Dovetailing bolsters by hand

[The_cutting_edge]

what would be the best method for those who dont have a grinder. I do have a grinder but it is a 10" contact wheel so not able to flat grind

 

[Minibear464]

I'd like to know too... and also, is it possible to cut the bolsters by handsaws?

 

[Matt Brook]

File, Scribe, Adjustable Bevel, Flat Surface and some sandpaper.

Get your material dead flat. You will need to use a flat side as a datum. So mark it. Then scribe your angles on to the material and start filing/cutting.

Pretty self explanatory really. Just takes time. When I did my trade we did a 120 hour module on filing. We got a bit of round bar and had to make it into a cube using files and marking out dye. Just take your time and you should be right.

 

[JasonSCarter]

2 words... File Jig!

Jason S Carter

 

[Minibear464]

File Jig? I'm assuming something that holds the angle of a file?

 

[BMK]

Gunsmiths cut dovetails with a file. You might be able to use gunsmithing files/jigs or modify them to suit your need.

 

[JasonSCarter]

File Jig? I'm assuming something that holds the angle of a file?

Plane Blade Jigs make the best bolster beveling jigs, just substitute the stone for a file for fast removal or keep using the stones lol.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2003111/533/Chisel-and-Plane-Blade-Sharpening-Guide.aspx

Also theres this type

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2003114/576/Honing-Guide.aspx

Jason