Inlayed half-blind dovetail – Porter-Cable 4212 User Manual

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If desired, you can cut off the small area shown from the remainder of the inlay wood (Fig. 68C). If left on, the
completed joint will have an extra amount of material on the inside. another alternative is to bevel this extra material
(Fig. 68D).

MAKE THE SECOND JOINT

Make the second joint the same way as you would a standard through dovetail. HINT: Do not move the offset guides
after making the first joint.

Fig. 68C

Fig. 68D

Fig. 69A

Fig. 69B

INLAYED HALF-BLIND DOVETAIL

Make this joint by producing two half-blind dovetails on
top of each other.

Fig. 70B

CUT OFF THE INLAY BOARD

After the joint has dried, cut the inlay board to an amount equal to the thickness of the inlay (Fig. 68B).

Fig. 68A

Fig. 68B