Hand Cut Dovetails with Frank Klausz

Frank Klausz shows his amazing method for speedy "pins first" hand cut dovetails with hand tools. Links to Frank's favorite tools (as seen in these 3 videos):

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[InformationIsTheEdge]

"Try it once, just for Frank." I love this guy!

[Mike_In_Idaho]

Frank Klausz making Dovetails on VHS from the library was my first introduction to woodworking as a young man. I was hooked from the moment I watched him cut those beautiful dovetails! I'm so glad to see him again. Time to go make a box ;) Thank you Mr. Klausz for being so amazing and sharing your talents and passion with others.

[markduykers]

I've been working wood as a hobby for over 30 years. It's been nearly 20 years, though, since I last cut dovetails. Then, I had good success after watching one of Frank's VHS tapes on the topic. Now, same thing: I struggled a bit with another method. I go back, sharpen my chisels and tried "pins first, just for Frank" and Viola! Thank you Frank Klausz!

[donniewillis]

That might be the most perfect way to cut dovetails I have EVER SEEN!! It's poetry in motion, and NO WASTED MOTION! NO MEASURING! IT'S WONDERFUL!!

[jelmo]

The “Master” of the dovetails, a title well earned and deserved! The tools are just an extension of his hands, arms and eyes, he makes the process so fluid and straightforward. Love the shop, the entrance is spectacular! Thank you Frank for sharing your time and talents so others might learn.

[InfoSec_Tori]

How can anyone not like this guy? Frank Klausz is that guy that everyone wishes was their dad or grandpa. Smart, no BS, funny, handy, and personable. Would love to meet the guy over a beer to talk shop.

[twoleftshoes]

Him not measuring had me sweating, jeez this guy is a beast! Beautiful work.

[rickcimino]

I taught his son in HS. Got to meet him. At that time I did not realize who he was other than that he had written articles for FWW magazine. I wish I could go back in time.

[emilyporter]

This whole video is just very warm and homey in aesthetic. It's like hungarian Mr Rogers is teaching me how to make dovetails

[BrownianMotionPicture]

This is the best method for me. I had previously spent an hour getting one corner jointed with another tails first method. There was a lot of marking and whilst it worked, I was intimidated by how long it was taking me. After watching this I went out and did a whole box in under an hour, and had a lot fun utilising this laid back approach.

[billcoley]

Wow look at those plum bobs. As a retired lineman I appreciate those.

[tamaselkan]

Watching Mr. Klausz makes me proud to be Hungarian. I wish I could do that dovetailing some time in the future:).

[rollingstone]

This is the least fussy method I've ever seen. Love it!

[billcoley]

Ohhhh. My goodness what a treasure that shop / castle

[Certified_Art_Teacher]

Frank is a true master of woodworking. His name is everywhere in books!

[rambladesmanmoe]

I love watching a master of anything do their work. Brilliant. Can’t wait to start practicing myself.

[joew]

I feel like I cut pretty good dovetails. However, I've watched this video a bunch of times and he still finds a way to teach me something. This man is a treasure.

[AertPietersz]

Tried to find this the other day and could have sworn that it was taken down. Very glad that it's back/still up, whatever the case may be. Thanks!

[trueleyes]

BRAVO SIR. You are the real master of dovetails. I have been a Pin man from the first time I saw this video and like now I still watch it from time to time. Thank you for your shearing your talent with us. I especially like the hand layout that your method produces. No time wasted measuring, laying out or trying to make everything exact that looks as if a machine did the work. I love your method and that is why I use it exclusively all the time in my work.

[Waltorian]

would love to spend a month working with Frank, I would love walking out to the shop in the morning with a cup of coffee. Beautiful