Description

In the Boston Chest class, you’ll make an 18th-century Chippendale masterpiece. The stunning proportions and simple lines allow you to showcase highly figured lumber.

 

Boston Chest

The five-day Boston Chest class begins with full-scale shop drawings. You’ll jump into the joinery, making moldings and feet throughout the remainder of the week.

 

 

 

Some of the skills learned in the Boston Chest class are:

• How to create full-sized working drawings
• Quick and easy joint layout and construction methods
• How to make bracket feet

Materials are not included in the class fee. Lumber for this project may be purchased through us or on your own and shipped to our shop at least four weeks prior to the class.

Each student should supply his, or her, own:

• Safety glasses and hearing protection
• Combination or machinist square
• Bevel gauge
• Bench chisels
• Carvers mallet
• Dovetail saw
• Marking gauge
• Smooth plane or jack plane
• Block plane
• Tape measure or folding rule

If you do not have the tools on the list, don’t panic; there are plenty of tools for your use in class.

Course Dates:

• March 30 – April 3, 2026

 

 

The shop opens at 8:30 am. Class begins at 9:00 am.  A delicious lunch, snacks, and soft drinks are provided. Class ends at 4:30 pm – the shop remains open until 5:30 pm.

The class is limited to a maximum of 3 students.

Call or email to be placed on the waiting list if this class sells out.