Hand-Cut Dovetails 101
Experience Level: ANY
Instructor: James Wright (Wood By Wright)
Class Size: 5 in person and 20 virtual
Sessions: 1 session at 4ish hours
This course is being offered in person (Rockford, IL) and via Zoom.
Course Description
The class will start by going through the basics of cutting a thorough dovetail set. This is a very beginner-level class. it is designed for those who are just starting out in the hand-tool woodworking world. Once the first dovetail is done, we will move on to a second dovetail, and if the class is up for it, we will do a half-blind dovetail.
Tools/Materials Needed*
Tools:
Dovetail saw
Bench chisel set
Coping saw (optional)
file set (optional)
Marking Knife
Square 4-6″
Marking gauge
Dividers
Bench With Vice
Supplies needed:
Two scrap pieces of wood 3/4″ X 3 1/2″ over 1′ long
Course Dates
February 21st, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. CST (10:00 a.m. EST) to 1:00 p.m. CST (2:00 p.m. EST)