Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners
Marking and drilling of screws
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística) , Furniture woodworking instructor
Joined January 2019
About the video: Marking and drilling of screws
Overview
“In this lesson I will teach you how to mark the places where the screws will go, you will see how I drill so that they fit well. You will learn tips so that everything is exactly where it should go.”
In this video lesson Patricio Ortega (Maderística) addresses the topic: Marking and drilling of screws, which is part of the Domestika online course: Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners. Learn the essential steps for designing, planning, and building wooden furniture in your own signature style.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we will mark and drill the screws of our model. It is one of the simplest union systems, but in any case, It has something to do with science. The first thing is to mark, we do not put screws simply by having the pieces and inserting the screw, which is what makes when you start this trade. We are going to mark the precise location of each screw. Then we will drill. and only then can it be toned. In this project we will only put screws on the lower face of the base. This is the base. How do I know it's the base? Because it has the three brands of the base. In addition, with t...”
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Course summary for: Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Woodworking

Patricio Ortega (Maderística)
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística)
Patricio Ortega is a furniture maker and founder of Maderística, a small workshop specializing in handcrafted furniture design. With 14 years of experience, he has focused on mastering plywood, developing innovative techniques, and sharing his knowledge with over 1,800 students. As an architect and self-taught instructor, Patricio blends creativity and technique to create functional and durable furniture.
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