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Hand-Cut Dovetail Basics

Dovetail joints, a technique that joins two pieces of wood using pins and tails (shaped like a wedge, resembling a dove's tail) , are known for their strength and are commonly used

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Hand-Cut Dovetail Basics

Hand-Cut Dovetail Basics

Dovetail joints, a technique that joins two pieces of wood using pins and tails (shaped like a wedge, resembling a dove's tail) , are known for their strength and are commonly used

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Learn how to design, lay out, and mark dovetail joints and how to cut them accurately and efficiently using hand saws and chisels. Also learn tricks to getting them to fit perfectly.

There won't be enough time in this class to complete a project, but you will go home with one or two completed corners, which you can use to refresh your memory later about which parts to cut and which to leave. It's surprisingly easy to get that mixed up if you haven't cut dovetails for a while, so having a reference piece can save you a lot of grief.

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Wear closed-toe shoes.

Prerequisites

  • This class is open to students who have taken Orientation to the Woodshop. Multiple sessions are listed on the Woodworking Calendar
  • Prior hand tool experience is recommended but not required.

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.

Instructor
Paul Kury

Paul Kury studied woodworking at Lonnie Bird’s School of Fine Woodworking in Dandridge, Tenn., and has been an active woodworker for more than 40 years. His preference is 18th-century furniture. Paul also volunteers as a woodworking safety monitor at BARN.

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