Oversize Dovetail Joint Perfection - Green Oak Framing - Full Walkthrough 

I’m just coming to the end of a job fitting out a large converted barn with all the interior 2nd fix being European oak. That includes skirting, picture rail, cornice, door frames, doors etc. there is also the ongoing building of furniture, again primarily out of oak but also some European walnut, American cherry, yew, London plane - a real mix of hardwoods. I understand your point about the methods that Bradshaw Joinery uses but I ponder over the use of the phrase traditional joinery. My thoughts are about the definition of “traditional”. What does that include? Is it just M&T and dovetails? Is it “traditional” methods of achieving those joints or are you okay to use “modern” methods such as chain morticer, powered machinery etc? I strive to make things in the most effective (as strong as they need be) and efficient way that I can - always respecting the aesthetic. If that aesthetic calls for through dovetails (as in the Arts and Crafts style), then fine; if the aesthetic isn’t compromised, then I will use loose tenons or any method that delivers the strength that I want. The reason that many of these joints were developed was not the love of the joint itself but because it was the best joint available to those medieval (and later) joiners given the tools they had available. As tools developed, such as the saw rather than the adze, then the methods evolved. So, it would seem to me that “traditional” could mean Norman, medieval, Tudor, Edwardian or Elizabethan - depending upon your viewpoint. It’s just me thinking this through. It’s not a criticism of your point or the methods of Bradshaw. I do like the aesthetic of the portico that is being made albeit that it seems to be of a different aesthetic era to the house itself. That juxtaposition of styles can be extremely pleasing or, all too easily, jarring. To get the right side of that balance is the sign of achievement.

Legend Ben, Thankyou so much! Hope you are well.

The slick is from intertools online. The heavier chisels are Crown, I've had them years not sure where they are from

Same as any tradesman. They look at how expensive the house is that they’re working on - and increase accordingly

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its the big one, i think both sizes would be handy its nice to haver the width for flattening, but its sometimes clumsy

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Beer 🍻 money to say thanks for a splicing technique you showed for replacing rotten wood on a fixed frame in previous project. Worked really well for me. Many thanks 👍🏻

Cheers Doug! Really appreciate it and also appreciate that the technique worked well for you!