Chisels out, saws ready, it’s dovetail time. In this Beginner Dovetail Challenge, we take the boys into the shop to learn one of woodworking’s most classic and rewarding joints: the hand-cut dovetail.

This beginner's guide covers various types of chisels including bench, mortise, paring, and dovetail chisels. Key topics include choosing between socket or tang chisels, differences between O1, A2, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The dovetail is woodworking’s signature joint, and it’s the gold standard for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Woodworking can be a fun and practical hobby to learn. However, it can also be expensive to start, and if you're limited by poor quality tools ...