RWW 115 Refining A Swollen Dovetail Joint

Have you ever cut dovetails, dry fit them for a great fit, then not glued them up for several months while you work on other aspects of a project? Depending on the time of year you could be in for a surprise when it comes time to finally glue together that joint.

Here is a quick hand tool tip on easing the fit of those dovetails without the risk of opening up gaps in the joint.