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The Basics of Cutting Woodworking Joints

In this series of videos, woodworker Andrew Strome provides step-by-step instructions on how to cut a dovetail, dado and rabbet joint. Learn the tools and techniques needed to master each of these commonly used woodworking joints.


How to Cut Dovetails


How to Cut a Dado Joint


How to Cut a Rabbet Joint

Tools for Cutting Woodworking Joints

Registering a 1 1/2"" Pocket Layout Square against the edge of a workpiece while marking a cut line

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Veritas 1 1/2" Pocket Layout Square

$10.50

Cutting dovetails with a coping saw

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Coping Saw & Blade

$17.50

Carver's Mallet - 20 oz

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Carver's Mallet

$59.50

Original prototype bevel square and the Lee Valley replica bevel square on a photocopy of a patent document

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Lee Valley Replica Bevel Square

$63.50

09A0198 - Marking Multi-Tool

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Marking Multi-Tool

$21.50

Hand holding the Lee Valley Small Double Square on a workpiece

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Lee Valley Small Double Square

$56.50

35K0901 - Palette Knives, set of 4

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Palette Knives for Woodworkers

(Set of 4)

$13.50