Comments on: How To Hand Cut Precision Dovetails: The Tails (Part 2 of 2) http://woodtreks.com/how-to-hand-cut-precision-dovetails-the-tails-part-2-of-2/77/ Keith Cruickshank's Video Blog For Wood Craft & Wood Art Enthusiasts Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:34:04 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Mike Matkin http://woodtreks.com/how-to-hand-cut-precision-dovetails-the-tails-part-2-of-2/77/comment-page-1/#comment-1916 Mike Matkin Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:34:04 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/?p=77#comment-1916 Great video - It took me back to my school days and making dovetails for the first time. I was wondering if it is OK to use a metal hammer with chisels. I was always taught to use a woden mallet? <em>Keith's Note: In a pinch you can use a metal hammer, but the face of the hammer is usually too small for easy use, and if your chisel handles are wood, you will likely damage/splinter the the handle wood. It would be best to locate a proper mallet if you can</em>. Great video – It took me back to my school days and making dovetails for the first time. I was wondering if it is OK to use a metal hammer with chisels. I was always taught to use a woden mallet?

Keith’s Note: In a pinch you can use a metal hammer, but the face of the hammer is usually too small for easy use, and if your chisel handles are wood, you will likely damage/splinter the the handle wood. It would be best to locate a proper mallet if you can.

]]> By: Rick Gesualdo http://woodtreks.com/how-to-hand-cut-precision-dovetails-the-tails-part-2-of-2/77/comment-page-1/#comment-1900 Rick Gesualdo Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:10:25 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/?p=77#comment-1900 Excellent videos - Part I & II Dovetailing. I will give (Craig's) method a try this weekend. Thanks Excellent videos – Part I & II Dovetailing. I will give (Craig’s) method a try this weekend.

Thanks

]]> By: Bill Harbison http://woodtreks.com/how-to-hand-cut-precision-dovetails-the-tails-part-2-of-2/77/comment-page-1/#comment-1896 Bill Harbison Thu, 27 May 2010 00:37:19 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/?p=77#comment-1896 I enjoyed the hand cut dovetail video. I enjoyed the hand cut dovetail video.

]]> By: Randy http://woodtreks.com/how-to-hand-cut-precision-dovetails-the-tails-part-2-of-2/77/comment-page-1/#comment-1877 Randy Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:17:49 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/?p=77#comment-1877 Wow! That was my impression when I finished my first dovetails and the pieces fit together nice and snug. I figured that it would take quite a bit of practice before I could make my joints fit the way Craig's fit together. This was an excellent video. Very well filmed. I enjoyed all of Craig's videos. The videos show how he has a connection with the wood and the tools he uses. It is what I am trying to achieve. Thanks Keith. Your videos are an inspiration in making this hobby I am learning more enjoyable. Wow! That was my impression when I finished my first dovetails and the pieces fit together nice and snug. I figured that it would take quite a bit of practice before I could make my joints fit the way Craig’s fit together. This was an excellent video. Very well filmed.

I enjoyed all of Craig’s videos. The videos show how he has a connection with the wood and the tools he uses. It is what I am trying to achieve.

Thanks Keith. Your videos are an inspiration in making this hobby I am learning more enjoyable.

]]> By: Stephen Edwards http://woodtreks.com/how-to-hand-cut-precision-dovetails-the-tails-part-2-of-2/77/comment-page-1/#comment-1850 Stephen Edwards Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:16:05 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/?p=77#comment-1850 This a very helpful video series for making hand cut dovetails. Thanks for sharing. This is by far the best video that I've seen dealing with this topic. This a very helpful video series for making hand cut dovetails. Thanks for sharing. This is by far the best video that I’ve seen dealing with this topic.

]]> By: Oneil Long http://woodtreks.com/how-to-hand-cut-precision-dovetails-the-tails-part-2-of-2/77/comment-page-1/#comment-1848 Oneil Long Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:41:50 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/?p=77#comment-1848 Great video, I am not as fearful of dovetails now. Thanks a lot. Great video, I am not as fearful of dovetails now. Thanks a lot.

]]> By: George Lerose http://woodtreks.com/how-to-hand-cut-precision-dovetails-the-tails-part-2-of-2/77/comment-page-1/#comment-1826 George Lerose Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:06:54 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/?p=77#comment-1826 Good Demo. Very helpful and clear. Good Demo. Very helpful and clear.

]]> By: Charles Creagh http://woodtreks.com/how-to-hand-cut-precision-dovetails-the-tails-part-2-of-2/77/comment-page-1/#comment-1823 Charles Creagh Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:14:46 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/?p=77#comment-1823 I can't seem to get any of your videos. What am I doing wrong? <em>Keith's Note: Please refer to my troubleshooting page at: http://woodtreks.com/issues/60/ - I hope this helps. </em> I can’t seem to get any of your videos. What am I doing wrong?

Keith’s Note: Please refer to my troubleshooting page at: http://woodtreks.com/issues/60/ – I hope this helps.

]]> By: Tom Saunders http://woodtreks.com/how-to-hand-cut-precision-dovetails-the-tails-part-2-of-2/77/comment-page-1/#comment-1817 Tom Saunders Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:57:26 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/?p=77#comment-1817 Very good demo. As a first time hand cutter of dovetails, the video is a great help. The advise of undercutting is great. I think my joints will improve. Very good demo. As a first time hand cutter of dovetails, the video is a great help. The advise of undercutting is great. I think my joints will improve.

]]> By: Thomas Balsa http://woodtreks.com/how-to-hand-cut-precision-dovetails-the-tails-part-2-of-2/77/comment-page-1/#comment-1804 Thomas Balsa Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:14:41 +0000 http://woodtreks.com/?p=77#comment-1804 My first visit to WoodTreks. I shall return. A wonderful production. Enjoyed a couple of videos. Thank you. TfB My first visit to WoodTreks. I shall return.

A wonderful production. Enjoyed a couple of videos. Thank you.

TfB

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