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COMPOUND-ANGLE JOINTS
Two boards joined at 90°, with both boards slanted to the side is known as a compound-angle joint. This method is
used to make serving trays or planters.
Fig. 62C
Fig. 62A
Fig. 62B
Side
Angle
Side
Angle
FITTING THE JOINT
Fitting the joint is the same as fitting the standard
dovetail. HINT: Use pieces of scrap wood the same
thickness and species of wood to make test pin boards
until the template is adjusted for a perfect fit.
Fig. 61A
CUTTING THE PINS
TAIL BOARD
PIN BOARD
EXTRA WIDTH FOR BEVEL
EDGE OF TAIL BOARD
PIN BOARD WIDTH IS EQUAL TO
EDGE OF TAIL BOARD PLUS
EXTRA WIDTH FOR BEVEL
Fig. 60A
Fig. 60B
Fig. 60C
Cut the pin board according to Fig. 60A.
Hold the boards together and mark the pin board at the edges of the tails (Fig. 60B).
Rotate the template so that the tapered fingers for cutting the pins is facing you.
Mount the pin board with the outside surface facing away from the base of the jig. Center the
marks from STEP 2 between the tapered fingers (A) Fig. 60C.
Cut the pins in the same manner as you would with standard dovetails.
Step 1 -
Step 2 -
Step 3 -
Step 4 -
Step 5 -
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