Eye-ball dovetails

Just to follow up on yesterday's post re hand cutting dovetails, which I eye-balled with no measuring, no jigs, no gauges using only a dovetail saw, coping saw, chisel and chisel hammer, knife and combination square. 16 minutes total including demoing and talking about dovetailing options. The more you rely on your eyes, the more accuracy you will gain in freehand work and the more time you will save. I rarely layout my dovetails these days, but I did start by laying them out when I was younger .hos gives me variety and freedom in my creative workspace but it comes only from self discipline and self control both of which are essential to craft mastery.