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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
Predict the dimensional change of a wood board as moisture content drops from initial to final equilibrium, using the species-specific shrinkage rate. Useful for milling green lumber, planning joinery clearances, and avoiding warping or splitting in finished work.
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Key differences
| Dovetail Joint Calculator | Wood Shrinkage Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Woodworking | Woodworking |
| Inputs required | 5 | 4 |
| Result | Tail Width (inches) | Final Size (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. | Predict the dimensional change of a wood board as moisture content drops from initial to final equilibrium, using the species-specific shrinkage rate. Useful for milling green lumber, planning joinery clearances, and avoiding warping or splitting in finished work. |