The Dovetail Joint
Nothing definite is known as to the origin of dovetailing, but a quaint and pleasing little story which is well worth repeating runs as follows: A farmer had called in the local "joyner" to do sundry repairs at the homestead. One day, whilst enjoying a humble meal, he sat watching some doves as they hopped about the yard. Struck by the movement of their wedge-shaped tails, it occurred to him to joint his timber by the interlocking method; hence we have dovetails.
Fig. 267.—A Single Through Dovetail. |
Fig. 268.—Through Dovetails on Carcase Work (P, Pins; T, Tails). |
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