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Furniture making

1235865601 1236297601 8 book online add to wishlist March 01 - March 06 2009 from £402 Fine furniture making Part 2. An introductory course. Bernard Allen Reference: 5D 0191 Ability:Beginners 4081 8

As a continuation of Part 1, you develop your furniture-making skills by hand planing hardwoods to dimension, laying out and making dovetail joints, cutting dadoes and fitting hinges and locks, while making a small box or cabinet. These projects are designed to enable you to learn hand skills to a high degree of proficiency and accuracy. One-to-one tuition and guidance is given at the bench, in addition to general talks and demonstrations. (Must be booked with Part 1, Jan 30 - Feb 1.)

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Bernard Allen

Bernard Allen is a self-employed designer-craftsman, producing traditional and modern furniture, screens, architectural and ecclesiastical commissions, and small turned items. full profile

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