Dovetails By Hand - Chiseling Tips & Tricks

Dovetails By Hand - Chiseling Tips & Tricks. In this video Rob Cosman shows you how the correct chiselingtechniques to cut dovetails by hand. This video is a companion to our through dovetails video which shows you step-by-step how to cut dovetails by hand. Join Rob as he teaches you all of his tips and tricks for chiseling perfect through dovetails.
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[davidtaylor]

I went to a community college, which I won’t name, to study woodworking. On day five, I was told to buy a set of chisels and construct a tiny box with dovetails. That was my instruction, period. I left a week later. I’d love to return with what you’ve taught me in this video. I knew what a chisel was and bought them at Home Depot. Now, I use them as screwdrivers. Thank you.

[dkbuilds]

This is an essential video for any new hand dovetailer to watch. This is the clearest explanation of these concepts I've seen compiled in one place before. Great video!!

[chinthakawickramasinghe]

Watching three years after. I am obsessed with Dovetailing

[chinthakawickramasinghe]

Tips and tricks are praiseworthy. I am new to woodworking, but my father was a carpenter. Language teacher by profession I am inspired by your videos. I hav done several boxes with dovetailed; am obsessed with the art of dovetailing. Have a pistol grip dovetail saw of my father and recently sharpened, . Though does not give me the plump cuts I strive for perfection. Thanks

[jeffbourne]

This is.a MUST SEE video for everyone wishing to learn how to use a chisel properly in order to cut highly accurate dovetails. The simple clear explanations backed up by great close up camera shots illustrate so many important features and tips (rarely found in books or discussed elsewhere). Thanks so much for your guidance - I have learnt so much!!!

[johnbuck]

Excellent video. One of the best i have seen for explaining techniques and the fineness required to have the end result looking good! Thank you

[WillEyedOney]

I've been binge watching these videos since I started chemotherapy. Once I get some strength back I am going to have a go at making a bench. Thanks for giving me something to watch Rob. :)

[felipehuibonhoa]

Rob, you remind me of the professor that everyone is lining up to register to get into your class. Thank you for another great video.

[stufarnham]

Excellent video, Rob. I tied fancy fishing flies for Atlantic salmon and steelehead flies for years. When my close friend and tying partner died prematurely I lost my desire to do it. Tying those flies was intricate and demanding work, and taught me some thigs that serve me well as I learn to work wood by hand. The first thing is that each piece of material is unique and you can;t fight it. You have to learn to work with the material. The second lesson was to be patient. There’s no need to rush, and undue haste makes for bad results. The third and perhaps most important lesson was that the joy is in the process. The result, though the goal, is secondary to the joy of the work to get there. Stu.

[nestorze]

Possibly, outside of tool sharpening tips, thus far, this came to be the single most important woodworking advise I have ever got. Thank you Rob.

[woodfather]

I cut my first dovetail a couple of weeks back - I must admit it wasn't so beautiful, but it showed me that they aren't impossible, just something that you need to practice over and over.
I now practice a dovetail joint each day, and am starting to see results. Thanks for this content, it really does help in a massive way, much appreciated!

[johnlofts]

Rob this is some of the best, most detailed instruction I've ever seen on the internet. We're all in your debt. thank you.

[SarcastSempervirens]

This channel and these videos were the last drop that made me decide to start pursuing woodworking for a living. I've played around with all of this here and there since childhood, when I practically lived in a garage with my grandpa who taught me a ton of stuff, but never really gone into it for real. Now, at 38, and trying to figure out what that one thing would be I can see myself doing for the rest of my life - this is it. And here I've learned more than I knew I could. Thank you for that.

Also, since I work in marketing, this is an excellent and honest setup - giving people knowledge, and doing it right, showing them the tools, you're doing it how it should be done, and that's why I'll make sure to use you webshop to find my tools.

[r.parker]

Rob, thank you. There are several hand tool channels I watch, but I appreciate yours the most for making it actually accessible. As much as I appreciate guys who have decades of experience being able to do things completely "old school, " I am incredibly grateful that you are not so precious about the old ways that you won't develop novel approaches. You've got a great blend of old-school skills and new-school views that really make this doable.

[rollingstone]

Soooo many great and subtle tips, Rob! I hope to have my dovetails look as gorgeous as yours some day 🤗

[markbarrington]

Enjoying your new format of great detail. Always better to assume everyone knows nothing before going into great detail. That way all can learn a thing or 12. Thank you for your time teaching us all.

[danielleblanc]

Hey Rob I just wanted to tell you I love all the videos and I love all that you do for us vets! I did wanna say that I love the level of depth with this video and I love how you always include the body mechanics how crucial it is to have good basic skills! Thanks for all you do brother!

[MrGunner]

GREAT REMINDER to make your first socket floor cuts at the pin corners and leaving any remainder in the middle! Some might ask - why not just use a wider chisel? For me, I just prefer my1/2" chisel for chopping sockets. It also occurs to me that using a narrow enough chisel that allows for a full chisel-width cut at the corners prevents that scenario you warmed about (chisel twisting away from scribe line where unsupported). GREAT video Rob!

[ottomaselli]

Thank you for this priceless información that for sure will take our woodwork to the next level¡¡¡ greetings.

[locutusofborg]

Thanks, Rob. Just did some dove tails in soft wood two days ago and the chiseling was a mess. Today I prepared a 17° chisel, lots of work grinding by hand but this is so much better!
Great lesson once again!
Greetings from Vienna