While initially intimidating to make, hand cut dovetails are a woodworking joint quite accessible to everyone with a bit of guidance, a saw, a sharp chisel and some practice. In this class you will learn the correct terminology to understand the mechanics of the dovetail, the principals of proper layout techniques for marking the dovetails and the steps involved with cutting and paring accurately to your layout lines. While the class will focus primarily on through dovetails, if time permits, the cutting of half-blind dovetails will be demonstrated and practiced. So come spend a day to learn how to create the most handsome, durable and time-honored joinery found in woodworking.

Recommended reading: The Complete Dovetail by Ian Kirby

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