Channel: Victoria and Albert Museum

Category: Education

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Description: The dovetail joint is a strong, interlocking joint often used in the construction of wooden drawers. In this video, see how the wood is marked and cut by hand with chisels and saws, creating a seamless joint with no need for glue. Find out more in our Furniture Collection: vam.ac.uk/collections/furniture