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Opening the dovetail mortise

Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 11:53 am
by Ben-Had
Embarking on my first dovetail. What is the best way to open the mortise that is covered by the sides. On the M&T I've done I used a flush cut router bit.

Re: Opening the dovetail mortise

Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 1:48 pm
by johnnparchem
I am not sure what the best way is ... I used a razor saw and a chisel after I cut the binding channel.

Re: Opening the dovetail mortise

Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 2:02 pm
by Ken Hundley
If you have a dremel, you can use the sanding bit as well.

Re: Opening the dovetail mortise

Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 2:15 pm
by Ben-Had
John and Ken, thanks that would be a good combo as I have both.