FINALLY- A better way to cut dovetails by hand! (Cosman's Tips and Tricks)

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[StumpyNubs]

PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENTING: I have no financial interest in Rob Cosman's website or tools. As I said, you can use any tools, and dismissing this video simply because you don't like the tools I use will cause you to miss some excellent dovetailing tips. Rob's tool are priced higher than some would like because many are made or modified by hand, and because he uses a great deal of the proceeds to support charitable causes. Rob has made videos showing how to use and modify your own tools. So please refrain from slandering him or me just because you think his saw is expensive

[adrianabshire]

I’m part of the Rob’s Bench Brigade - we build benches for the veterans that attend Rob’s classes - Rob is a great guy and teacher. Love all your videos - keep up the great work!

[andrewbrimmer]

My comment is to say I admire the respect you show to other woodworkers it is very commendable. It is something all of you finer video makers share and kudos for sharing the wounded heart project

[carlson.douglas.w]

Stumpy
You do a great job with your videos. Everything is clear as can be and well presented.
As is your enthusiasm.
And to anyone who questions Cosman tools and approach, let me tell you this.I'm a moderately skilled woodworker with about 10 years of experience and I could not cut a dovetail to save my life. Then I invested in RC's equipment and instruction. On my second attempt, I cut nearly perfect through dovetails in red oak. No gaps at all. With good equipment and good instruction, this joint turned from a mythical creation available only to highly skilled super Craftsmen to an entirely achievable joint that even a hack like me can turn out.

Keep on doing what you're doing, sir.

[mmgross]

I had the opportunity to act as Rob's assistant at a few classes that he held at the Woodcraft store at which I worked. My head almost wasn't big enough to contain all that I learned. Thanks for the refresher!

[Mayers]

Great video James. I have watched several of Rob Cosman’s videos and decided to purchase one of his fret saws. Several days after I ordered the saw I receive a phone call from Rob informing me he shipped my saw. We talked for a little bit and he is as nice as he appears on his videos. I am a veteran and I told him I appreciate what he does for veterans. I did meet you James at the Atlanta woodworking show and you were just as nice as you are on your videos. Thank you.

[david]

All of Robs offerings are fantastic. He’s a hell of guy and a visit to his site is worth it.

[Rich]

I was an incredibly lucky winner of a tool giveaway that Rob Cosman does regularly. I was trying to figure out dovetails at the time and getting no where fast. Once I received a dovetail saw, marking gauge, and marking knife (won them all in a dovetail package) I tried again. I think he said you'd have it by the 2nd or 3rd one. He wasn't kidding. Perfect dovetails from hacking at it with previous methods. BTW, if I'm not mistaken Robs purple heart charity gives free woodworking seminars to the wounded vets. I think they're about 5 days long. LIke you said, extremely generous. As usual, great video James!

[bottosrob]

This is the best dovetail tutorial I’ve ever watched. I’ve been watching dovetail videos for about 6 months now. This has the most useful ideas condensed into one video. Aside from some unusual creative tips that help occasionally, this is the one stop video to get started and get good with minimal wasted wood and time.

[TigerLion]

True class supporting another craftsman

[zeppy]

What a brilliant system. You gotta love someone who can see ways to improve on centuries-old tasks.

[danthechippie]

Hi, I think it’s fantastic that you took the time to make this video about Rob Cosman - his method and tools. I employ as many of his methods as my skills with allow and I own many of his tools. They are expensive especially when shipping to Ireland. His teachings and tools are the best money can buy. My hand made dovetail before were good but now I proudly show them off.

[michaelm]

Great information Jame’s, it’s great to see the woodworking community support one another, what @RobCosman does for Veterans is very admirable, as a disabled vet myself (not combat wounded) I appreciate the acknowledgment from Rob and others in the woodworking community’s support for our brothers and sisters who served our respective nations. Thanks you for bringing our veterans to the forefront and all that you do on your channel. God bless.

[gyorgyangelkottbocz]

watched about ten of your videos now. they're not good. they are by far the best most informative and pedagogical, well structured and produced on the subject. i'm laying in bed with a broken arm now but i'm sure when back to my shop my carpentry will improve thanks to you a hundred folds. THANKS and keep up the good work!!!

[eugenelayhue]

Hi James few years ago I got Rob cosman phone number off of the back of one of his videos. We talked for about 45min was a pretty interesting conversation didn't know him and his wife have ten kids wow. I bought directly from him one of his dovetail saws and glad I did because it has become my favorite for cutting dovetails. But for starting the kerf I use a kerf starter from Glen Drake tools which actually may help you to cut vertical. Also after cutting out bulk of the waste before any chiseling I cut the marking gauge line in deeper with a sharp utility knife. Then I will use the chisel horizontal to make a small rabbet before actually chiseling.

[markvogt]

Big fan of Rob Cosman, especially what he's doing for our veterans.  Very informative and well edited video.  Subscribed!

[andrewbrown]

Very nice explanation of (and tribute to) Rob Cosman's method~! I discovered his channel a few years ago and wished that I'd known about him much sooner. The man is the Yoda of Dovetails~! I have a few of his tools and love using them. Also his sharpening method has completely changed the amount of effort I put into getting great edges on my tools~! Again, wished that I'd discovered him earlier on.
Thanks James for all the great content you produce~!

[hassleoffa]

I went to Cosman's seminar at the Hamilton Woodworking Show ... it was outstanding. He answered questions afterwards. A very nice fellow.

[henrysiegertsz]

Yep, I discovered this technique about a month ago, when a Rob Cosman video popped up on my recommended viewing list. Brilliant for beginners and old hands alike!

[glennkerr]

I'm so impressed. My respect for you just jumped a big notch. By bringing great content to your chanel, even from other channels, you make yours better for me. By crediting Rob, your earn my respect. By speaking the virtues of what Rob is doing, I respect you so much more. Thank you.
Btw, I watch you both, every video.
You added new things for me, that I didn't get/notice on Rob's videos.