Getting Started with Hand-cut Dovetails

Acquire skills in hand-cutting half-blind and full-blind dovetails while constructing a drawer that utilizes these joints for strength and durability.  
A chunky dovetail joint in a light-colored wood, clamped in a vise.
Dovetail joints, via laborlimaetoolworks.blogspot.com/2017 (cc)
This workshop complements our Hand-Cut Dovetail Drawer Making and Advanced Cabinetry Workshops, which may be taken independently if desired. The maximum class size to allow for highly personalized instruction and attention is four (4) people. Let us know if you would like a larger size and we can add an assistant instructor to help out. Note: This class has a minimum age of 15.

Materials & Tools

  • IMPORTANT: This class requires a set of dovetail chisels. Contact us if you need a recommendation.
  • This utilizes wood from purchased from local hardwood suppliers. Reclaimed wood used in this class.

Safety & PPE

  • Respect the shop rules and safety guidelines before using any tools or equipment.
  • N95 masks, safety glasses, and gloves are provided.
  • Wear something you don’t mind getting dirty. The glues, paints, and stains we use can permanently stain clothes.

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