Dovetail Box Making with Hand Tools

Description

This course has been developed to allow you to really focus on using hand tools. You will make a dovetailed hardwood box with a hinged lid. The course is less about the box and more about the skills you will learn and the hand tools you will enjoy using. You will focus on accurate marking out with discussion about best marking out tools and many tips. Then you will work through may fundamental woodwork processes: Marking out including Dovetail joints, sawing, chiseling/paring, using a plough plane to create grooves, assembly and clamping, creating chamfers/bevels and fitting hinges. You will have the opportunity to use both Western saws and Japanese and there is usually lots of tool talk. The workshop is well equipped with quality workspaces and tools kits. I keep the group sizes small to allow for high level of tuition. I believe that the learning process is accelerated by focusing on the nuance and detail. Good process, good tool selection, developing good habits and routines. My focus is for you to enjoy the process and leave with as much knowledge as I can pass on in the time we have.

What's included in the price?

All tools provided. Tea and coffee available. Fridge and microwave on site.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Craven Conservation and Restoration Ltd

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

I am a qualified & accredited cabinet maker and furniture restorer. I have a passion for traditional crafts and teach various aspects of making & restoring. I also write for woodwork magazine 'Quercus' and for 'Woodland Heritage'. I feel that our health & quality of life is enhanced by working practically, making and learning new skills. At a time in society, when consumerism has taken hold, we throw too many things away and do not appreciate materials or nature. We must make better and restore more. We need more relaxing workbench time and less screen time!