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"trvlnmny"

10/03/2007 11:36 AM

Dovetail Bit Angle Question

I want to make some drawers using sliding dovetails. I notice that
most bits come in a 8 degree and a 14 degree version.
Which angle would be better for my use?
Thanks for any and all help.


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in reply to "trvlnmny" on 10/03/2007 11:36 AM

11/03/2007 8:12 AM

Some general data on the whole megillah:

http://www.dewalt.com/us/articles/article.asp?Site=woodworking&ID=511
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On Mar 10, 11:36 am, "trvlnmny" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I want to make some drawers using sliding dovetails. I notice that
> most bits come in a 8 degree and a 14 degree version.
> Which angle would be better for my use?
> Thanks for any and all help.

S@

"Stoutman" <.@.>

in reply to "trvlnmny" on 10/03/2007 11:36 AM

10/03/2007 2:48 PM

Depends. Watch this video:

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniquesArticle.aspx?id=26741

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Stoutman
www.garagewoodworks.com

S@

"Stoutman" <.@.>

in reply to "trvlnmny" on 10/03/2007 11:36 AM

10/03/2007 5:45 PM



"CW" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> If he has a subscription, that is.


I didn't paya nickle and watched it twice. I must have been the 100th
person to view it and won a prize!

Damn. I'm going to go buy a lotto ticket now before my winning streak runs
out!

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Stoutman
www.garagewoodworks.com

Pn

Phisherman

in reply to "trvlnmny" on 10/03/2007 11:36 AM

12/03/2007 11:08 PM

On 10 Mar 2007 11:36:35 -0800, "trvlnmny" <[email protected]> wrote:

>I want to make some drawers using sliding dovetails. I notice that
>most bits come in a 8 degree and a 14 degree version.
>Which angle would be better for my use?
>Thanks for any and all help.


For soft wood use 1:6
For hard woods use 1:8

Jj

"JGS"

in reply to "trvlnmny" on 10/03/2007 11:36 AM

11/03/2007 9:47 AM

It worked for me. No Charge!

From the video, I believe the 7* is stronger while the 14* has more of a
visual impact. For your application I don't think it would matter unless you
plan on keeping your rock collection in the drawer. Cheers, JG


"CW" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> If he has a subscription, that is.
>
> "Stoutman" <.@.> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Depends. Watch this video:
>>
>>
> http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniqu
> esArticle.aspx?id=26741
>>
>> --
>> Stoutman
>> www.garagewoodworks.com
>>
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>
>

Cc

"CW"

in reply to "trvlnmny" on 10/03/2007 11:36 AM

10/03/2007 9:21 PM

If he has a subscription, that is.

"Stoutman" <.@.> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Depends. Watch this video:
>
>
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniqu
esArticle.aspx?id=26741
>
> --
> Stoutman
> www.garagewoodworks.com
>
>

Gg

"George"

in reply to "trvlnmny" on 10/03/2007 11:36 AM

11/03/2007 3:21 PM


"JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> It worked for me. No Charge!
>
> From the video, I believe the 7* is stronger while the 14* has more of a
> visual impact. For your application I don't think it would matter unless
> you plan on keeping your rock collection in the drawer. Cheers, JG
>

I believe it has to do with hardwood/softwood differences. Tradition
explained
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=49424&cat=1,42936,50298&ap=1

While http://www.amgron.clara.net/dovetails/dovetailindex.htm is a pretty
good place for tutorials and a "surprise."


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