4 Steps to Add Hinges on a Dovetail Chest with Hand Tools

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Learn my simple and quick method for adding historical butt hinges onto a dovetail chest using traditional hand tools. Tools & products used in this woodworking lesson:
* Vintage Router planes: https://ebay.to/35my9Ak
* New router plane (shown in the video): http://bit.ly/3iUXwRC
* 1-inch chisel (see my favorites): https://lddy.no/qlj8
* Marking knife: https://lddy.no/uatv
* Combination square: https://amzn.to/2WBzvnr
* Wheel marking gauge: https://amzn.to/39tivbf
* Quick clamps: https://amzn.to/2Rh29cG
* Awl: https://lddy.no/uaty
* Egg beater hand drill: http://ebay.to/36kUh0W
* 50-Piece Mini HSS Drill Bit Set (my favorite): http://bit.ly/2YpGCRQ
* Slotted wood screws: http://bit.ly/3cg7dc5
* Butt hinges: https://amzn.to/39HhrPO
* Slotted screw drivers: http://bit.ly/3prVriz
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