Dovetail Cabin Weekend academy

Academy Outline

  • Welcome: Intro & Safety
  • Tools & Gear
  • Build Progression Overview
  • Mill Half Logs 
  • Cut Dovetails with Jig
  • Methods for Stacking Logs
  • Finish Walls
  • Top Log
  • Roof Structure (truss)
  • Roof System
  • Fireside Q&A with Randy

 

  • Cut Openings
  • Frame Openings
  • Bonus as time alows:
    • Perlins
    • Saddle Notch
    • Peeling Logs
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F. A. Q.

You can opt to pay the full tuition price up front or make a $500 deposit at registration to reserve your spot and we will send an invoice for the balance which can be paid online or in-person by the start of the class on October 16th.

The deposit will be refundable upon cancellation until September 10th to give us a chance to fill the slot, after that date it will no longer be refunded if you need to cancel. If you choose to pay in full and have to cancel after September 10th you will receive back what you paid for tuition less $500.

It is $1,597 for each participant. Since the class involves using chainsaws, sawmills and equipment we are limiting it to only 10 participants. The cost to come learn as an observer is $497.

Yes, absolutely!

If the class is full, you can still click the registration button to be added to our waitlist for no cost in case someone cancels. 

You can cancel your registration for a full refund up until September 10th. 

After that the deposit is non-refundable if you can’t make it.

The class will run rain or shine, so be prepared! 
October is usually beautiful in Branson, fairly mild temps, not as much rain and less bugs… but it is still Missouri. If something happens and we have to reschedule you will have the opportunity to keep or spot or opt for a refund of tuition paid.

We will start at 8:00 am each morning. Will take an hour break for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and finish between 5:00 and 6:00 pm in the evening.

Accommodations and meals are not part of the tuition. But this is Branson and there are lots and lots of options so you can pick what suits you best. We will send a list of a few recommendations.

This class is hands-on, so expect to work so set your mind and dress accordingly!

Boots, jeans, gloves, long sleeves, and both eye and ear protection are really good ideas.

(Please don’t show up in yoga pants and tennis shoes…)