How to Make a Dovetail Joint. Part of the series: Carpentry & Home Improvement Skills. Making a dovetail joint can hold together two pieces of wood at a right angle for building drawers or furniture. Construct a dovetail joint to secure two pieces of wood using a dovetail saw and chisel with instruction from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/video_4951889_mak...