Valet Tray (AKA Catch-All Tray)
Course Description
This course will be aimed towards those wanting to sharpen their hand tool skills. These trays are great skill builders and can be made to any size to fit your storage needs. They are also a great way to use those off cuts that clutter your shop!
We will tackle cutting and fitting dovetails and with only 1 tail in each corner this is the perfect introduction to dovetails. You will also learn how to fit a tray bottom, layout joints, glue-up projects, and how to hide your mistakes. We will also briefly discuss wood movement and how that can affect projects over time.
This course is sponsored by our friends at Exotic Wood Zone!
Tool/Materials Needed*
Tools:
-Hand saw for cutting dovetails
-1/2″ chisel
-Square
-Pencil
-Marking Knife
-Marking Guage
-Mallet
-Block Plane
-Dovetail marker or bevel gauge
Lumber:
Exotic Wood Zone is sponsoring this course and provided in the sides of the tray. All you will need to obtain is:
-1 piece of plywood = about 9 x 9 to allow for waste, ending goal is 8×8 (1/8″ thickness recommended)
*If you qualify for free courses and you do not have the tools to participate in this course, please let us know in the Additional Comments of the registration form. We may be able to get these supplies for you. To see if you qualify, click HERE.
Course Cost*
$40
Materials for this course will not arrive in time. You can still participate but you will need to source your own materials. (4 pieces of 8″ x 1 1/4″ x 3/8″)
*If you qualify for a free course you will not be charged for anything. Application steps are in the registration form or click HERE to see if you qualify.
Course Dates
September 7th and 8th from 1:00 p.m. EST to 4:00 p.m. EST