetail; dovetail housings; and rail-to-leg dovetails. Every serious woodworker will need to own this essential reference.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The woodworker's comprehensive guide to designing and making all forms of the dovetail joint, by hand and with machines.

About the Author:

Ian Kirby, who was trained in the British arts-and-crafts tradition, is a designer, furniture maker, and writer. He is the author of The Accurate Router, The Accurate Tablesaw, and Sharpening with Waterstones. He lives in Connecticut.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambium Pr
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0964399997
• ISBN 13: 9780964399990
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144