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Ep 3b: Hand-cut Tapered Dovetails – Keys

In this episode, Chris uses a dovetail plane to create the keys for the tapered sliding dovetails

By Chris Gochnour Oct 30, 2018

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Videos in the Series

Ep 1: Enfield Cupboard with Hand Tools – Intro

October 30, 2018

Using only hand tools, Chris Gochnour builds a Shaker classic that is as solidly constructed as it is beautiful.
Ep 2: Case Layout

October 30, 2018

In this episode, Chris demonstrates his techniques for keeping all of the case parts in order, and layout out the tricky joinery to come
Ep 3a: Hand-cut Tapered Dovetails – Sockets

October 30, 2018

In this episode, Chris begins creating the tapered sliding dovetails by sawing out the sockets, and cleaning them up with a router plane
Ep 3b: Hand-cut Tapered Dovetails – Keys

October 30, 2018

In this episode, Chris uses a dovetail plane to create the keys for the tapered sliding dovetails
Ep 4a: Case Dovetails – Tails

November 6, 2018

In this episode, Chris takes on the through dovetails on the top of the case, starting with the tail board, and of course, all with hand tools
Ep 4b: Case Dovetails – Pins

November 6, 2018

In this episode, Chris moves on to the pin board and finishes the bulk of the dovetail work
Ep 4c: Handcut Rabbets and Dovetail Fitting

November 6, 2018

In this episode, Chris fits the dovetails together, after using a rabbet plane and shoulder plane to create the rabbets in the back of the case
Ep 5a: Cutting the Feet

November 13, 2018

In this episode, Chris uses a coping saw and spokeshaves to create the coved feet
Ep 5b: Gluing up the Case

November 13, 2018

Chris takes on a stressful, multipart glue up, on camera, just to make it more interesting
Ep 6: Backboards

November 20, 2018

In this episode, Chris uses a match plane to create the tongue and grooved backboards
Ep 7a: Hand-cut Mortises

November 27, 2018

In this episode, Chris creates the faceframe mortises, using a mortice gauge, auger, and a mortise chisel
Ep 7b: Hand-cut Tenons

November 27, 2018

In this episode, Chris hand cuts the face frame tenons with a tenon saw and then uses handplanes to fit it to the mortise
Ep 8: Drawboring and Gluing Up the Face Frame

December 4, 2018

In this episode, Chris assembles the face frame with drawbored pins and glues it to the case
Ep 9a: Sticking the Crown Molding

December 11, 2018

Chris creates the crown molding in two separate profiles, using a beading plane and molding plane with a cove astragal profile
Ep 9b: Attaching the Crown Molding

December 11, 2018

In this episode, Chris finesses the molding perfectly into place using a miter box and a 45-degree shooting board
Ep 10a: Door Layout – Through-Mortises

December 18, 2018

Chris begins the layout process for the door joinery, and explains why through-mortises are the way to go on a door
Ep 10b: Door Layout – Through-Tenons

December 18, 2018

Chris continues the layout process, which is essential to creating a door for the cupboard that is both flat and strong
Ep 11a: Chopping the Through-Mortises

January 2, 2019

In this episode, Chris plows a groove in the doorframe and then creates the door's through-mortises, working half way through on each side, meeting in the middle
Ep 11b: Sawing the Through-Tenons

January 2, 2019

In this episode, Chris completes the door joinery and dials in the fit to create a perfectly flat door
Ep 12a: Rabbeting the Panels and Door Assembly

January 8, 2019

Chris uses rabbet and shoulder planes to create the solid-wood panels for the door, then assembles the door with drawbored mortise and tenons
Ep 12b: Mounting and Fitting the Door–Conclusion

January 8, 2019

In this, the final episode, Chris delicately mounts the hinges to the door and case, finishing the Enfield cupboard project
Free Plan: Shaker Enfield Cupboard

January 14, 2019

A classic cupboard that is a pleasure to make and looks great in a home

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Using only hand tools, Chris Gochnour builds a Shaker classic that is as solidly constructed as it is beautiful. In this video workshop, you’ll learn how to: Use a dovetail plane to cut tapered sliding dovetails Use tongue-and-groove planes and beading planes for backboards Cut mortise-and-tenon joints by hand Use molding planes to create custom moldings Video by Jeff Roos and Ben Strano Edited by Ben Strano and Jeff Roos Produced by Ben Strano More about this Video Workshop

Comments

banff | Nov 12, 2018 03:52pm | #1
Nice Job Chris,
Was that a Disston cross cut saw?
Cheers,
Gary Stoddard
P.S. I miss the hand tool group in Utah!
user-734230 | Nov 22, 2018 09:55pm | #2
Sir, where did you buy your dovetail plane ?

I have a Stanley #444

thanks Ralph

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BenStrano | Nov 26, 2018 10:57am | #3
Chris uses an Ulmia dovetail plane. They can be found multiple places online.

RRCJR | Dec 04, 2018 02:40pm | #4
Ben--would you have any suggestions on where the Ulima planes are sold online? I am not having any luck locating. I do find the ECE. Greatly enjoyed the video. Thanks to Chris for making it.

bdima | Dec 04, 2018 03:53pm | #5
Hi, Barry here. If you're in Germany, you're in luck. Dictum has the Ulmia dovetail planes in stock: https://www.dictum.com/en/western-wooden-planes-baej/ulmia-dovetail-plane-703800. Dictum ships outside of Germany, but things can get pricey. Sadly, I can't find the plane anywhere else. Hope this helps.

RRCJR | Dec 04, 2018 06:35pm | #6
Hello Barry--Thanks for the information. I should have included in my post I am in PA. Thanks though for providing this information. Much appreciated.
Rob

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BenStrano | Dec 05, 2018 11:29am | #7
I asked Barry to reply because he recently snagged one... I guess ebay is your best bet. That's what he did.

RRCJR | Dec 13, 2018 12:22pm | #8
Hello-Just a final note on the dovetail plane. I contacted Ulmia when I could not fine the plane in their catalog and they told me they no longer made the plane. Thanks
RobertEJr | Nov 05, 2020 11:23am | #9
I would recommend scribing a line for the square shoulder, then use a chisel and the guide to pare to the line. This will give a sharper, squarer shoulder so the shelf housing is cleaner.

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