Rustic Dovetail Keepsafe Box
Overview & Philosophy
Craft an elegant heirloom container with through-dovetails from local English Oak and Walnut. Master chiseling wood drawers and fitting brass hinges with millimeter precision.
Skills you will master during this workshop:
- Wood species pairing
- Through dovetails
- Lid rebating
- French polishing
David Green
Artisan green woodworker specializing in Swedish axe and knife spoon-carving techniques.
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