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Dovetail Saws Put to the New Tools Test

Needing to equip seven student toolboxes with dovetail saws, Peter Sefton and his latest crop of budding furniture makers test eight of the best saws from Britain and beyond, with surprising results…

British Woodworking Magazine

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21/12/201112/09/2022
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Places are still available on our September Beginn Places are still available on our September Beginners Course Learn the essential skills needed to use furniture making tools – our beginners’ course will introduce you to the importance of sharpness and how to sharpen hand tools, as well as accurate joint cutting techniques whilst making a dovetailed and tenoned English Sweet Chestnut letter rack. Duration 5 days - 08:30-17:30 Cost £720 including all materials To find out more click on link in bio. #woodworker #woodworking #woodworkingcourses #furnituremaker
Places still available on the March Beginners Cour Places still available on the March Beginners Course Learn the essential skills needed to use furniture making tools – our beginners’ course will introduce you to the importance of sharpness and how to sharpen hand tools, as well as accurate joint cutting techniques whilst making a dovetailed and tenoned English Sweet Chestnut letter rack. Duration 5 days - 08:30-17:30 Cost £720 including all materials To find out more about the course please visit our website, call us on 01684 591014 or email sarah@peterseftonfurnitureschool.com
Learn how to finish furniture with our French Poli Learn how to finish furniture with our French Polishing Course⁠ ⁠ Places still available for October! ⁠ ⁠ If you have been thinking about pursuing your passion for woodworking and improving your furniture finishing skills, there are still places available on our French Polishing Course, 11th-12th October 2021. ⁠ ⁠ Find out more...⁠ Click on link in bio⁠ ⁠ #woodwork #wood #woodshop #woodworker #woodcraft #finewoodworking #restore #refinisher #refinishing #woodworkingprojects
Peter Sefton demonstrates how to cut through dovet Peter Sefton demonstrates how to cut through dovetails by hand using a range of techniques for marking out, sawing, chiselling and checking before final assembly. This step by step guide shows a range of tools and techniques Peter uses within his own furniture making school on his courses for beginners. Dovetails can seem intimidating but Peter explains that with the use of sharp tools, careful marking out and following a methodical approach any woodworker can master this beautiful strong joint. VISIT our YouTube channel to watch the full video. #petersefton #furnitureschool #furniture #woodworking #woodwork #furnituremaker #finefurniture #handmade #finewoodworking #furnituredesign #handtools #bespoke #cabinetmaking #craftsmanship #craft #woodworker #wood #woodcraft #handcraft #design #cabinetmaker #diy
We’re going to be at #ShedFest2021 an online Fes We’re going to be at #ShedFest2021 an online Festival for Makers and Crafters hosted by @UKMensSheds #MensSheds are great at engaging Men (& women) through making, repurposing, repairing and through the social connections they provide. https://menssheds.org.uk/shedfest-2021/ Peter Sefton will talk about wood joints with Tony Smith-Crallan, discuss his career and demonstrate how to make fantastic dovetails every time! #makers #woodturning #metalworking #socialprescribing #raspberrypi #menshealthawareness #shouldertoshoulder
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