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RE: Handcut DT ? - Sierramtns - 02-18-2017 I deliberately cut my dovetail asymmetrically (differing spacing) if they are on a drawer front (half blinds). I space the dovetails closer together near the top and bottom of the drawer, and further apart nearer the center. Two reasons for this: 1 - corners likely to have greater stress, and 2 - I like the look. I also usually cut an odd number (3,5,7) dovetails on each corner for the aesthetics of symmetry above/below the center of drawer height. There is no standard that I know of for this, but this is what I was taught at woodworking school. College of the Redwoods Fine Woodworking School. RE: Handcut DT ? - Steve N - 02-18-2017 I am not a fan of contemporary furniture, but that is pretty bad azz Derek. I like...... RE: Handcut DT ? - Derek Cohen - 02-18-2017 Thanks Steve. Regards from Perth Derek RE: Handcut DT ? - YSU65 - 02-19-2017 I was redoing some Shaker style built in cupboards with drawers, wanted to use DT's for them. I had never done any before, no bench but did have saw horses. I practiced on scrap wood using a pull saw from Lowe's. The ones in the back are widely spaced, more even in the front. I have a cover board in front to help alignment, ie, not half blind. Are these "Derek Quality"? Not at all, but not bad for a rookie. After 14 years of daily use, no problems. I found that even bad DT's are really strong. Good luck.. RE: Handcut DT ? - honda - 02-19-2017 (02-18-2017, 06:58 PM)Aram Wrote: I haven't, but there's a detailed article in PWW #203, April 2013, starting on page 32. Aram, Thanks a bunch, I reviewed and it looks like a very helpful article. honda ![]() RE: Handcut DT ? - rwe2156 - 02-20-2017 For drawers, I eyeball them. For a carcase I shoot for symmetry. |