Joint Venture Ep. 3: Full blind dovetails (Western / Japanese Joinery)

Wood: Hard Maple

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Veritas Dovetail Marker, Dovetail Ratio 1:6 // Veritas Zinkenwinkel, Neigung 1:6:

Starrett Combination Square, 4-Piece Set, Satinated Surface // Starrett Kombiwinkel, 4-teilig, satinierte Oberfläche:

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[CODmrg]

A truly beautiful and humble joint! No one will ever know the care and craft that went into it; it shows respect for the wood and the craft itself.

[andypughtube]

There is one of these in the corner of the stair string at the landing in my parents' very old house. In a 12" x 2" bit of oak.
I put it there, and only I know that it is there. Until someone else needs to replace the stairs in _another_ 500 years. (The house was built in 1450-ish)
It was made more fun by the fact that the walls it fis against are not at 90 degrees and the joint is not perpendicular to the strings.
(But, also, it took me most of a week, not 10 minutes and 36 seconds)

[kevinaustin]

The whole point of the joint is to make a very strong joint that is aesthetically pleasing, i love the look of dovetail joints but not everyone today or back then did, hence the hidden dovetail joint. You sir are an artist watching you work is an education and a joy. Have a great day.

[KellyRoberts-GrumpyMiner]

All the strength of a dovetail with a nice clean finished look, nicely done!

[artconnolly]

this is AMAZING I love your videos. after watching your chisel work. I attempted two butterflys in a Crack I had on a table. I took my time and they came out flawless. woodworking is so rewarding.

[lovehike]

A labour of love and true talent you have! Your skill is envied by the negative armchair carpenters that will never get it. May they all find their true passions someday; in order to feel half of the pleasure and pride you do. Working at something simply for its beautiful creation and the joy experienced in the "process"...is what ART is all about. Wonderful job!

[chappiedatass]

lots of people here saying "but No one will know what you did" but that's really against Japanese philosophy anyways. be humble, be hard-working, do things right. This is a fantastic example of what the Japanese philosophy will do, beautiful design with strength hidden and not flaunted. what a beautiful piece of work!

[amandaworley]

The people watching your joinery videos and saying dowls or simple dovetail joint would work, completely baffle me. You show how to do it and how you can make wonderful things. I find solace in your videos, and it's only 7pm lol, most days I watch at 1am but I'm hooked on your skill.

[greghenderson]

Wonderful display of patience and respect for the process.

[MrPepakuracostumes]

I've been looking for a good video on how to make these secret/hidden dovetails for a while now. I found it. Great job! You've got yourself a new subscriber.

[rustygear]

It's always relaxing to see precision craft at work, and even more seeing those small shavings come one after another. Thanks for the share

[paulhopkins]

Stunning sir, I love the intense concentration to produce precision. I am obsessed with the art and people like you are very inspiring. Thank you.

[jakobwinkler]

Most, or perhaps all of us, don't have nearly the skill set Mr. Bracht has, me included. Just because we can use a keyboard with the help of spellcheck doesn't give us the right to critique or even suggest guidance. We ought to be grateful a Master Craftsman / Tischler Meister is willing to share his skill. A skill he acquired over many years compromised in short and concise videos. Never mind the 'wrong' camera angle as somebody eluded. You completely missed the bus. Wait for the next if there is one for you. Mr. Bracht, its an absolute treat to watch you work on a level most don't even come close. Please continue as is. Alles Gute und vielen Dank !!

[oc]

Wow! Beautiful, resilient, strong job. Amazing, congratulations on your skills, knowledge, experience and patience.

[Frednecksbored]

Excellent work as always. I always wonder who the people are who click the thumbs down button on something like this. Maybe they’re looking for a tutorial, which you’ve made clear this series is not intended to be. Although, I learn a lot from watching.

[SethsProject]

Was actually totally surprised how beautiful this turned out! Amazing job, hope to get there someday.

[VictorGarcia-jhzb]

Excelente estimado Dorian, todos tus trabajos son de excelente calidad y profecionalismo. felicidades. saludos desde México.

[MrStudzdog]

Beautiful joint, well done. Can't wait to see more of your videos

[Kikilang]

I was trying to imagine a hidden finger joint, so I had to come check your video. thanks, this helped.

[saadlaws]

These videos are awesome. Thanks for posting and please add more.