Thanks David for these videos. I'm hooked into getting my dovetailed skill up to scratch. There are so many aspects to get right I am on practice piece number 20 and getting better. I've made every mistake possible so far including cutting the angle cuts the wrong way, cutting the pins off, getting faces back to front, bruised base lines, you name it I've done it. For cheap practice material I am using 12mm plywood. Wish me luck. the video presentation is super. I have own channel for chalkboard artwork, 6000 followers.
Hi John, you're going about it the right way with plenty of practice and learning by your mistakes. I'll take a look at your channel. good luck, David.
One suggestion I have it to simply wrap the tape all around the board instead of fiddling around with trimming it four times. I also noticed he seems to be using small round tabs of masking tape as _face_ identifiers.
As a woodworker who is dabbling in more advanced joinery now that I'm retired, this is an excellent adaptation. Thanks. Also, I've watched several of your videos and have now subscribed to your channel. Many great suggestions and very nice work!
What material do you use for your "protective" board/mat to keep from mutilating your work bench top? Yours seems to be relatively stable when using. I try to use a piece of plywood but it seems to slide around all the time.
Thank you for your well done and interesting videos! I have not tried the blue tape method, but seems interesting. It seems as though it would work better on the Pin Board, to remove the tape from the waste area and leave it on the pens, so as to make a "knife wall" of sorts that would cause you to err on cutting away waste wood rather than from the pin itself. Just my $0.02
Hi Dean, I have shown the tape being removed from the waste and you're right it does allow you to cut up against the tape which is on the pins. All the best, David.
I know he said to either leave *or* cut out the blue bits, so I tried cutting them out on the tail board but the resulting size was a little off. I think it happened because I forgot my reading glasses. I can't find them now. Oh wait, they're propped up on my forehead, for crying out loud! I'm going to like woodworking.
Still the very besy dovetailing videos. Maestro!
"for Christ sake put you're glasses on" hahah love it
Yes that was a slip of the tongue, but I don't seem to have upset anyone so far!
Why care? It was bloody funny!
You have got to be the most precise wood master alive. I always enjoy your videos.
Great tips. Thank you David😊
Fabulous tutorial, especially for a newbie like me. Much appreciated. Many thanks.
Thank you for the awesome tip. This will help my tired old eyes. I'm going to be using this technique from now on.
"For Christ sake put you glasses on" that's gold, laughed my head off.
Thanks David for these videos. I'm hooked into getting my dovetailed skill up to scratch. There are so many aspects to get right I am on practice piece number 20 and getting better. I've made every mistake possible so far including cutting the angle cuts the wrong way, cutting the pins off, getting faces back to front, bruised base lines, you name it I've done it. For cheap practice material I am using 12mm plywood. Wish me luck. the video presentation is super. I have own channel for chalkboard artwork, 6000 followers.
Hi John, you're going about it the right way with plenty of practice and learning by your mistakes. I'll take a look at your channel. good luck, David.
One suggestion I have it to simply wrap the tape all around the board instead of fiddling around with trimming it four times. I also noticed he seems to be using small round tabs of masking tape as _face_ identifiers.
Lol. The first 2 tips got me. My lighting sucks and I never wear my glasses
As a woodworker who is dabbling in more advanced joinery now that I'm retired, this is an excellent adaptation. Thanks. Also, I've watched several of your videos and have now subscribed to your channel. Many great suggestions and very nice work!
Hi Steven, that's great I'm glad the videos are useful to you. All the best, David.
Awesome Tip, David!
Thanks!
What material do you use for your "protective" board/mat to keep from mutilating your work bench top? Yours seems to be relatively stable when using. I try to use a piece of plywood but it seems to slide around all the time.
Looks like a self healing cutting mat, as used by people who cut material when doing sewing - available in craft shops.
Always great videos... Looking forward to more in the future. I like the marking knife any suggestions on where I may find one? Thanks
It's a Swann Morton heavy duty craft knife with a 001 blade. All the best, David
And blind woodworkers can use the tape like braille to feel the cut lines ……Brilliant!!
Always good videos (technically) and wonderful tips
Thank you, I'm working on my acting!!
Another superb video. Thanks for making this.
No problem!
Thank you for your well done and interesting videos! I have not tried the blue tape method, but seems interesting. It seems as though it would work better on the Pin Board, to remove the tape from the waste area and leave it on the pens, so as to make a "knife wall" of sorts that would cause you to err on cutting away waste wood rather than from the pin itself. Just my $0.02
Hi Dean, I have shown the tape being removed from the waste and you're right it does allow you to cut up against the tape which is on the pins. All the best, David.
Thanks David. I guess I misunderstood the video, sorry. Your videos area a pleasure to view. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Where do you conduct your woodworking lessons?
I'm having a break from teaching at the moment but may well start again next year from my workshop in Southampton. All the best, David.
That is brilliant. Thanks
Excellent. That's a great help.
No problem!
I know he said to either leave *or* cut out the blue bits, so I tried cutting them out on the tail board but the resulting size was a little off. I think it happened because I forgot my reading glasses. I can't find them now. Oh wait, they're propped up on my forehead, for crying out loud! I'm going to like woodworking.
Brilliant yes,but just another item to purchase, and 100% of it goes straight in the bin.Any other ideas david?
The amount of blue tape used for one dovetail joint could not amount to more then a penny. Money well spent
Yes Sir, blue tape ordered
The blue tape tends to be better quality than the white for other uses as well. All the best, David.
genius!
Thank you, this is a old technique but well worth repeating.
Nice!!
Thanks you!
Do you recommend any tape
Blue masking tape is best, the best quality you can find. It's also great for closing well fitted pieces when stretched. All the best, David.
Sounds fiddly
and if everything still fails, get a router jig for unmatched repeated accuracy!
Of course! Hand cut dovetails are not for everyone. All the best, David.