[quote="jg300da"] using expensive and rare wood is no way to learn new techniques in joinery.
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All of the sarcasm and condescension aside I stand by a comment in my earlier post. Now we could argue about whether or not nailing a plain face frame onto a simple square box, as in the clock picture that Nick posted, that may be constructed with butt joints for all we know, as a "joinery technique". We could even ask the same question about the tool chest and why weren't the drawers constructed with dovetail joints. Is it the only joint? No. Is it the best joint for drawer construction? No question. Should it have been used in a project that is considered "fine cabinetry"? No question in my mind.
Learning how to cut and fit these joints properly is not something a beginning woodworker should be practicing on rare hardwoods. That was my original point. Now, we could argue about the variation in hardwood prices across the country if it will help you prove your argument. You might even say that price is not an issue. The fact is it's wastefull and serves no purpose.
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