Sin City Woodworkers, a Vegas valley social and networking group committed to serious (and not so serious!) woodworking discussions, meet on the third Wednesday of each month to share everything from techniques and ideas to information about local suppliers and much more.
Our next meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 and will be held at Woodcraft of Las Vegas at 5220 W. Charleston Blvd.
And wow - do we have a special treat in store! We’re thrilled to announce that Chuck Luttrell will be demonstrating his tried and true method for hand cut dovetails.
Ask ten woodworkers about cutting dovetails … and you’ll get eleven answers!
Hand cut dovetails without the aid of a jig, requires lots of practice and can be discouraging to beginners. But Chuck’s method is one that employs using hand tools and a simple jig. The good news is - Chuck’s method allows beginners to produce very good dovetails on the first try.
Chuck is the senior carpenter for Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and in addition to carpentry and historic preservation for the park, he’s also a hobbyist woodworker. He’s made over 70 sea chests, tool chests, hope chests, - all with hand cut dovetail joinery.
We’ll be holding a show and tell, too - so bring your latest project and share it with the group.
As always, the public is welcome to attend our meetings, so members - please feel free to bring a guest along.
If you have questions or need directions, call my shop at (702) 672-8981.
See you Wednesday!
