About

Learn how to plan your dovetail project, how to use a router table to cut the tails, and then how to adjust and use BARN's flexible dovetail jig to cut the corresponding pins. The combination of the router table and the dovetail jig offers a flexible approach to beautiful and effective joinery. The class also covers dovetail applications, sizing and spacing, and how to accommodate different species of wood.

Create a small dovetail demonstration box and take home a handy guide summarizing the process.

The dovetail jig in the photograph was built by Bob Spangler, a Bainbridge Island furniture maker who teaches a chair-making class at BARN.

Details

A $10 materials fee, included in the class fee, covers everything you need.

Prerequisites

• Orientation to the Woodshop
• Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid dangling jewelry or clothing.
• Bring your own safety glasses and hearing protection, if you have them.