How does this joint fit together? With a fully interlocked dovetail visible on each of its four sides, it certainly is a puzzle! Functionally, this strong joint splices the ends of two short square posts together into a longer post that might, for example, form the leg of an eye-catching coffee table.
The secret to the way the joint works is in the final stages where the joined-up post is reshaped with a plane, slicing obliquely through a straightforward pair of twin dovetails. All will be revealed!
Preparation
Start by selecting two woods in contrasting colours, so the details of the finished joint are clearly visible. I used dark walnut and pale elm – both woods that cut crisply and form strong joints. Cut the wood into square sections, just over 40% bigger
