Yes. Although you can interlock the joints without having to put glue. The option is basically up to you. Woodworking projects with dovetail joints demonstrate the attention and workmanship that goes into them. Dovetail joints are easy to put together with a few basic glue and assembly tricks. Just keep in mind that you have to put the glue first before joining the wood boards or it will surely be difficult if you do it right after the boards are wedged into each other.