I’m taking a long weekend to recharge the batteries a bit. What better way to unwind than to jump right into some asymmetrical dovetails?

Quite the grain match, huh?
The above board is the tabletop for a 24x24x12 console table. The top will overlap the sides about an inch, which will permit me to eventually add a drawer, flush to the top. That’s the point of the straight pin on the left.

If it will support itself across 24″ when half-fitted, it’s a tight-enough joint.
I need the table now, so I’ll add the drawer later. Which is good, because I don’t have any idea how to attach it. One step at a time, I guess.
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Nice work on the dovetails.
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Thanks! In many ways I think more tails are easier than fewer tails, because by the time you’re on your first pinboard, you’re totally warmed up.
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I agree. If I’m going to cut a set, I’ll do a couple practice runs first.
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