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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 Shrinkage Calculator
Calculates the final width of a wood board after it shrinks or swells due to a change in moisture content. Use it when designing joints, panel gaps, or floating floors that must accommodate seasonal movement.
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Key differences
| Dovetail Joint Calculator | Wood Shrinkage Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Woodworking | Woodworking |
| Inputs required | 5 | 5 |
| Result | Tail Width (inches) | Final Width (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. | Calculates the final width of a wood board after it shrinks or swells due to a change in moisture content. Use it when designing joints, panel gaps, or floating floors that must accommodate seasonal movement. |