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.
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:
We will be using the dimensions below; however, the tray can be whatever size you want. The size we are making should fit a cell phone and wallet side by side with some room to spare.
-4 pieces = 8″ x 1 1/4″ x 3/8″ (any species)
-1 piece of plywood = about 9 x 9 to allow for waste, ending goal is 8×8 (1/8″ thickness recommended)
Please ensure your lumber is prepped/dimensioned prior to the course start.
*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 Dates
September 7th and 8th from 1:00 p.m. EST to 4:00 p.m. EST