This handsome tool chest is a great three-day introduction to several bedrock hand-tool joinery techniques: dovetails, dados, rabbets and shiplaps. Plus you'll learn how to cut a fingernail moulding, raise a panel, use cut-nails and rules for carcase construction. By the end of Day 3, you'll be able to pop all your tools in your new chest (which fits in the back of almost any car) for your drive home.

Beginners are welcome.

Cost

The class fee is $875 (due at registration), which includes the wood and lunch every day (the instructor will send suggestions for the hardware).

Cancellations will be accepted up until four weeks before the class for a full refund. If cancellation occurs within four weeks prior to the start of class, a refund will be issued only if the slot can be filled.)

Students will receive a tool list from the instructor.

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