Dovetail orientation
On Oct 5, 11:15*pm, Zz Yzx wrote:
I have a small shop with limited make-up space. *So I build small projects like keepsake boxes, miniature chest's of drawer, and the like. I sometimes use dovetails in the cases. *I'm wondering if there is a "classical" or other convention for the dovetail orientation, i.e.: pins facing up/side; tails facing up/side. Any comments appreciated. The tail acts as a wedge and won't allow the adjoining piece to slide out. That's why the boards with the tails are on the sides of the drawers - the tails keep the joint from being pulled apart when the drawer is opened. If it's a box or something where the load/stress is pretty uniform, it's a matter of taste. I usually prefer to see more tail and less pin, but I reserve the right to arbitrarily change my mind. ;) R |
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