Woodcraft of Walpole

How to Make Through Dovetails by Hand

Tuesday, September 16, 12 AM - 6 PM

Making dovetail joints by hand can be a challenge but easily learned through a methodical approach. In this hands-on class, Andrew intends to teach students how to make through dovetails by hand easily and efficiently. With a series of exercises, students will develop the skills and know-how to properly layout and fit the joint using nothing more than hand saws and chisels. This is a skill that will no doubt add eye-appeal and bragging rights to your next woodworking project. In addition, this class will create a firmer foundation for those wishing to learn more challenging hand tool skills used in other types of dovetail joinery such as half-blind and hidden, mitered dovetails.

Make a Shaker-Style Wall Shelf

Part 1: Friday, July 25, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Saturday, July 26, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

With the help and guidance of an experienced furniture maker, Mickey Callahan, students will make a Shaker-Style wall shelf out of cherry. This class will involve the milling and dimensioning of the wood elements along with learning how to make sliding dovetails using simple router techniques. Options for wood finishing will also be discussed.

Box Making 7

Sunday, July 27, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

This one day class is the seventh in a series of exotic wooden boxes. Students will construct a Mini Tea Box to hold four varieties of their favorite tea. This would make a great gift or use it to impress your guests at your next dinner party. This class would make a good starter for someone wanting to get into some of the more advanced box making classes.