Veritas 05T02-11 1:6 Dovetail Cutting Guide

Dovetails that are cut by hand offer a unique look, something that cannot be achieved by a jig or machine. They are what sets premium high quality furniture apart from commercially made furniture.

The Veritas Dovetail Saw Guides gives the ability to do these joints quickly and easily. The guides clamp to the workpiece, with rare earth magnets holding the saw against the guide allowing it to slide against the UHMW face.

The waste still needs to be removed using a chisel, but it is the cutting process that causes so many people frustration. The instructions give tips on this process.

Traditionally, ratios of 1:6 are for soft woods, and 1:8 are for hard woods.

A saw without a spine is ideal for these saws, allowing a deep enough cut to be done