Hi folks.
I like using sliding dovetails to attach table tops. I don't particularly like the "Oh curses, my joint is binding before it's fully seated" moments.
Reasonable suggested solution: tapered sliding dovetail.
However, something perplexes me about them - once the joint is closed surely it can only shift in one direction - i.e. Expand OR contract - depending on which end is fixed. If the wider end is fixed, the top would be able to expand - creating a loose DT. If the narrow end is the one that's fixed the top could contract - again resulting in a loose DT- but not expand from its starting dimension.
How do you folks get round this, or, more likely, what am I missing??!
Many thanks,
Dave
I like using sliding dovetails to attach table tops. I don't particularly like the "Oh curses, my joint is binding before it's fully seated" moments.
Reasonable suggested solution: tapered sliding dovetail.
However, something perplexes me about them - once the joint is closed surely it can only shift in one direction - i.e. Expand OR contract - depending on which end is fixed. If the wider end is fixed, the top would be able to expand - creating a loose DT. If the narrow end is the one that's fixed the top could contract - again resulting in a loose DT- but not expand from its starting dimension.
How do you folks get round this, or, more likely, what am I missing??!
Many thanks,
Dave