One Line Dovetail

What is the simplest and most efficient way of making a dovetail? The answer is with one layout line. I saw this method demonstrated by a Chinese woodworking master (‪@辛全生木友之家‬ ) . I was flabbergasted by his amazing technique. So in this video I wanted to demonstrate his dovetail technique to you. It is the simplest, but it is the most technically challenging technique I've ever done. Please enjoy, and let me know if you have any questions.

No line dovetail/One line dovetail CC by the Chinese master ‪@辛全生木友之家‬
   • 【手工榫卯技艺——燕尾榫】不画线制作一个比较简单的燕尾榫  

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