How to make a Half-Lap Dovetail | Paul Sellers

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Shows making a half-lap dovetail. Clear step-by-step joint lesson from a master teacher. Paul Sellers is a master woodworker who has taught hand-tool skills for decades.

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Making a half-lap dovetail.

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