French Dovetail Joints Vs. English Dovetail Joints

French Dovetail Joints Vs. English Dovetail Joints

French dovetail and English dovetail joints are both commonly used in drawer construction, especially in furniture, but they differ significantly in design, strength, and how they’re made. Here’s a side-by-side breakdown: 🔹 English Dovetail (a.k.a. Traditional Dovetail) Also called: Through dovetail or half-blind dovetail (depending on the visibility of the joint) ✅ Features: Interlocking wedge-shaped…