Through dovetail
The Through dovetail: how it is made, how strong it is and where it is used.
- Strength
- high
- Difficulty
- advanced
- How it works
- Interlocking tails and pins that show on both faces. Mechanically locks in one direction; the traditional box and drawer corner.
- Typical uses
- Boxes, drawer backs, carcases
- Tools
- dovetail saw, chisels, marking gauge