"Phisherman" wrote in message


Dovetail joints are very strong, traditional, and look good. They can
be cut by hand or machine. Often more expensive furniture includes
dovetail joints, but that can be a small factor in price differences.

Today, with machines dovetails can be cut cheaply to look like quality
furniture even if the rest of it is second rate. The had cut ones are the
mark of a true craftsman as they are time consuming and take some skill.
I've yet to even try one, let alone a series of them on a drawer.