While recently discussing dovetails with some friends I asked how many dovetails could they name. Most admitted four or five. When I obtained my AAS degree in Fine Woodworking I had to list nine. So I began to research the different types of dovetails for a formal discussion at a local woodworking group. I ended up with over fifteen different types of dovetails.  Here is the power point presentation I gave to spark some lively discussions. Remember this is to inform you of the many types of dovetails and their uses – not how to make dovetails. How many of these are new to you? Have you made any of these in any of your projects?
Enjoy your shop time,
Jerill