EDG - Dovetail Box - Make a Small Hand-cut Dovetail Box 26-1

Make a Small Hand Cut Dovetails Box

Instructor: Robert Mack

Assistants: TBD

Prerequisites: Introduction to Guild Safety

                            Core Tools

                            Router certification recommended

                            Experience cutting dovetails recommended

Skill Level - Intermediate

Class Goal - This class is designed as a follow up course to the hand cutting dovetails classes. The goal to expand your dovetail cutting skills by building a small beautiful dovetailed box.

Class Description - In this two four hour session class, students will construct a small mahogany box using hand cut dovetails for the joinery along with a fitted top and bottom. Student will be provided with pre-milled 1/2 inch thick stock. The box will be 3 1/2" tall by 4" by 6". Some machine work, mostly using the router table or table saw, to cut the rabbets to fit the top and the grooves to fit the bottom, will be required.

Class Tools  - Sharp pencil, marking gauge, layout tools, jigs/bevels, Back saws: Rip & Crosscut, Fret or coping saws, chisel & mallet, marking knife.

Students are welcome to use their own tools if available. Material and tools will be provided.

• Staying Home When Sick: Members are urged to prioritize their health and the health of others by refraining from attending guild events, workshops, or gatherings when experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, especially those associated with RSV, flu or COVID-19.