Craft, Trade, & Manufacturing Courses

Brooklyn, NY

Basic Dovetail Joinery

Intermediate

This single-session 3hr class introduces the participants to dovetail joinery with Japanese tools, including saws & chisels. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to layout and mark these joints, as well as cut and fit them.

This course does require knowledge and experience with basic hand-tool woodworking fundamentals, similar to those learned in the "Build Your Toolbox" course. If you are unsure you meet the requirements, please reach out to classes@makegoodwood.com for guidance before registering.

Some task-specialized tools will be available, but participants will be expected to bring their own basic tools, including chisels, saws, and tools for layout & marking.

Cost includes materials used during class.

Course Details

Location300 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

LevelIntermediate

Capacity6 students

instructor info

Will O'Connor

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Languages spoken: English

Nine years ago, I put this lifelong fascination into action and became a traditional woodworker. In our apartment, I applied what I had studied in the past, practicing the old methods, without big machines and, of course, without the noise and dust. With a couple saws, a few handplanes, and some chisels, I found I was able to make nearly anything—small furniture, boxes, home accessories, wooden jewelry, and even our dining room suite—simply and beautifully. Now, I'd like to help new people get started in the craft and provide opportunities for woodworkers at all skill levels to expand their skills and deepen their experience.