Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Dovetail joints are a bit of a holy grail in the world of traditional woodworking. They look amazing, are super strong but can be a pain to figure out. I walk through two different way you can model them inside of Fusion 360 to use as template for you next project!
0:00 Intro
0:49 Setting up parameters
2:25 Initial Sketch
9:01 Sketch rectangular pattern
13:00 Create board with dovetails
14:09 Mirror dovetails to opposite side
16:42 Create board with pins
20:38 Learn more about Fusion 360
27:48 Rectangular Pattern for Features
24:40 Mirror Rectangular Pattern
27:48 Create board with pins
26:14 Auto adjust number of pins
Full step by step tutorial here: makeorbreakshop.com/project/design-dovetail-joint-in-fusion-360
👨💻LEARN FUSION 360
Get 25% off with promo code: YOUTUBE25
Furniture Design in Fusion 360 - course.makeorbreakshop.com/fusion-360-for-furniture?coupon=YOUTUBE25?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=share&utm_term=fusion360-dovetails&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=f360-cad-course
Model a Roubo Style Workbench - course.makeorbreakshop.com/make-a-workbench-in-fusion-360?coupon=YOUTUBE25?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=share&utm_term=fusion360-dovetails&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=f360-cad-course
Take my free course - course.makeorbreakshop.com/make-a-bed-in-fusion-360?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=share&utm_term=fusion360-dovetails&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=f360-cad-course
🖥Build plans and more: makeorbreakshop.com
💵Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/makeorbreakshop
🎙Listen to the podcast (Make or Break Show): makeorbreakshow.com
🌄Daily updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeorbreak...
Check out the tools I use: makeorbreakshop.com/tools-i-use
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All Around Lens - amzn.to/2vwk2IB
Macro Lens - amzn.to/2J72Std
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Tripod - amzn.to/2LgPSE6
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Boom Swivel Arm - amzn.to/2J7SUYq
Audio Interface/Recorder - amzn.to/2GMNrn6
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Dovetail joints are a bit of a holy grail in the world of traditional woodworking. They look amazing, are super strong but can be a pain to figure out. I walk through two different way you can model them inside of Fusion 360 to use as template for you next project!
0:00 Intro
0:49 Setting up parameters
2:25 Initial Sketch
9:01 Sketch rectangular pattern
13:00 Create board with dovetails
14:09 Mirror dovetails to opposite side
16:42 Create board with pins
20:38 Learn more about Fusion 360
27:48 Rectangular Pattern for Features
24:40 Mirror Rectangular Pattern
27:48 Create board with pins
26:14 Auto adjust number of pins
Full step by step tutorial here: makeorbreakshop.com/project/design-dovetail-joint-in-fusion-360
👨💻LEARN FUSION 360
Get 25% off with promo code: YOUTUBE25
Furniture Design in Fusion 360 - course.makeorbreakshop.com/fusion-360-for-furniture?coupon=YOUTUBE25?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=share&utm_term=fusion360-dovetails&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=f360-cad-course
Model a Roubo Style Workbench - course.makeorbreakshop.com/make-a-workbench-in-fusion-360?coupon=YOUTUBE25?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=share&utm_term=fusion360-dovetails&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=f360-cad-course
Take my free course - course.makeorbreakshop.com/make-a-bed-in-fusion-360?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=share&utm_term=fusion360-dovetails&utm_content=description&utm_campaign=f360-cad-course
🖥Build plans and more: makeorbreakshop.com
💵Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/makeorbreakshop
🎙Listen to the podcast (Make or Break Show): makeorbreakshow.com
🌄Daily updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeorbreak...
Check out the tools I use: makeorbreakshop.com/tools-i-use
📹 CAMERA GEAR (affiliate)
Main Camera - amzn.to/2LcINEf
All Around Lens - amzn.to/2vwk2IB
Macro Lens - amzn.to/2J72Std
On Camera Microphone - amzn.to/2PE3Det
Monitor - amzn.to/2LiAAys
Camera Cage - amzn.to/2vvDi95
Gimbal - amzn.to/2VGuw6X
Tripod - amzn.to/2LgPSE6
Rode Wireless Kit - amzn.to/301DuOd
Diety Lav Mic - amzn.to/2O6XQ2e
🎙PODCASTING GEAR (affiliate)
Microphone - amzn.to/2VB4kuj
Cheaper Microphone - amzn.to/2vyi22K
Boom Swivel Arm - amzn.to/2J7SUYq
Audio Interface/Recorder - amzn.to/2GMNrn6
Cheaper Interface - amzn.to/2VElnvC
