Dovetail Box

I want to build a Dovetail box that all 4 sides are flared outward at 5 degrees.  I have been told that I could either dovetail the box as normal, but i am not real clear on doing the angles with the dovetails.  Any advise you can help with I would greatly appreciate.


-Kelly T. 
Chattanooga, TN 

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The key to angled dovetails is the layout. To avoid having weak, short grain in the tails the centerline of the pins should be parallel to the edge of the stock. The easiest method for laying out the joint is to first lay it out on a ninety degree end. Then project the layout lines to the angled end.

Once the layout is complete just saw and chisel the joint as usual. 


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