No Measure Dovetails

Dovetails do not need to be cosmetic masterpieces. They just need to work for generations. Today we discuss my way of quickly cutting quality dovetails. No rulers, no measuring, it's all saw and chop.
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[@alexanderwizard763]

the best dovetail video so far, i feel much more confident of doing dovetails by hand now, thanks a lot!

[@soofihasan]

Sean, amazing stuff...probably the third time i am watching this (yes i am thick) but enjoying every minute of your teaching style..God bless you sir

[@fisharmor]

Lots of great tips (going to start using at least three!) but the biggest thing I got out of it was something you probably didn't even intend: you are the guy to convince me to start cutting tails first. I don't know why it never clicked before but watching you do it in about 3 seconds made me realize marking pins after tails are cut is way easier than standing a pin board on end.

[@wortheffort]

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[@michaelbritt2583]

The Sam Kennison a woodworking... Keep up the good work. Been working with wood 25+ years, but always learn something watching your videos...

[@nicholaspasquale1495]

As a teacher I just want to say you are one of the best teachers on you tube. Thank you for all your effort! It's worth it ;)

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[@cudazi]

I don't think I've ever seen a video with so many real world dovetail tips and techniques. Thank you!

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[@nickdarbenzio3073]

Great tips! I did what you showed exactly and on 8th try looks pretty great. Thanks

[@PUBLICIDADECOS]

As always, simple but effective ... Thanks for simplifying our work. Greetings from México.

[@KarinaZagorska]

I like what you do and how you do it. Thanks again for your effort.

[@cecilwilson6260]

I agree. Using the chisel as a marking gauge is a great tip. Thank you. Another great video.

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[@kenmatthews6476]

I am less than a beginning and that gave me confidence to practice until I make my cut bench. Thanks man.

[@toddfox8202]

So many great tips!
Thanks for bringing realistic methods back to this timeless joint.

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[@Dunc2222]

Really well done. You make it seem simple enough that I want to try one just for the hell of it!

[@williamday1311]

My kind of woodworking! Thanks for the lesson - I’m going to go into the shop and play around with some wood now!
Well, after I ring the bell! Keep ‘em coming! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@wortheffort]

make a mess

[@grandadz_forge]

I loved this video. Simplicity meets genius. Thanks again.

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[@halsonger1317]

Another excellent video! The chisel-as-marking-knife trick was worth a video all by itself but there are a lot of other great tips along with that one.

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[@tonyennis3008]

The may be the most genuine word worker on youtube.

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he knows

[@stormcatsace]

I was shown this method and the "posh " way at college. Well explained.

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[@kensurratt2729]

Thanks for the translation for those of us who are seeing the Golden Years approaching. I'll have to try to build a box now that I've seen it done in a more casual style.

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[@andrewmillwardwatford9410]

Some good tips. I like precision dovetails as a personal choice but the tips you give are fully applicable to my application. Thanks.

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See today's video.

[@briantafelmeyer7337]

This years content has been excellent! Look forward to you celebrating 100K!

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[@osgeld]

dear sir, I for one am absolutely 100% positive I know how my kitchen drawers are held together
staples and wishes, not even well wishes lol

[@LauraMolina-PaintDiva]

Nice and simple for us beginners.

[@richardgarrow9260]

I have not heard the work smosh (spelt wrong) since I was a kid, growing up in a Jewish neighborhood thanks.. I will second the comment about using the chisel for marking that was well worth my time. Another great video.. thanks.

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[@TimRoyalPastortim]

Great video! The three strokes with the saw trick was the winner for me!

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[@alwilliams8584]

THANK YOU! I am practising my sawing your videos are very helpfull

[@wortheffort]

Keep at it.

[@VencelBiro]

I can't believe how much I am learning.

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[@Gonzomedic1]

Cool! Thanks! Getting back into my shop! Woo Hoo!

[@wortheffort]

Make a mess.

[@Geoff]

Thank you! -definitely worth a like and subscribe ;) enjoyed the video. Although I try to make as fine joints as I can (being an amateur woodworker already means my work has a level of inconsistency), there is at the same time, a beauty in simplicity of not wanting to or needing to measure out something in terms of numbers. In this case, the pins or tail boards are going to be referenced off each other and then custom fit in the end anyway so, we didnt even need to use rulers, compasses, angle finders, or any jigs. I love the purity and freedom to that.
Very well done. I learned a lot about the dovetail joint and it made it much easier for me to grasp what was going on and take away that intimidation. Like it says it the video, its about understanding the physics of the joint, using some simple steps, and letting the tools work for you. I also appreciate that there is a more refined dovetail video as a part 2! There's something to learn from both approaches.

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[@thegroove2000]

Simple and effective I will practice this method. Thanks.

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Do it.

[@AndersOlausson]

Thanks! I'm getting closer to someday cutting dovetails and videos like this makes it look so easy. I bet that it's really hard...

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Do it.

[@rjamsbury1]

As ever, thank you Shawn. Love the prop to match the vise height.

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[@scottadams2624]

Learned a couple of great tricks. Thank you!

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Great

[@hel1copter]

Must say, I like your style. And your determination. And your Moxon-style vice.
These may not be the prettiest dovetails i’ve ever seen, but they very closely resemble those on the cottage furniture we’ve lived with in the UK since well before I was born. If they’re good enough for that ...

[@wortheffort]

They did em as fast as possible too.

[@OpekiskaWood]

Great video. I always learn something new here. Thanks!

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[@johnalbrecht3831]

I love how this video starts by calling out the dovetail snob .....lol
Another realest woodworker

[@wortheffort]

The follow up takes that snob approach.

[@ToddCarpenterToddPCWV]

Thanks for the quick and easy tutorial.

[@wortheffort]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@happytimes9937]

27 dislikes. Some people just don’t have a clue. Great video by the way. Tried it out worked ok for me

[@wortheffort]

Thanks, and great.

[@rico1319]

I love the way you talk about the snob-ish dovetail people! LOL! Another great video thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!,
👍👍👍😎🇨🇱 one of your best fluid videos. Had to watch it twice. Good job

[@wortheffort]

Wait for the next one where we talk about roughians.

[@stevobear4647]

Cool video, I appreciate the work you put in to produce videos that contain good information in them.

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[@dustycornerscalgary2208]

Many thanks love your vise my next one is going to be a clone keep up the awesome videos

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[@roscotheclown]

I don’t appreciate those who feel they need to swear to make a point. Shows their intellectual level.

[@wortheffort]

Well I’m glad I was able to make you feel superior. If you make it to the pearly gates be sure to point that out because we all know language is more important than action in the end.

[@reprosser]

Good video. I have not yet started with dovetail joints, but maybe soon. One corner looks pretty straight forward, but then there are 3 more to do and fuss with so that everything fits together nicely. I expect that might be a bit more challenging. I just need to go ahead and try it and see.

[@wortheffort]

Rinse and repeat. Gets easier every corner. Get after it.

[@leksey7870]

All clear. Nice work boys!

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[@scottlouis7785]

I like your idea & I agree on most of the joints, although there is times for precision thanks

[@wortheffort]

Thanks (wait for next DT video for precision)

[@rjamsbury1]

Precision is great but so is encouraging people new to the art to have a go without fear! 😊

[@scottlouis7785]

@@wortheffort Loved this & looking forward

[@scottlouis7785]

@@rjamsbury1 I agree

[@marcperrault5063]

You are a good teacher

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[@mathewanderson2400]

Great info! Does it matter that you're planing the connection of the corner while out of square in the vice around 23:00? If brought back to square would it no longer be smooth?

[@wortheffort]

normally you don't plane until the box is glued up and dry. This was just a demo.

[@Trindal]

Hi there. I was wondering if there are any places out there that I can place an order for pre-cut wood for a project? I don’t have the tools to do very much and I have limitations physically that make it very difficult. I would still be doing the building, pattern/blueprint work, joints and what not. thanks for the videos.

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Ask your local lumber yard.

[@varenneDK]

Great video. Sometimes less is plenty enough. I just have to say I really laughed a few times where you misspoke, saying tovedail instead of dovetail. Love your videos.

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[@abidmalick6232]

Excellent

[@sofianebenhadj60]

very very very good job

[@SkylersRants]

I really like that. I think dove tails should be taught this way first. The primary purpose of a dove tail is its strength and functionality. Making them pretty, the concern of most artisans, should be an advanced skill. I think people should be encouraged to make functional ones first, get good at that, and then advance to making them pretty.

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[@treeorwh2]

Thats nice, thanks for this video dude!

[@brianrust5275]

Great video and great channel thank you sir.

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[@rswearing]

I'm just here for the through ToveDail at 4:10.

[@petersmith5199]

Nice. Thank you.

[@maxpwr]

Have you polished side of your saw ? my Veritas dovetail saw was cloudy on it sides

[@wortheffort]

No, just wax and camera angle.

[@mikedeafenbaugh5984]

I want to see more Tovedail videos!

[@TheOlsonOutfit]

I'm calling them that from now on.

[@CaPoNRiCoNTtTt]

Hahhaha hahhaha, that's great

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

I've read the comments. You're a pretty cool guy. I'm not a millennial, that's true, and I didn't recognize "idfc," but idgaf when it comes to snobs. I care about them as I care about non-snobs. Anyway, you're not Sam K. He doesn't know how to cut dovetails, and that's all that's on my mind atm. I'm buying a dovetail saw today, as well as a couple of other tools. I want to be clear about this because I want high-end, and as an investment. I'll care for it all, because in time, I'll give it to a young couple, both of whom have found careers in the construction industry. They're both talented af (millennials taught me about "af"), who will appreciate having it. Also, was that "schmutz" I heard? If so, nice Yiddish placement. That is all. It's just that I'm planning to spend a lot of money today, and I want to think out loud somewhere. My parrot doesn't care when I talk about these things.

[@toastersock]

Thanks great tutorial!

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[@tonyc.9873]

Very good.

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[@clawedcat1967]

I swear I’m watching a woodworking video featuring Sam Kinison. I keep expecting him to start screaming, “SAY IT, SAY IT!”

[@wortheffort]

Not a coked up ex preacher. We're just both fat.

[@misteranonym4067]

Love this crazy guy.

[@wortheffort]

I'm not crazy, it's the caffeine and sugar.

[@jeremysouthard]

That was interesting, thanks!

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[@johnschillo4452]

great tutorial - I'm throwing away all my dovetail guides

[@Trek4Truth]

love it!

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[@jimevans8116]

Shawn - You working on your website? Keep getting “ couldn’t find url. You got enough dry wood to make those cool mallets you use?
I’d like one. Let me know how to go about it. Thanks - Jim

[@wortheffort]

Not working on site. I just uploaded a video showing processing a tree. Gonna be 6 months to a year before mallets will be back.

[@grimsoul0]

It looks like it's not the website but the link to the store that's wrong. Use the link to the main page then the store link from there.

[@MrBill0523]

Thank You!

[@walterrider9600]

thank you

[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for sharing that

[@KuriPuhh]

Wow, i'm not the only asshole who does that. I had to figure that out by my self years ago.

[@allanbarber4038]

IDFC! Gotta love it!

[@wortheffort]

You must be a millinial.

[@allanbarber4038]

If I was a female, you would have made my day with that comment. I turned 72 earlier this month. I was taking a drink of water and I laughed so hard at your crack about dovetail-snobs that I actually snorted water out my nose. I am the sort that puts a lot more value on function and utility than I do on 'beauty'. I would much rather have a beat up 3 legged milk stool than a fancy 17th century antique chair.

[@waynecreech]

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[@robertbrunston5406]

Very good Dude.

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[@rick91443]

Another good video with a thing or three to keep in mind...cheers...rr

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[@Enkidu1701]

How dare you talk like that about dovetails!
But seriously: that was a very interesting video and for me as a newbie I liked it especially because how it was down to earth and I like how it was encouraging me of doing and trying something, not just think about it. That´s very good.
So thank you and best wishes - enkidu

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See today's video.

[@johnalbrecht3831]

I recommended this to pop wood playback

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[@EuNaQuinta]

nice

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[@frankjeschke2471]

Straight line of marking the thickness? Looks terrible crooked

[@wortheffort]

and yet it worked. wasn't crooked just variable depth.

[@DBYNOE]

Pretty sure the F in IDFC doesn't stand for Freak'in 😉

[@wortheffort]

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[@nicholasschrader2399]

Dude you know your shit

[@skippylippy547]

LOL @ "Schmutz"!

[@wortheffort]

It's a word, I think.

[@TimTrOn3000]

Haha, you said tovedail

[@wortheffort]

so I did.