How to Cut Dovetails on the Tablesaw

Ep256: Now you don’t need a fancy dovetail jig to get a major assist in cutting perfect dovetails. All you need is your tablesaw and a special saw blade. Well, the second requires your hand-cutting prowess, but that step is greatly simplified by this tablesaw technique. In this episode I show you this awesome method for making beautiful dovetails quick and easy. (Closed captions)

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[andreasmeerkamp]

I would use the table saw for the pins too. It cuts much nicer than chisels, especially in hardwood. Could you also use the sliding table saw (in the background) to cut the tails?

[IantheWoodcraftsman]

Good demonstration of another technique, Tom. Love your presentation personality too.

[Mark-zxii]

Thank you that was very educational my first time watching your video I saw a short video before and I subscribed cuz I want to to see more of what you do on DuckTales that has been my interest thank you very much Best regards Mark.

[neilthomason]

Thanks to you both for providing this generous content. Do you have a link for that right-angle light Tom uses when cutting at the bench? 🙏

[terrychristian]

Very nice. You made it look fairly easy, but I suspect it would be more of a challenge for this novice. But I enjoy watching and learning.

[willardanderson]

With all due respect to your skills as a tablesaw user, I must say that cutting DT with a tenon saw, a marking knife, a marking gauge and a bevel gauge is so simple, straightforward and requires absolutely no single-use type tools, not to mention a several thousand dollar table saw? I do this all by hand and by eye, no complicated jigs used or needed!