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thanks, I try and design to my skill levels. I just ensured that the stock was accurately planed to the same dimension and it went together relatively easily. Would love to have the skill level to have cut dovetails but don't
PS watched a few of the Ishitani YouTube videos since you posted the link, not sure if it inspires me to go into the workshop or sell all my tools! amazing level of skills
pryally-
Dovetails are just a question of practice, as are most forms if carpentry, you can practice on offcuts, that's how I learnt to cut them.
There is a guy on YouTube called Dorian Bracht who does very detailed videos of him cutting increasingly complex joints
I can't find the straight dovetail one but this is interesting and uses the same basic principles.
As far as ishitani goes he not only has had a lot of practice but is a talented bastard.
Bobbo
@swmlon
I'm near Ruislip. Realistically I won't be in the workshop for the next 3 weeks but if you're happy to wait I can do it.
@pryally
You nearly fooled me! Was about to comment on the neatness of your box joints and ask why you didn't dovetail then I saw what you did. Very neat and efficient method of construction not seen it done like that before and given the thickness of the stock it should be nice and stable.