Hand-Cut Dovetailed Blanket Chest Class

It is a Blanket Chest! It is a Hope Chest! It is what you want it to be as this project represents one of the most enduring pieces of heirloom furniture. These chests are often passed down in families for many generations. The best historical examples are made with hand cut dovetails since this is, without a doubt, the best joint for preserving the integrity of the chest over time. Your own hand cut dovetailed chest will become an instant heirloom of which you can be the proud creator!

In this class you will build a beautiful Blanket Chest of a dimension that suits your needs. The chest is made of solid wood panels for the case, top, and base. If time allows, an interior structure and small drawer can be added.

The main emphasis of the seminar will be case construction using hand cut through-dovetails. You don't need prior dovetail experience for taking this class but my Dovetail Class will give you a head start and more confidence. You will learn the techniques needed to build this chest successfully through one-on-one instruction and demonstrations during the week. At the same time, you will acquire skills that are broadly applicable to other pieces that you may wish to make in the future.

You can expect to learn:

• dovetailing and more dovetailing
• how to work with and glue up matched solid panels
• how to hinge and attach a top
• how to make and install a solid wood bottom and base
• finishing touches that make a difference.

Enjoy the small class size and lots of personal attention while making a beautiful project of enduring quality.

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