Summer - Fall 2023 Class Schedule available. Dovetails: Every Which Way but “Normal” with Will Neptune
The dovetail is well known and appreciated for it's strength and beauty . Books and magazines regularly show how to cut basic lap and through dovetails, but very little is written about other types and applications of this joint. Complex furniture construction may require angled or compound angled dovetails. Drawer dividers, partitions and shelves often rely on a slot dovetail at the front edge of the case which include a number of interesting variations such as: through, lap, half tail ,stepped or with mitered beads. Case parts can be joined away from the ends using housed tapered dovetails. Even a simple table will frequently utilize a dovetail joining the top stretcher into the top of the leg. Each of these joints provides a technical solution to some construction problem. Learning to plan, lay out and cut these joints is a great way to improve your bench skills. These joints can be used in a wide range of future projects. In this unique hands-on class you will make a series of sample joints that serve as a record of the methods used for layout and cutting sequence. Demonstrations will show how more complex examples are variations of the sample joints. It is suggested that participants should be familiar with basic though dovetails. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn expand your skills with Will Neptune. Tuition: $225.00 (plus materials)
