The same applies for the saw depth, however, if the joint is cut too deep and the fingers stick out when the joint is assembled, the protruding areas can be sand down. To overcome this you will saw slightly to the side of the line toward the area that will be removed and clean it up with a chisel in the next step. These saws produce a fairly rough cut which is not the desired result for your joint. Removing the cutouts is a two-part procedure that will start with a dovetail saw to be used for the horizontal cuts. Once completed you will start removing the negative areas of the finger joints. Once again clearly mark the areas to be removed to avoid confusion. Once this has been done use your try square once again to mark the depth cut lines using the already marked lines as references. Use each piece to mark the other and so ensure cutting the joint at the correct depth when sawing. Clearly marking the areas to be removed will help to prevent unwanted errors when you saw.Īfter marking the face of the box joint you need to mark the depth of the joint. This allows you to close to perfectly line up what will become the positives and negatives of the finger joint. Use a try square to mark the cut lines across both pieces simultaneously. Placing the two pieces of wood together in a vice that are to be joined makes for more accurate marking. Step 1 – Mark the cut linesĪccurate marking is the first step in making secure fitting hand cut finger joints. Whetstone sharpening is a quick and easy way to make sure you always have razor sharp chisels in your shop. When making wood joints always make sure to use a sharp chisel.Įven a brand new chisel needs to be sharpened before it is ready to produce quality joints. If you are interested in practicing this art, finger/box joints should be your first step in refining your “joint making by hand” skills before moving on to more complex joints like dovetails. Handmade joint making is a skill that really separates the men from the boys.īesides making for a better joint, joints add a level of sophistication to wooden articles crafted using them that is unmatched while being able to make them with hand tools is an art.
SIUX CUT FINGERS HOW TO
How to make finger joints with hand tools.
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