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Youth: Your First Dovetail (Ages 10-14)

Learn to make this classic woodworkng joint with hand tools.

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Youth: Your First Dovetail (Ages 10-14)

Youth: Your First Dovetail (Ages 10-14)

Learn to make this classic woodworkng joint with hand tools.

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A dovetail joint connects a piece of wood cut to a shape that resembles a dove's tail with a piece cut to create an interlocking shape. The joints are commonly found in projects that range from drawers to log cabins.

While there won't be enough time to complete a project, you'll 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!

Details

  • Skill level: Beginners welcome.
  • Ages 10-14 are welcome.

Details

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

Class Policies

  • Open to youth ages 10 to 14.
  • You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid dangling clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
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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