DovetailVerbindungen

Dovetailverbindungen, commonly known as dovetail joints in English, are a woodworking technique characterized by interlocking trapezoidal shapes that create a strong mechanical connection. This joint is highly regarded for its aesthetic appeal and exceptional resistance to pulling forces, making it ideal for applications where drawers, boxes, or furniture components might experience stress. The name "dovetail" originates from the resemblance of the angled pins to the tail of a bird.

The construction of a dovetail joint involves cutting a series of pins on one piece of wood and corresponding sockets or tails on another. These shapes are precisely cut to interlock snugly. While traditionally a manual process, requiring specialized hand tools like chisels and saws, modern woodworking often utilizes router jigs or specialized machinery for faster and more consistent results. Different variations exist, including through dovetails where the pins are visible on both faces, half-blind dovetails which are only visible on one face, and lapped dovetails. The strength of a dovetail joint comes from its resistance to being pulled apart, as the angled pins and tails effectively lock into each other. This makes them particularly well-suited for the corners of drawers, cabinet carcasses, and other structural elements in furniture and cabinetry.