Finger / dovetail joints

Yes, it can be done.

Dovetails have the problem of Carbide Create not being able to model this tool geometry in 3D:

Yes, it requires some sort of vertical fixture:

But the problem is, it make projects more complex — each box becomes at a minimum 3 setups:

  • mount parts flat on the machine and cut parts to length/width
  • mount 4 boards in fixture and cut joinery in two corners
  • rotate 4 boards and remount in fixture and cut joinery in two opposing corners

I find it far more workable to just cut the parts and the joinery in one operation:

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