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Thanks for the tip!
I've since watched a few videos and realise the importance of accurate marking and correct angles. I sort of jumped in blind with a plastic ruler and pencil!
Have just ordered a few bits of cheaper pine to make a toolbox for my growing collection of hand tools so will plan that out a bit better!
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That's a fantastic first attempt at dovetails!
Dovetails joints are a question of practice and getting good at them will stand you in good stead for all sorts of more complex joinery. Rob Cosman is probably the best YouTube resource for refining your technique especially this video
https://youtu.be/vM4lRyX0pHk
But the best advice I can give is find a technique that works for you and practice it as much as you can. Even if you are only using cheap softwood.