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Just what woodworkers have been asking for. This instructional video is specifically designed for the way woodworkers use SketchUp. Whatever your skill level, novice to advanced, you’ll get up to speed fast with Fine Woodworking’s Google SketchUp Guide for Woodworkers: The Basics. Easy and intuitive to use. Learn how to set up the program, use drawing tools, navigate in a 3-D space, sketch, refine drawings, and create shop-ready plans. Already know a little? This easy-to-skim video lets you focus on what’s new to you and even lets you go back to review any topic, any time. Learn from an experienced instructor. Dave Richards, an authorized SketchUp trainer, uses a basic cabinet as a model. He walks you through the whole process, from rough sketch through developing your own set of project plans. Along with his expert tips and shortcuts, you’ll get his handy cheat sheet plus a bonus digital plan. The best way to invest an hour. The Basics video is just what every woodworker needs to do custom work. With SketchUp, it’s easier to design your own furniture, refine the concept in 3-D before you build, and assemble all the parts flawlessly. 66 min.
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Stretch your skills and build a beautiful piece. In just 80 minutes, you can treat yourself to an overview of the fundamentals of case construction in Build a Frame-and-Panel Cabinet. Furniture maker and woodworking instructor Tim Rousseau walks you through every step of the process, from rough board to final cabinet in this DVD, which includes a Bonus SketchUp Plan. The perfect project for improving your work. As Tim demonstrates, this one-door, one-drawer piece is the best vehicle for teaching all the fundamentals. It involves mastery of a variety of unique joinery techniques. The external frame is secured with basic mortise-and-tenon joints but, as you’ll see, there’s more to the internal frame than meets the eye – and that includes using connectors called blades. Tackle the details that make all the difference. You’ll learn how to make a frame-and-panel door that fits precisely into its opening, an efficient way to install knife hinges, and techniques for shaping tapered legs. Discover expert tips for installing a drawer that slides like a piston, so every drawer you build going forward will work just as smoothly. The one workshop class that’s a must-see. These how-to episodes offer intermediate woodworkers an invaluable opportunity to master the essentials of constructing quality casework. From initial design and plans to finishing and hardware, it’s all here. Order your Build a Frame-and-Panel Cabinet DVD now. About the Author Timothy Rousseau got his start as a furniture maker at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship. After completing the 12-week program in 1998, he stayed on as workshop assistant and artist in residence. Next he polished his furniture skills in Hoboken, N.J., where he worked in a highly-regarded cooperative and learned from some of the best professionals around. Tim returned to Maine in 2002 as the school's resident instructor. Now he makes furniture full time and leads two of the schools 12-week programs each year, teaching case construction among other things.
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Learn dovetail techniques from a pro. Veteran furniture maker Stephen Hammer demonstrates five techniques every woodworker needs to know in Fine Woodworking’s Dovetails, a DVD that includes a BONUS SketchUpPlan. Watch an expert at work. This instructional video shows you how to use hand and power tools to make handsome, tight-fitting joints quickly and accurately. It also takes you step by step through the process of laying out, cutting, and assembling intricate dovetails. Master the art and craft of five dovetails. In about a half hour, you will be introduced to five different techniques for building joinery that is solid and strong, including: Easier through-dovetails Half-blind dovetails in half the time Decorative through-dovetails Curved through-dovetails Curved half-blind dovetails Turning good craftsmen into great ones. Dovetails is a must for woodworkers who want to refine their skills and build furniture that’s beautiful and stands the test of time. About the Author Stephen Hammer studied at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine, and operates his own shop, turning out high-end furniture and cabinetry. He resides in Connecticut.
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This DVD contains instructions on the following woodworking techniques: Ogee Bracket Feet: This method begins with the layout of the pattern and cove cutting at the table saw. We show you how to set up the mitering of the feet so that each foot matches in design & size. Cabriole Leg: In this technique we walk you through the method to build these graceful legs. Step by step, you learn the correct way to lay out the pattern, the proper cutting sequence at the band saw and how to hand shape the overall design as well as turn the cup of the foot at the lathe. There is also a Bonus included we show you the process to create these legs using only hand tools!! Along the way we point out a number of simple methods and ideas to insure success. Raised Panel Door: We will begin with an understanding of the parts of a door and how one obtains the sizes for those parts. We show you how to set up and complete the mortise and tenon joint as well as a specific method of creating the raised panel at the table saw.
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This DVD is devoted to the more technical aspects of door construction. Covers haunched mortise and tenon joinery on the table and radial arm saw. Illustrates an easy method of laying out the mortise and tenon with handtools. Dr.Cliffe then covers raised panel cutting together with gluing and clamping. The DVD concludes with a demonstration of fitting and hinging techniques for a flush door and an overlay door.
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Critical drawer dimensions are discussed in this DVD. Dr Cliffe tells and shows you how to develop a drawing for complex drawer joinery. Drawer stock is radiused and dadoed before techniques for drawer joinery are presented at both the radial arm and table saw. French dovetails, tongue/dado joints and locking drawer corner joints are also demonstrated.
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Box making is perfect for beginning woodworkers interested in gaining skills, experimenting with design, and feeling satisfaction at a project that can be completed without the time and expense commitment of a bigger project. This DVD will offer basic designs, as well as many variations to teach different woodworking techniques while the audience learns to create a practical item or a gift that will become an heirloom. While this DVD will be enjoyed by beginners, it will also be great for any woodworker interested in small projects that can be done in a weekend with wood leftover from another project.
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Demonstrates the differences between flush, lip, and overlay door. Tolerances, allowances, and dimensions for each type of door are presented. This DVD will show you how to begin with an opening and progress through the steps required to build a door. Demonstrates how to rout doors for 3/8 lip styling and how to make small glass molding safely. Also covers plywood doors with decorative molding trim and raised panel doors without complex joinery.
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This DVD provides information on the types of drawers, materials used to drawers, and some guidelines for hardware selection and installation. Also covered is Dr. Cliffe's quick joinery method of drawer construction. Also offers tips on how to turn your wood scraps into drawer stock.
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Master craftsman Jim Kingshoot brings viewers into his intimate workshop to illustrate how to set up, tune, and utilize the full range of planes, from jack planes and smooth planes to the popular Stanley-Bailey pattern plane and the finest Norris-style planes. Offering time-saving techniques collected from 50 years at the workbench, this guide exhibits easy-to-follow demonstrations on how to make one's own bench plane. Region 1 compatible.
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This DVD is a must for first time builders and a great source of reference for those already building electric guitars. The DVD has more than 2000 photos and over 2 hours of step by step audio instruction that will demystify the art of electric guitar building. It will save you time and money and pay for itself many times over as you embark on the rewarding journey of building your own electric guitar. Robert O'Brien uses a slideshow and audio format that makes it easy for anyone to build a standard electric guitar with a traditional body size and shape. Order your copy today!
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Green building -- smart building -- begins with Building Better Homes. Used by thousands of builders, architects, remodelers, and subcontractors, Building Better Homes shows you how to apply the latest in green building science ideas to residential construction. Using a whole house systems approach, learn how to design and build high-performance houses that are healthier and more comfortable, more durable and energy efficient, and more affordable to own. Building Better Homes also presents hundreds of real-world ways to prevent the most common construction errors. The program follows the construction process step-by-step, with photos of construction details, technical animations, and hours of interactive construction content. Web links and other resources help you stay up-to-date on the latest advances in green building science and the industry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- System Requirements Windows® Microsoft® Windows 2000, XP or Vista Pentium® 3 or faster 512MB RAM (1GB recommended) DVD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher QuickTime 7 player (installer included on disc) Adobe Reader 8.0 (installer included) Apple® Mac OSX® (any version) PowerPC G3 or faster 512MB RAM (1GB recommended) DVD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher This DVD-ROM disk will not play on stand-alone DVD players.
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No matter what kind of cabinet you're building, it's the doors that get most of the attention. Everyone can see the doors -- so you want them to be attractive. And everyone will interact with them, too -- so you want them to be sturdy and functional. In this new DVD on Building Doors, master woodworker Andy Rae shows you how to build all kinds of doors -- each with its own unique style and functionality -- depending on how you plan to use a particular cabinet. Because each type of door is built for its own specific application, it requires slightly different skills, techniques and procedures. And they're all demonstrated here -- with clear, close-up shots of every detail, step-by-step instructions and lots of inside tips from a real pro. Here are some of the topics you'll learn about in this comprehensive DVD. Design variations First build the cabinet Sizing the doors to the case Creating door joints Making breadboard doors, frame-and-panel doors, cope-and-stick doors, and simple glass doors Smoothing a door Choosing hinges Hanging a door Handles, pulls, latches, catches and stops Whether you're a trim carpenter or a weekend woodworker interested in building your skills, this valuable DVD will give you all the advice you need to create any kind of cabinet door.
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If you take a good look inside a few houses, you'll find all types of drawers -- each with its own style and functionality. There are dozens of ways to build drawers too -- all requiring their own special strategies and techniques. In this new DVD on Building Drawers, master woodworker Andy Rae shows you precisely how to build a wide range of attractive, sturdy drawers that will work flawlessly for years. If you're a cabinetmaker -- or aspire to be -- this DVD will be a valuable reference tool, since building drawers is such an essential part of creating cabinets that will look great and work properly. If you're a trim carpenter who builds cabinets or built-ins, you'll find the clear, step-by-step demonstrations on this DVD will be a great help on the job. Whether you're building cabinet drawers in a kitchen, bath, built-in or stand-alone furniture, you'll get all the expert advice you need to handle every project with confidence. From the most basic drawers to those joined by elegant hand-cut dovetails, it's all here for you to see -- brought to you by the consummate professional.
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What hand planes do you need to build furniture? How do you use them? In this DVD Christopher Schwarz explores Jointer Planes, Smoothing Planes and Block Planes, demonstrating their use to make parts used to build a small Shaker hanging cabinet.
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This DVD discusses face frame construction. It demonstrates techniques for face frame joinery and assembly and it helps you understand how the face frame controls most of the cabinet dimensions. Also covers assembly, installation of base moulding and top. Tricks for cutting end and face miters are also presented.
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Now you can watch your own private demonstration on chairmaking with this valuable DVD from Jeff Miller. In clear, simple language, he shows you precisely how to create and put together framed chairs, post-and-ring chairs and chairs with plank seats. By simplifying the complex and providing step-by-step techniques that are easy to follow, Miller's advice will have you ready to build extraordinary chairs in no time. In this DVD, Jeff Miller demystifies the art of chairmaking. He shows how to build comfort, strength, and good looks into three different structural chair styles: framed chairs, post-and-rung chairs, and chairs with plank seats. You'll also learn how to: Lay out compound angles Cut complex joinery Strengthen chairs with corner blocks Construct curved backs Make comfortable seats Weave and upholster a seat This classic Fine Woodworking DVD takes you right into an expert woodworker's shop. So you can see firsthand precisely how to do the work. And it gives you the flexibility to move at your own pace, reviewing any section as often as you like.
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Show Details: Powered-up Techniques for Accurate & Quicker Hand-cut Dovetails Learn secrets to better hand-cut dovetails using only hand tools Achieve a hand-cut look using power tools to speed your work Dovetail large panels using only a jigsaw Discover how to work with warped & bowed panels Hand-cut dovetails are a benchmark of woodworking skill and with the help of Glen D. Huey (and a little practice), your dovetails will instantly identify you as an accomplished artisan. You'll learn hand-cut dovetail basics as Glen shares the secrets he's learned from years of professional experience to quickly produce tight-fitting fine dovetails. Then, he shows you how to use power tools and shop-made jigs (plans included, of course!) to work even faster all without sacrificing the hand-cut dovetail appearance. BONUS: Includes plans for a dovetailed keepsake box! Glen D. Huey is senior editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine. He's been a professional furniture maker for more than 16 years and has been working with Popular Woodworking for 15 of them. Glen's projects have been featured in magazines, books and newspapers.
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David Charlesworth unlocks the secrets of chisels, simple but sophisticated tools. Properly tuned and used chisels are capable of very precise freehand work. Join David's exploration of this versatile tool. Topics include: cutting single lap dovetails, horizontal paring, chopping waste between pins, tenting, final paring, the release cut, and more.
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Volume 1 contains the books "Furnitue and Cabinet Construction", "Joinery", "Shaping Wood" and "Choosing and Installing Hardware". Volume 1 is part of a three-volume set and covers everything in the above listed books. Every single page and thousands of step-by-step photos are yours on one easy-to-search CD-ROM. Print what your need, take it to the shop and work with confidence. Now available on CD-ROM -- the ultimate woodworking reference. The Complete Illustrated Guides book series has long been the standard for trusted information and in-depth coverage of woodworking techniques. Works with both PC and Mac. System Requirements : Windows® : Microsoft® Windows XP, Vista or 7; Pentium® 3 (Pentium 4 recommended); 512MB RAM; DVD-ROM drive; 800x600 minimum screen resolution (1024x768 recommended); 342 MB of available hard drive space required Apple® : Mac OSX® 10.4 or higher; PowerPC G4 (Intel recommended); 256MB RAM (512MB or greater recommended); DVD-ROM drive; 800x600 minimum screen resolution (1024x768 recommended); 620 MB of available hard drive space required
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Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guides" have long been known as the standard of excellence for woodworking reference books. This is your chance to have a huge resource written by the experts, right at your fingertips on CD. Using Woodworking Tools. 281 pages by Lonnie Bird Working with wood Outfitting the shop Benches and damps Gluing and assembly Measuring and marking tools Handsaws and chisels Planes and planing Files and rasps Sharpening hand tools The table saw Jointer and planer The bandsaw The shaper The router table Drilling and mortising tools Finishing. 295 pages by Jeff Jewitt The finishing environment Tools for surface preparation Finishing tools Preparing flat surfaces Preparation of curved and complex surfaces Fixing defects Stain basics and application Glazes, padding stains, and bleaches Controlling odor Filling pores Sealers Choosing a finish Reactive finishes Evaporative finishes Water-based finishes Rubbing out finishes Sharpening. 217 pages by Thomas Lie-Nielsen Steel Abrasives Machines for sharpening Sharpening kits Jigs and fixgtures Gauges and knives Planes Chisels Spokeshaves and beading tools Scrapes Drills Handsaws Axes and adzes Carving tools Turning tools Power tools CD System Requirements: Windows®: Microsoft® Windows XP, Vista or 7; Pentium® 3 (Pentium 4 recommended); 512MB RAM; DVD-ROM drive; 800x600 minimum screen resolution (1024x768 recommended); 342 MB of available hard drive space requiredApple®: Mac OSX® 10.4 or higher; PowerPC G4 (Intel recommended); 256MB RAM (512MB or greater recommended); DVD-ROM drive; 800x600 minimum screen resolution (1024x768 recommended); 620 MB of available hard drive space required
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Packed with instructive photos and detailed instructions, Volume 3 of Taunton's The Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking on CD is a must have for every wood shop. Andy Rae, Sandor Nagyszalanczy, and Richard Raffan share their expertise in this easy-to-search volume. Simply find the page you want, print it, then take it to your shop for reference! Working with Wood by Andy Rae Jigs and Fixtures by Sandor Nagyszalanczy Turning by Richard Raffan
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This is a comprehensive introduction to decorative veneering. It includes an overview of the art, tools, techniques and trouble-shooting solutions. Schurch is a professional cabinetmaker classically trained in veneering and marquetry. He has taught decorative inlay for over 20 years. The video includes a step-by-step project and a 52 page companion booklet. This is an excellent source of instruction for learning the basics of veneering. Running time: 80 minutes.
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Produced for woodworkers of all skill levels, this video guide is a bare wood-to-finished piece primer on the production of handcut dovetail joints-the hallmark of a fine woodworker's repertoire. Dovetail joints are used to make boxes, cabinets, and drawers, but, as the DVD shows, they can be difficult to produce. Jim Kingshott makes it easy by welcoming viewers into his own workshop and passing on 50 years' worth of experience and knowledge about the tools and techniques used to create a sturdy and beautiful dovetail joint. Region 1 encoded (U.S./ Canada).
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Glen D. Huey pieces are instantly recognizable in large part because of his signature finishes; they make Glen's work stand out in any room. Now, you can achieve the same eye-catching finish with step-by-step instruction from Glen. Whether you work with figured woods such as tiger maple or flame birch, or you use traditional hardwoods such as cherry, walnut or mahogany, this DVD shows you everything you need to make your finishes pop! Make Your Finishes Pop! Make Your Finishes Pop! More than 40 minutes of step-by-step instruction Easy, repeatable results Understand aniline dyes Add depth to your finish with boiled linseed oil Discover shellac secrets Use glaze to add age Glen D. Huey is a senior editor of Popular Woodworking and Woodworking Magazine. He's been a professional furniture maker for more than 15 years and has been working for Popular Woodworking for 14 of them. Glen's projects have been featured in numerous magazines, books and newspapers.
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Cliffe discusses the various types of topcoats used for cabinetry and the correct methods of applying them. Learn in this video about the new waterbased topcoats and how they are treated. Learn about the various types of brushes and applicators used to apply finishes, and why certain applicators are best for a given finish. You will see how to treat a surface between coats of finish and the methods of rubbing out a finish.
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Geared for beginners and intermediate woodworkers, this 50-minute video features our Fine Woodworking experts, teaching basics and guiding you through the process of making a Mission Style Bed. While this project is in the traditional Arts and Crafts style, it involves fundamentals that apply to building a bed of any design, simple or elaborate. More than show and tell, this video expands your know-how and includes: step-by-step instructions, three techniques for machine-cut mortise-and-tenon joinery, shop tips, and lumber-buying strategies that save money. DVD with Google SketchUp digital plan.
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Master joinery techniques and craft a future heirloom. In about 80 minutes Shaker Chimney Cupboard provides you with a complete overview of what it takes to build a classic piece that offers ample storage on a small footprint. Expert woodworker and art director at Fine Woodworking Michael Pekovich walks you through cutting the case joinery to applying paste wax like a pro in this DVD that includes a FREE SketchUp Plan. Refine your woodworking skills. This project shows you how to highlight the beautifully figured wood in the door panels, cut half-blind dovetails and decorative angled feet, construct asymmetrical drawers, match the grain on drawers perfectly, tackle tricky glue-ups, and more. Learn how to make custom drawer pulls. Discover options for making the custom knobs that lend authenticity to this classic piece. First, Michael shows how to turn and shape them from scratch on a lathe. Then, for those without a lathe, he shares his techniques for refining the shape and size of store-bought pulls for a subtle but unmistakable improvement. Tips for a beautiful hand-rubbed finish. Learn Michaels trade secrets for a durable finish that brings out the beauty of the wood. Now you can build a fabulous cupboard that fits any room of your house and learn plenty of insider tips for improving everything you build.
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Know upfront what this project involves. Furniture maker Gregory Paolini provides a detailed overview of how to build this traditional piece in Fine Woodworkings Arts & Crafts Style Coffee Table, a DVD that includes a Bonus SketchUp Plan. Learn an age-old furniture technique and more. Your expert guide shares a vintage Stickley secret for constructing perfectly matched leg blanks thats as useful today as it was decades ago. And, as the project unfolds, youll be treated to an insiders view of how to properly mill components, handle tricky joinery, match grain, glue up, assemble, and finish this table. Build your skills as you build this table! With seven episodes on essential construction elements, this video demonstrates a variety of skills and offers helpful insights on many topics, including: Laminated leg construction Aprons, stretchers, and side slats Mortise-and-tenon joinery Shelf and through-tenons Tabletop and breadboard ends Surface prep and breadboard glue-up Assembly and finish Master a popular woodworking style. With Fine Woodworkings Arts & Crafts Style Coffee Table, you can build a timeless and enduring piece and master style details you can apply again and again to future work.
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In this video workshop, I'll show you step-by-step how to make a durable workbench designed to last a lifetime. The construction is straightforward, the trick is managing the massive amount of lumber. Tune in to watch the series for a collection of useful tips and techniques. This solid, versatile workbench works well for hand or power tool use. The large, thick top sits on a sturdy base held together by both glued and knockdown mortise-and-tenon joints. To hold your work, there is a twin-screw vise, and plenty of dog holes for holdfasts. This series includes: More than 30 minutes of video instruction Useful techniques for cutting mortises and tenons, installing hardware, and using hand tools. A digital SketchUp plan that's available in our plan store
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In this video workshop I?m going to show you how to build a basic bookcase and finish it with interesting, attractive details. You make the case from hardwood-veneer plywood, assembling it with screws and simple dado-and-rabbet joints. At the base, you have a choice: You can make a flat-bracket base that you cut on the tablesaw and bandsaw, or if you want the same kind of base used on period furniture, you can make an ogee bracket foot. To make this base, you cut a cove in thick stock on the tablesaw; I?ll show you how to do that. Then you shape the rest of the curved foot with planes and scrapers. Finally, you cut a decorative scroll pattern on the bandsaw. I?ll show you how that?s done; the downloadable plan includes full-size patterns for both feet. This video workshop refines bookcase designs from an article I wrote for Fine Woodworking #133; the photos above are from that article. winning woodworker and teacher Philip C. Lowe in this video workshop, building a bookcase with adjustable shelves. You'll get two options for the base. The basic case has a flat-bracket base, with simple curves cut on the bandsaw. Or, you can substitute an ogee bracket foot. Highlights include: More than 1 hour of video instruction. Useful techniques that simplify how you edge the plywood, handle large sheets of plywood, and shape moldings. Download the woodworking plan and talk to the author in the Ask the Experts forum.
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In this video workshop, Hack goes step-by-step through the construction of a small hanging wall cabinet. Hack has taught a course in how to build this case to woodworkers from all over. It's a versatile design and the perfect hand tool project designed to hone your skills. Hack demonstrates a better way to build wall cabinets using sliding dovetails and an unorthodox face frame that make cabinets stronger, better looking, and easier to build. He also shares tips on making your own decorative moldings and bandings and will shows how to install them, sharing a practical lesson on getting perfect mitered corners. In addition, he gives tutorials on making and fitting a door and drawer. Learn how to build a hanging cabinet perfect for your favorite hand tools or collectibles. This video series covers: Smart sliding dovetail construction Shopmade molding and banding Building a traditional door and drawer Buy the digital plan from our store
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Design outdoor furniture to weather well. How to Build a Garden Bench opens with furniture maker Hank Gilpin offering seasoned advice on designing pieces to withstand the elements and age gracefully. Then, woodworker Matt Kenney guides you step by step through the process of constructing this gorgeous garden bench on this DVD, that includes a Bonus SketchUp Plan. Advance your joinery skills. Working on this project, youll learn how to make tight-fitting mortise-and-tenon joints that are key to sturdy outdoor furniture a technique you can put to good use on future projects. Plus, you get an experienced woodworkers take on the subtle art of shaping the curved elements that define this piece. Expert tips to work smarter and faster. Save time as you discover simple methods for turning out lightening-fast mortises, two great ways to tenon, and tips for no-fuss, no-muss gluing up. As you build this artfully designed bench, youll also increase your know-how and advance your skills. Order your How to Build a Garden Bench DVD now. About the authors Matt Kenney Watertown, Connecticut A teacher of philosophy before he started working as an editor at Fine Woodworking, Matt Kenney started building furniture as a hobby. His first big project was a crib for his daughter constructed on a 2 ft. by 10 ft. apartment balcony. Then Matt met Joe Mazurek, a professional furniture maker in Camden, SC., who, according to Matt, taught me almost everything I know about the craft. Hank Gilpin a Connecticut native Hank Gilpin has been designing and building fine art furniture for 30 years. A graduate of Boston University with a degree in photojournalism, he served in Vietnam as an army photographer. He was introduced to woodworking by Tage Frid at the Rhode Island School of Design. Hank is best known for the traditional, sturdy benches he builds in his home shop a converted church.
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Subtitle: Bench-side instruction on sharpening and using hand planes. A clear presentation of hand planing basics focusing on four tools -- the No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane, the No. 60 1/2 Low Angle Adjustable Mouth Block Plane, the No. 8 Jointer and the No. 60 1/2R Rabbet Block Plane. Includes a demonstration of reliable sharpening techniques.
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Subtitle: Bench-side instruction on cutting through dovetails. A beginner's guide to the through dovetail, this video clearly demonstrates reliable, easy-to-follow techniques for making accurate hand-cut dovetails. Note: this item complements Rob's Hand-Cut Dovetails shop book, item 14-510.
$39.95 $23.97 |
Subtitle: Bench-side instruction on hand cutting the mortise and tenon and the through wedged tenon joints. Rob tackles the traditional mortise and tenon joint, covering the basics from the necessary tools to stock prepartation and layout, to proper techniques for sawing, chopping and fitting this useful joint. He finishes up with a demonstration of the decorative through wedge tenon, to add an elegant detail to any finished piece.
$24.95 $14.97 |
While bench planes are the most fundamental handplanes in your shop, they also are the most vexing. Ask two woodworkers how to choose, set up and use your bench planes and you'll get three answers. After years of historical research and practical bench experience, Editor Christopher Schwarz has found a way to simplify the convoluted bench plane system so you can think for yourself when it comes to these tools. After viewing this DVD you'll know how to select the right size plane for your work. You'll know how to sharpen and set it up so it does the job at hand. And you'll learn how to use the plane so you make perfectly flat and gleaming panels (with the minimum amount of effort). This DVD doesn't simply spout off a new idiosyncratic way to work with bench planes. Instead Schwarz explains how all the systems work so you can immediately see their strengths and weaknesses and exploit them so you'll do better work. "Handplane Basics" puts into practice all of the principles explained in the story "Bench Planes: The System of Three" in this issue of Woodworking Magazine and dives further into the topics of sharpening, setup and use. If you are confused or frustrated by your bench planes, this DVD is just the ticket.
$20.00 $12.00 |
Christopher Schwarz brings the lowly Handscraper to life. He clearly shows effective sharpening methods that will help you master the ultimate finishing tool. The DVD discusses: - why you need a scraper - sharpening scrapers - burnishing - the mechanics of scraping - stoning the edge and face - other notes on use
$43.90 $26.34 |
A wonderful set consisting of two great Ian Kirby DVDs: Sharpening Planes and Chisels with Ian Kirby and Using a Hand Plane with Ian Kirby. A total of 133 minutes of top-notch instruction.
$37.95 $22.77 |
Bench side instruction on making Shaker oval boxes, trays and carriers. At the start Rob joins Brent at his shop in Bloomfield, NB for a peak at how they mass-produce the boxes then its back to Robs shop for an in-depth step-by-step lesson on making the traditional Shaker oval box. The video moves smoothly from step to step teaching you time saving tips along the way. With a beautiful box the end result, this DVD is sure to motivate you to get into the shop. Rob and Brent demonstrate the power tool and hand tool ways of completing each task. Enjoy this exciting project DVD!
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This comprehensive video demonstrates the process of creating marquetry. It is a continuation of Pauls first video, Decorative Veneering. This is a project-oriented study with instructions for creating a circular 16 piece radial match and a floral marquetry panel, start to finish. Includes an instruction booklet.
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Learn the simple steps to masterfully reproduce any piece with Measuring Furniture for Reproduction. In this one-of-a-kind DVD, woodworker Phil Lowe shows you how to take the measurements of an existing piece, create a set of plans, and then reproduce the piece in your workshop. You'll also learn how to: Make freehand sketches Use story sticks to record dimensions Scribe profiles of curved parts Measure and analyze hidden joinery Make templates from your drawings Use templates to rough out parts The next best thing to a private lesson. Measuring Furniture for Reproduction takes you right into expert woodworker Phil Lowe's shop for an unforgettable 55-minute lesson. You'll see firsthand exactly how to do the work -- the tools, the techniques, and the subtle rhythms of each process. Impossible to miss a single step! Go directly to the chapter you want to watch and replay it as often as you want. Master it before you move on! Meet your teacher -- woodworking expert Phil Lowe. Phil specializes in reproduction period furniture and the conservation of antiques. His school, The Furniture Institute of Massachusetts, is training a new generation of period furniture makers.
$25.00 $21.95 |
This 1 hour DVD shows many examples of how to approach different patterns when doing marquetry. There is the Sacrificial Method, Background/Foreground Method, the Component Method and the Inlay Method. It also covers what tools will be needed and how to use them. Learn the craft knife Window Method and Overlay Method as well as how to glue the project to a substrate using clamps and using a vacuum press.
$24.95 $14.97 |
Discover the simple techniques of pyrography as you stand alongside one of today's finest woodburning artists, Sue Walters. Ideal for the beginner, or for any woodburners looking to improve their skills, Pyrography Workshop with Sue Walters is like having a private tutoring session. In addition to learning all of the basics of woodburning, you also will receive 10 detailed lessons that culminate in the completion of a stunning hawk project. Inside this 2-DVD set, you will find a 16 page color booklet that includes two patterns for the hawk project, a photo of the finished piece, and an invaluable set of reference photos illustrating more than 60 textures created with just four pyrography tips. Pyrography Workshop with Sue Walters has everything you need to start woodburning like a pro!
$100.00 $60.00 |
Get Rob Cosman's first four hand tool DVDs in one convenient set: Hand Planing and Sharpening (28-80), Rough to Ready (28-81), Hand-cut Dovetails (28-82) and Advanced Hand-cut Dovetails (28-83).
$264.40 $158.64 |
Buy the complete Roger Cliffe set of 12 DVDs and save $10.00 off the already-discounted price when ordered separately. Comprises items: ¨ 28-85 Building The Cabinet #101 DVD ¨ 28-86 Basic Drawer Construction: Cabinets VW-0102 DVDc ¨ 28-87 Advanced Drawer Construction: Cabinets DVD ¨ 28-88 Basic Door Construction: Cabinets VW 104 DVD ¨ 28-89 Advanced Door Construction: Cabinets VW105 DVD ¨ 28-113 Cope And Stock Raised Panel Doors VW-0205 DVD ¨ 28-114 Crown And Arch Raised Panel Doors VW-0206 DVD ¨ 28-115 Finishing And Polishing The Cabinet VW-0309 DVD ¨ 28-116 Router Door Basics VW-0204 DVD ¨ 28-117 Router Drawer Basics VW-0202 DVD ¨ 28-118 Router Made Dovetails VW-0203 DVD ¨ 28-119 Sanding & Staining The Cabinet VW-0308 DVD
$29.95 $17.97 |
Subtitle: Bench-side instruction on preparing rough lumber with hand tools. In this video, Rob Cosman demonstrates how to prepare rough lumber with hand tools. He covers flattening, making the board square and true, and how to use a shooting board. Includes many useful tips on sharpening, planing, gauges, etc.
$24.95 $14.97 |
Learn in this video various methods of joinery such as haunched mortise and tenon, stub mortise and tenon, miter, and biscuit joint. Learn to add molding to enhance your cabinets. Cliffe covers two methods to make raised panels. One with a spiral bit and one with a raised panel bit. Using the special jigs and fences in this tape will improve your efficiency and the appearance of your cabinets.
$24.95 $14.97 |
Learn in this video to make drawer side with a number of set ups using the portable router and the router table. Includes various joining techniques i.e. glue lock, rabbet, lock corner, dovetail, etc. Cliffe includes information on beading which helps the appearance of the fit of the drawer. Learn to set up the router table for accurate and efficient routing of all drawer parts.
$24.95 $14.97 |
If you have ever wondered if there is an easy way to learn how to make half-blind dovetails using one of the many dovetailing jigs on the market, this video is for you. Learn about various jigs available, types of bits and accessories. You will see many different jigs set up and used and you will see incorrectly cut dovetails and learn the techniques for correcting them. Dr.Cliffe gives you the rules and guidelines for successful routing of half-blind dovetails.
$19.95 $11.97 |
As a companion to the book of the same name, this useful DVD shows you all the basic techniques you'll need to create distinctive rustic furniture. With clear, simple language and valuable close-up shots of each procedure, renowned woodworker Doug Stowe demonstrates how to master every facet of this ancient craft. From selecting branches and logs to finding recycled materials, you'll discover how rustic furniture making is the original "green" building practice. And you'll see precisely how to use basic hand tools and low-tech procedures to create attractive, functional pieces with a primitive, natural look.
$24.95 $14.97 |
This video helps you through surface preparation, sanding, and patching a surface before staining. Learn to remove mill marks, and sand moldings and raised panels. There is an excellent discussion on pigments and penetrating stains as well as the appropriate methods for applying them.
$37.95 $22.77 |
Bench side instruction on tuning, sharpening and using scraping tools. This is perhaps one of the most anticipated DVDs Rob has made. Many people own scraping tools but don't know how to use them and the "how to" information is scarce. This DVD will teach you how to sharpen and use card scrapers, cabinet scrapers and scraper planes. In a step-by-step fashion Rob will carefully walk you through explaining and demonstrating along the way. With figured wood, scraping can be the most efficient way to process and prepare the surface. Without the cost, dust and noise of power sanding, removing a sub one thou shaving from figured wood can be as much fun as the finished product. Over 1 1/2 hours of personal instruction from the bench of one of today's leading hand tool coaches.
$21.95 $13.17 |
Subtitle: "A Sharp Edge in 60 Seconds". Mastercraftsman Ian Kirby covers types of planes, approach angle, reflective backs, new blades, grinding a bevel, sharpening a bevel, types of grinding equipment, how to grind, waterstones and how to use them, and back sharpening.