David Stephenson Bespoke Furniture. Handmade in Hampshire since 2009
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      • One day taster course make a stool
      • Introduction to woodworking machinery
      • Sharpening and setting up hand tools
      • Introduction to hand-cut dovetail joints
      • Introduction to hand applied finishes
      • Introduction day to furniture joinery
      • Build a High Vice
      • Build a pair of Krenov style saw horses
    • Two Day Courses >
      • Mix and Match
      • Introduction to Furniture Joinery
      • Build an oak console table
      • Build a pair of oak side tables
      • Build an oak coffee table
      • Build a Pair of Pine Side Tables
      • Build a Pine Coffee Table
      • Build a Pine Console Table
    • Three Day Build a Roubo Workbench Project
    • Three day Build a Chair makers workbench (Mini Roubo Workbench)
    • Build a Stable Coffee Table
    • Woodworking Courses for Two >
      • Taster day for Two, make a stool!
      • Machinery day for two
      • Dovetail day for two
      • Introduction day to furniture joinery for two
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Introduction to hand-cut dovetail joints

learn how to cut your first dovetail joints

Learn how to produce 'through' and ‘lapped’ dovetail joints on this one-day course.

Dovetail joints have been used for thousands of years and are seen as a mark of high craftsmanship. They are also tremendously strong joints, most commonly used in drawers, boxes and chests. During this one-day course, you will be taught David’s method of producing accurate, clean 'through' and ‘lapped’ dovetail joints using traditional hand tools to mark and cut the joints.

This course costs £180 (or £165 with Double Up!), which includes a light lunch at either the onsite cafe or local pub and all materials required.


This course is eligible for our ‘Double Up!’ option. At checkout, choose whether you would prefer to attend this course alone, or that you are happy to double up with another person. It can be arranged for a date that suits both parties.

Introduction to hand-cut dovetail joints

£165.00 - £180.00
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Beautiful bespoke freestanding furniture, designed and made in Hampshire.
Woodworking and furniture making courses and tuition.
Phone: 0754 556 2669
7 The Fairground Craft & Design Centre, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire UK SP11 0QN
  • Welcome
  • Meet the Maker
    • Meet the Workshop Dog
  • Bespoke Furniture Making
  • Courses
    • The Course Calendar
    • Frequently asked questions for woodworking courses.
    • One day courses >
      • One day taster course make a stool
      • Introduction to woodworking machinery
      • Sharpening and setting up hand tools
      • Introduction to hand-cut dovetail joints
      • Introduction to hand applied finishes
      • Introduction day to furniture joinery
      • Build a High Vice
      • Build a pair of Krenov style saw horses
    • Two Day Courses >
      • Mix and Match
      • Introduction to Furniture Joinery
      • Build an oak console table
      • Build a pair of oak side tables
      • Build an oak coffee table
      • Build a Pair of Pine Side Tables
      • Build a Pine Coffee Table
      • Build a Pine Console Table
    • Three Day Build a Roubo Workbench Project
    • Three day Build a Chair makers workbench (Mini Roubo Workbench)
    • Build a Stable Coffee Table
    • Woodworking Courses for Two >
      • Taster day for Two, make a stool!
      • Machinery day for two
      • Dovetail day for two
      • Introduction day to furniture joinery for two
    • Course Gift Vouchers
  • Collections
    • The Stable Furniture Collection
    • Kingston Table Collection
    • Home Accessories & Kitchenware
    • Aftercare Information
  • Etsy Shop
  • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Returns and cancellations
  • Blog