Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dovetail woodworking joints can be created many different ways in Fusion 360 - but there's an easy way to make them parametric. Fusion 360 is a professional level CAD program that offers a free license for hobbyists - making it perfect for woodworking hobbyists.
Learn how to make Dovetail Joints in a predictable manner so they adapt and change based on your box size. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have built your own dovetail box that can be driven by the parameters dialog.
NEW: Fusion 360 Masterclass for Woodworkers ➞ bit.ly/woodworkingMasterclass
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Dovetail Joints in Fusion 360
00:30 - Fusion 360 Parameters for Dovetail Joints
00:55 - Creating the Tail Board
02:50 - Sketching the Negative Area of Pins
05:00 - Fully-defining the Dovetail Sketch
06:50 - The Proper Way to Model Dovetails
08:15 - Patterning the Dovetail Joint Cutout
09:30 - Creating the Pin Board
10:21 - Copying the Boards and Adding Joints
12:34 - Cutting Dovetails with Combine Command
13:34 - Testing the Parameters in Fusion 360
TUTORIAL RESOURCES
1. Demo file ➞ ProductDesignOnline.com/36
2. View my checklists for Fusion 360 beginners ➞ bit.ly/f360checklist
3. Join us on Patreon ➞ patreon.com/productdesignonline
TOP FUSION 360 PLAYLISTS
bit.ly/learn-fusion360
bit.ly/woodworker-playlist
bit.ly/3D-printing-playlist
bit.ly/sculpt-playlist
SUBSCRIBE for more high-quality Fusion 360 tutorials! ➞ bit.ly/sub-right-now
DISCLAIMER
This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps you support the channel at no extra cost to you and allows me to continue to make videos like this.
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#woodworking #Fusion360 #ProductDesignOnline
Dovetail woodworking joints can be created many different ways in Fusion 360 - but there's an easy way to make them parametric. Fusion 360 is a professional level CAD program that offers a free license for hobbyists - making it perfect for woodworking hobbyists.
Learn how to make Dovetail Joints in a predictable manner so they adapt and change based on your box size. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have built your own dovetail box that can be driven by the parameters dialog.
NEW: Fusion 360 Masterclass for Woodworkers ➞ bit.ly/woodworkingMasterclass
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Dovetail Joints in Fusion 360
00:30 - Fusion 360 Parameters for Dovetail Joints
00:55 - Creating the Tail Board
02:50 - Sketching the Negative Area of Pins
05:00 - Fully-defining the Dovetail Sketch
06:50 - The Proper Way to Model Dovetails
08:15 - Patterning the Dovetail Joint Cutout
09:30 - Creating the Pin Board
10:21 - Copying the Boards and Adding Joints
12:34 - Cutting Dovetails with Combine Command
13:34 - Testing the Parameters in Fusion 360
TUTORIAL RESOURCES
1. Demo file ➞ ProductDesignOnline.com/36
2. View my checklists for Fusion 360 beginners ➞ bit.ly/f360checklist
3. Join us on Patreon ➞ patreon.com/productdesignonline
TOP FUSION 360 PLAYLISTS
bit.ly/learn-fusion360
bit.ly/woodworker-playlist
bit.ly/3D-printing-playlist
bit.ly/sculpt-playlist
SUBSCRIBE for more high-quality Fusion 360 tutorials! ➞ bit.ly/sub-right-now
DISCLAIMER
This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps you support the channel at no extra cost to you and allows me to continue to make videos like this.
—
#woodworking #Fusion360 #ProductDesignOnline
