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