Why is a dovetail used?

A dovetail joint is a joinery technique used in woodworking, traditionally used to joint wooden furniture. Dovetail joints are known for their inherent strength and resistance to being pulled apart (tensile strength).

Is a box joint stronger than a dovetail?

For this test, the box joint proved stronger. Plus, the box joint is strong in both directions, whereas the dovetails are useful only for pulling from one piece, but not the other. So really, to use a dovetail joint for the sake of strength is obsolete, mostly on account of the strength of wood glues.

What kind of wood is a dovetail box made of?

Dovetail jewelry box made from scrap merbau decking wood. Fitted lid dovetail with rosewood and white oak. Finished with clear shellac and wax Eight shaker-style dovetail boxes made as Christmas (2015) gifts for family.

How many dovetail boxes did you make for Christmas 2015?

Eight shaker-style dovetail boxes made as Christmas (2015) gifts for family. Made from eastern white pine and finished with shellac and wax. I dabbled with orange shellac on two of the boxes.

What kind of wood is used to finish a box?

The wood is cheap laminated wood (generally I wonder if laminated wood is suitable for wood joints). To finish the box I’ve used a simple technique (scratched acrylic paint and brown wax) to obtain an “aged wood” effect. Ash box with fielded panel lid and a tray inside Mahogany and Oak star shellack finish. Pencil box in pine and oak.

How do you finish a wooden box?

The wood is cheap laminated wood (generally I wonder if laminated wood is suitable for wood joints). To finish the box I’ve used a simple technique (scratched acrylic paint and brown wax) to obtain an “aged wood” effect. Ash box with fielded panel lid and a tray inside Mahogany and Oak star shellack finish.