The calculator uses the steel dowels measuring technique. Enter the distan ce between the two dowels (S), the dowel diameter, and the angle of the dov etails to get the Y and T measurements. If you only have one part (male or female dovetail) and you want to make the matching part, you can enter the measurements for the part you have, and the calculator will help you figur e out the S value to target for the new part. Images and diagrams included .
Enter the distance between the two dowels (S), the dowel diameter,
and the angle of the dovetails to get the Y and T measurements.
If you only have one part (male or female dovetail) and you want
to make the matching part, you can enter the measurements for the
part you have, and the calculator will help you figure out the S value
to target for the new part. Images and diagrams included.
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