So now that I have my cherry all planed up, I go to the Marc Adams School. On Saturday I took the one day dovetail cutting class. I had never hand cut dovetails before, and I would highly recommend the one day class prior to the blanket chest class if this is your situation. I had read Ian Kirby's book, and watched some videos, but didn't have time to try my hand before I arrived at the school. After doing research here and on the Pond, I had purchase a set of Two Cherries chisels, and an Adria dovetail saw. In both cases, the money was very well spent.
Kelly Mehler is an outstanding instructor. I'll say it again. Kelly Mehler is an outstanding instructor. Marc Adams runs a first class school. There are plenty of large machines (saws, planers, jointers, bandsaws, drum sanders) so that wait time is minimized, and everyone has their own bench. Safety is emphasized, and Zane, Doug and Herman were extremely helpful throughout the week. I'll say it again, Marc Adams runs a first class operation.
The one day class is an excellent intro to hand cutting dovetails. We started out doing one big dovetail, then two, then three. On Saturdays, class starts at 0900, and by 3 pm I was feeling much better about not being "in over my head" for the blanket chest class. I didn't have time to work on my half blind dovetails, but Kelly did give us a lecture on how to do them, and practice material to take home with us.
So, here is a pic of Kelly, and I apologize to him that I don't have a better one to show. I think I caught him in the middle of talking.
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