Handcut Dovetails (6h)
Handcut Dovetails (6h)
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Whats on the workbench?
Learn the fine art of handcut dovetails! In this full-day workshop, you will hand cut classic fine furniture joint, the dovetail. You will learn how to lay out, saw, chisel, and fit tight joints with clean shoulders and crisp baselines. By the end, you will complete at least one dovetailed corner. If you are interested in pursuing hand tool woodworking this is an essential skill to develop.
What You Will Learn:
- Tails-first approach to cutting dovetails
- Choosing and preparing stock
- Accurate layout with knife lines, gauges, and bevels
- Saw control with a Japanese dovetail saw
- Chisel techniques for paring to a baseline and fitting for a gap-free joint
Who Should Attend:
Beginner and intermediate woodworkers who want reliable, repeatable hand-tool joinery without jigs. No prior dovetail experience is required. Comfort using a handsaw and chisels is recommended.
What to Bring:
- Closed-toe shoes and pants are recommended.
- You are welcome to bring your own tools for cutting dovetails if you have prior experience.
Recommended Prerequisite:
Existing experience using hand tools or attendance for The Intro To Hand Tools class is recommend to ensure some familiarity with the tools.
What’s Included:
We provide all the necessary materials, tools, and equipment for the workshops. See you soon.
Where is this workshop held?
Join us at 388 Carlaw Avenue - Unit 200A in Toronto's East End.
What's included?
What's included?
We provides all the necessary materials, tools, and equipment for the workshops. See you soon.
Where is this workshop held?
Where is this workshop held?
Join us at 388 Carlaw Avenue - Unit 200A in Toronto's East End.
Class Sizes?
Class Sizes?
We keep classes small, 3-6 people max. More space, more attention and better vibes.
We can host your groups, but will have the same student-teacher ratio!
