Published on 2 Jun 2017
Paul introduces the dovetail template that he has been making and using for over 50 years. It helps you to efficiently mark out the dovetail angle. Making it requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, in order for it to be used as a reference.
June 12, 2017
How to Make a Dovetail Template | Paul Sellers
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May 28, 2017
How to make a Half-lap Dovetail | Paul Sellers
Published on 18 May 2017
The half-lap dovetail is possibly the most common of all the dovetails used today. It is used for the front corners of drawers, and anywhere where you want to use a dovetail which is not visible from a certain viewpoint. Paul has developed a method which includes a small rebate, that helps in aligning the components to achieve the crisp definition of quality half lapped dovetails.
For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com
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May 11, 2017
Pocket holes vs. mortise and tenon joints
Published on 24 Feb 2015
Before commenting about glue, please see the followup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMi6W2cvw7g
More about these tests here:
http://woodgears.ca/joint_strength/pockethole.html
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March 15, 2017
Making a Poor Man’s Mitre Box with Paul Sellers
Published on 11 Mar 2016
The best way to get hold of a mitre box that suits your needs is to make your own. In this video, Paul shows how he makes one in a matter of minutes that guarantees accuracy, especially when used in combination with a shooting board (link to shooting board video). They can be used for many things such as trim for tool chests, boxes and drawers as well as picture frames and the like.
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February 21, 2015
How to make the Three Joints – Dovetail – with Paul Sellers
Published on 17 Feb 2015
It takes a master woodworker to teach the basics. Watch Paul’s every move in this video. He shows every single detail of cutting this essential woodworking joint. This is one of the three joints that Paul talks about in his woodworking curriculum. The dovetail is the essential box joint. It is the strongest way to join two pieces of wood at the corner. Although there are many variations on a theme with this joint mastering the most simple form is the most difficult and important step.
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