Getting Started in Woodworking
This special video series has been designed to guide you step-by-step through the basics of woodworking and furniture making.
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8 Woodworking Joints
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The Butt Joint: The Easiest Joint of All
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The Butt Joint: The Easiest Joint of All
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The Butt Joint: The Easiest Joint of All
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The Butt Joint: The Easiest Joint of All
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The Butt Joint: The Easiest Joint of All
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The Butt Joint: The Easiest Joint of All
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The Butt Joint: The Easiest Joint of All
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The Butt Joint: The Easiest Joint of All
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A Butt Joint Variation: Joinery with Pocket Screws
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A Butt Joint Variation: Joinery with Pocket Screws
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A Butt Joint Variation: Joinery with Pocket Screws
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A Butt Joint Variation: Joinery with Pocket Screws
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A Butt Joint Variation: Joinery with Pocket Screws
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A Butt Joint Variation: Joinery with Pocket Screws
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A Butt Joint Variation: Joinery with Pocket Screws
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A Butt Joint Variation: Joinery with Pocket Screws
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Biscuit Joinery: An Easy, Machine-Cut Method
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Biscuit Joinery: An Easy, Machine-Cut Method
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Biscuit Joinery: An Easy, Machine-Cut Method
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Biscuit Joinery: An Easy, Machine-Cut Method
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Biscuit Joinery: An Easy, Machine-Cut Method
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Biscuit Joinery: An Easy, Machine-Cut Method
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Biscuit Joinery: An Easy, Machine-Cut Method
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Biscuit Joinery: An Easy, Machine-Cut Method
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Lap Joints: Another Simple Technique
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Lap Joints: Another Simple Technique
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Lap Joints: Another Simple Technique
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Lap Joints: Another Simple Technique
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Lap Joints: Another Simple Technique
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Lap Joints: Another Simple Technique
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Lap Joints: Another Simple Technique
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Lap Joints: Another Simple Technique
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Finger or Box Joints: Easy to Cut with a Tablesaw or Router Jig
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Finger or Box Joints: Easy to Cut with a Tablesaw or Router Jig
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Finger or Box Joints: Easy to Cut with a Tablesaw or Router Jig
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Finger or Box Joints: Easy to Cut with a Tablesaw or Router Jig
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Finger or Box Joints: Easy to Cut with a Tablesaw or Router Jig
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Finger or Box Joints: Easy to Cut with a Tablesaw or Router Jig
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Finger or Box Joints: Easy to Cut with a Tablesaw or Router Jig
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Finger or Box Joints: Easy to Cut with a Tablesaw or Router Jig
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Dovetail Joinery: The Most Famous Technique
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Dovetail Joinery: The Most Famous Technique
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Dovetail Joinery: The Most Famous Technique
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Dovetail Joinery: The Most Famous Technique
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Dovetail Joinery: The Most Famous Technique
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Dovetail Joinery: The Most Famous Technique
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Dovetail Joinery: The Most Famous Technique
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Dovetail Joinery: The Most Famous Technique
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Mortise and Tenon: A Traditional, All-Purpose Joint
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Mortise and Tenon: A Traditional, All-Purpose Joint
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Mortise and Tenon: A Traditional, All-Purpose Joint
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Mortise and Tenon: A Traditional, All-Purpose Joint
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Mortise and Tenon: A Traditional, All-Purpose Joint
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Mortise and Tenon: A Traditional, All-Purpose Joint
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Mortise and Tenon: A Traditional, All-Purpose Joint
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Mortise and Tenon: A Traditional, All-Purpose Joint
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Frame-and-Panel: Great for Doors and Wide Panels
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Frame-and-Panel: Great for Doors and Wide Panels
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Frame-and-Panel: Great for Doors and Wide Panels
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Frame-and-Panel: Great for Doors and Wide Panels
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Frame-and-Panel: Great for Doors and Wide Panels
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Frame-and-Panel: Great for Doors and Wide Panels
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Frame-and-Panel: Great for Doors and Wide Panels
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Frame-and-Panel: Great for Doors and Wide Panels
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How to Turn a Basic Bowl (11:22)
How to Turn a Basic Bowl
Learn how to turn a small cherry bowl in this step-by-step instructional video.
Length: 11:22
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How to Sharpen a Handplane (7:05)
How to Sharpen a Handplane Iron
Learn the basics on handplane sharpening—from flattening the back and grinding the bevel, to honing the final cutting edge.
Length: 7:05
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Handplane primer: What's the... (5:22)
Handplane primer: What's the difference between bench and block planes?
Hand tool guru Matt Kenney explains the difference between the different types of hand planes available.
Length: 5:22
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How to Build a Workbench (9:03)
How to Build a Workbench
Learn how to construct a workbench with lumber and supplies readily available using basic tools such as a router, drill-driver, and circular saw. Free workbench plan download available.
Length: 9:03
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Bookcase Project: (1:22)
Bookcase Project: Introduction
Learn about our multi-part bookcase series and download the free plans.
Length: 1:22
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Introduction (2:13)
Introduction
Welcome to our video series designed to guide you through the basics of woodworking.
Length: 2:13
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Starter Kit (3:37)
Starter Kit
Find out how to set up your first workshop and choose the basic tools.
Length: 3:37
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Bench Top and Vise (9:29)
Bench Top and Vise
The conclusion of our workbench project covers building the bench top and installing a woodworking vise.
Length: 9:29
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Make a Cutting Board (7:06)
Make a Cutting Board
Get an introduction to basic woodworking tools and techniques with this fun first project.
Length: 7:06
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Make a Box, Part 1 (7:44)
Make a Box, Part 1
Learn the basics of hand-tool woodworking and build a small elegant box.
Length: 7:44
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Joinery Basics (4:12)
Joinery Basics
An overview of woodworking joinery for furniture making from simple to sophisticated.
Length: 4:12
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Ten Workbench Tips (6:42)
Ten Workbench Tips
Check out our favorite store-bought and shopmade accessories for the workbench.
Length: 6:42
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Buying Hardwood Lumber (5:49)
Buying Hardwood Lumber
Bookcase Project, Part 1: We visit two lumberyards for insider tips on buying the lumber for our bookcase project.
Length: 5:49
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Sharpening Basics (11:23)
Sharpening Basics
Learn one affordable method for keeping your planes and chisels sharp.
Length: 11:23
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Buying Hardwood Lumber (5:49)
Buying Hardwood Lumber
Bookcase Project, Part 1: We visit two lumberyards for insider tips on buying the lumber for our bookcase project.
Length: 5:49
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How to Mill Lumber (7:32)
How to Mill Lumber
Learn how to safely prepare straight, square stock from rough lumber with basic shop machines
Length: 7:32
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Oil & Wax Finish (6:40)
Oil & Wax Finish
Find out step-by-step how to apply this simple but effective finish -- great for just about any project
Length: 6:40
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Joinery Basics (4:12)
Joinery Basics
An overview of woodworking joinery for furniture making from simple to sophisticated.
Length: 4:12
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Starter Kit (3:37)
Starter Kit
Find out how to set up your first workshop and choose the basic tools.
Length: 3:37
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Sharpening Basics (11:23)
Sharpening Basics
Learn one affordable method for keeping your planes and chisels sharp.
Length: 11:23
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How to Sharpen a Handplane (7:05)
How to Sharpen a Handplane Iron
Learn the basics on handplane sharpening—from flattening the back and grinding the bevel, to honing the final cutting edge.
Length: 7:05
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Handplane primer: What's the... (5:22)
Handplane primer: What's the difference between bench and block planes?
Hand tool guru Matt Kenney explains the difference between the different types of hand planes available.
Length: 5:22
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Hand Planes (8:22)
Hand Planes
Get to know the block plane and learn how to tune up a new or antique block plane.
Length: 8:22








