Traditional Joinery 
Using Dovetail Joints
with David Beckford
This class is located at David's workshop in Johns Island, SC

March 25 & 26, 9:00 - 5:00 with 1 hour lunch
Cost - $250

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About the Teacher
David Beckford has 30 years of experience in every aspect of building and restoring antique furniture. He specializes in the restoration of Charleston and American Colonial furniture pieces. Some of his work can be seen at MESDA in Winston-Salem, the Charleston Museum , Historic Charleston Foundation, Middleton Place Foundation, and Kaminski House in Georgetown , SC. Private collectors include Kaufman Collection (Norfolk, VA), Rivers Collection, and Cynthia & Priestly Coker Collection in Charleston, SC.

"David's knowledge and instructing skills were inspirational. 
D. Hamilton

"David is a remarkable talent and has opened up a world 
of furniture I never realized was available to me. He is the 
best of the best in his field. 

"David is a consummate teacher. He uses practical methods,
makes many of his own tools, and could publish the greatest
book ever written on finishing techniques and repairs."
J. Ogilvie

"David provided a lot of historical background 
on restoration techniques and period piece characteristics.
J. Kosh
 

About the class
In this class, you will learn the basics of traditional joinery and how to hand cut dovetail joints. We will go over the process of:

- How to sharpen chisels
- How to lay out dovetails
- How to cut dovetails accurately 

Materials that will be provided during class
- wood mallet
- wood
- coping saw
- sharpening stones

Materials you will need to bring

- Well sharpened ½” dovetail chisel or paring chisel (not mortise chisel)