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Woodworking
Dovetail Joint Calculator
Calculates tail and pin spacing for hand-cut dovetail joints given board width, thickness, angle, and pin ratio. Use it before marking out joinery to get precise, evenly spaced cuts every time.
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Woodworking
Wood Expansion Calculator
Estimate how much a wood board will expand or contract across its width as humidity (and therefore moisture content) changes. Essential for furniture makers and flooring installers designing for seasonal wood movement.
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Key differences
| Dovetail Joint Calculator | Wood Expansion Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Woodworking | Woodworking |
| Inputs required | 5 | 3 |
| Result | Tail Width (inches) | Total Expansion (inches) |
| What it does | Calculates tail and pin spacing for hand-cut dovetail joints given board width, thickness, angle, and pin ratio. Use it before marking out joinery to get precise, evenly spaced cuts every time. | Estimate how much a wood board will expand or contract across its width as humidity (and therefore moisture content) changes. Essential for furniture makers and flooring installers designing for seasonal wood movement. |