I thank everyone who read and commented on my previous post about my first hand-cut dovetail experience.
From the update post on my blog: I completed all four corners of what will be a very small box - about the size of the drawers I will be making for my Krenov-inspired cabinet.
The initial set of DTs was set #1. I numbered the remaining three corners, so I would remember the sequence in which I cut the tails and pins on those remaining corners. The following photos show that I did not make good progress with my second and third attempt (excessive paring on the pins). However, on my fourth attempt I was much more careful when paring the pins, and the results show not only much better fit, but the tails and the pins look much better:
This is how all the tails look at this point (you can see the penciled-in numbers in one corner):
1. Corners 1 and 4:
2. Corners 2 and 3:
I also include photos of the pin boards in the article on my blog. My thanks to all for your input, comments, and the suggestions you have given me, as I started this journey!
Still on my to-do list: Glue up the box, and flush all corners, to determine the final look of each corner.
What I must do to improve further:
1. Take my time when paring the pins - this is critical
2. Improve my sawing technique, to reduce the amount of paring required
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