Australian Wood Review

A Dovetailed Table

When I received a request to make a side table for home, I knew I wanted to tackle sliding dovetails again. They offer an elegant joinery method that keeps solid timber braced and flat. Let me show you how to make them on the tablesaw.

I also cover how to make tapered under-bevels. Large cantilevers add quite a visual element to the table. Along the way I share a few design tips for a project like this.

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Design considerations

The budget is tight so a straightforward design is important. There are really only two constraints: the table must fit against a 1500mm long wall, and it must have a lower shelf for storage. I just don’t have time to

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