How to Make Dovetail Joints?

Mark the tail board and pin board square and true

Set the dovetail angle on a marking gauge or dovetail marker

Lay out the tails on the end grain of the tail board

Saw down the tail lines to the baseline

Remove the waste between the tails

Transfer the tail layout to the pin board

Mark the pin board waste areas

Saw down the pin lines to the baseline

Remove the waste between the pins

Test the fit of the joint

Pare tight spots with a chisel

Assemble the joint with glue if needed

Clamp the joint until set

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