A more satisfactory method of hiding the mortises in a dovetail joint is by means of a doublelapped dovetail, which fits together in the form of a rabbeted corner with the stopped pins in the drawer front leaving a sufficient projection of the front edge to cover the half end grain of the sides. The height of perfection is achieved in the construction of the secret miter dovetail, as illustrated. This precise example of fine cabinetmaking, like the other modifications noted above, must be chiseled out, with the exception of the miter saw cuts that joint the shoulders, followed by triangular kerfs sawn as in the stoppedlap dovetail. gluing Glue is a fastener that penetrates the entire surface of the wood, forming tiny tongues that lock into the microscopic mortises or pores between the fibers. Unlike nails and screws, which bind two pieces of wood onlv at single points of contact, a good gluing job literally welds the pieces together with a strength usually greater than that of the members forming the joint. For successful gluing. (1) the glue must be good; (2) the joint must fit accurately; (3) due allowance must be made for shrinking; and (4) pressure must be properly applied for a sufficient time. Animal glue. Professional cabinetmakers have long favored hot animal glue, originally because of its relatively short drying time as well as for its suitability for rubbed joints. Animal glue comes in sheets and in crushed or powdered form. It is heated in a castiron glue pot in the form of a double boiler. Such a pot can be improvised from a tin can. with its top cut off flush, fitted into a larger can with space for the hot water. Bits of brick, stones, or small angle irons on their CABINETMAKING sides should be placed in the bottom of the large can to separate the two botto The glue is placed in the smaller receptacle, covered with water, and allowec =oak from 3 to 8 hours, until it swells to a jellylike mass without liquefying. When the glue is to be used, the bottom section of the gluepot assembh filled with sufficient water and the glue is heated to about 150° F., being stii the while but not with sufficient force to produce air bubbles. A good glue give off no objectionable odors while being heated. When the glue becomes creamy and drips from the stirring paddle in 1 strings, it is ready for use. It should be maintained at room temperature th after until the work is completed. In using hot glue the wood should be warr first to prevent chilling the glue into setting before pressure can be prop< applied. Animal glue is not waterproof. Fish Glue. Fish glue comes in liquid form, which is especially useful for occasional worker because haste in its application is not required. In fact, a it has been brushed on to both of the surfaces to be joined, it is permitted to st; for a few minutes to observe whether excess absorption will require further tou ing up before the joint is permanently assembled. Although not as strong as ani: glue it is excellent for softwoods.