Traditional Woodworking with Hand Tools
A course by Bibbings & Hensby , Furniture Workshop
Joined April 2021
Discover a practical approach to making wooden furniture professionally using hand-held tools
Joined April 2021
Jack Bibbings and Matthew Hensby combine traditional craft with contemporary design to create original pieces that feel grounded and relevant. Together, at their workshop, they develop modern furniture pieces inspired by traditional English design. Their style is characterized by the hand tools they use, which gives a unique finish to each piece.
In this course, Jack and Matthew share their passion and expertise to show you how to start making your own wooden furniture. Discover how to use the hand tools you need, understand how wood is shaped, and craft your very own solid wood furniture piece that withstands the test of time.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (164)
- 8,585 students
- 14 lessons (1h 58m)
- 21 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Create a traditional staked three-legged stool in oak using hand tools.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who would like to learn how to start crafting wooden furniture with hand tools.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required to take this course, just an interest in woodworking and making furniture.
As for materials, you will need a workbench, some clamps, a hammer, a chisel and mallet, a 600mm metal ruler, a pencil, a sliding bevel, a bench plane, a block plane, a honing guide, waterstones, a flattening stone, a panel saw, a backsaw, a panel saw, and a 150mm square. Further equipment will be specified at the beginning of the course.
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Bibbings & Hensby
A course by Bibbings & Hensby
Jack Bibbings and Matthew Hensby experienced the joy of making things with their hands from a young age, but when it came to starting their professional journey, both began in the corporate world. The duo met during their furniture-making training, and their common approach to the craft soon developed into a friendship, as well as a professional partnership with the launch of their joint workshop.
Bibbings and Hensby’s functional contemporary style seeks to reintegrate traditional skills into today’s world using hand tools and woodworking techniques. Their clients range from interior designers, architects, as well as private clients. Their latest work includes furniture-making plans, as well as furniture pieces like large slab-top desks and backed chairs that can be found on their online store.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Us
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Influences
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U2
Tools and Materials
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Tool List
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Introduction to the Workbench
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Introduction to the Plane and Block Plane
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Spokeshave and Chisel
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Sharpening Blades
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Timber Selection
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U3
Making a Milking Stool
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Introduction to Stools and Plans
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Component Preparation and Dimensioning 1
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Component Preparation and Dimensioning 2
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Joinery
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Cutting Chamfer and Assembly
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U4
Finishing Your Furniture
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Finishing Touches
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FP
Final project
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Contemporary Woodworking with Hand Tools
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FAQs
Yes, this woodworking course is designed for beginners and covers all the basic hand tool techniques needed to start making furniture by hand.
You’ll need basic hand tools such as a bench plane, chisels, spokeshave, block plane, handsaw, marking gauge, and sharpening stones. The course provides guidance on tool selection and setup.
You’ll learn to prepare and dimension timber, use hand planes and chisels, cut mortise and tenon joints, assemble a stool, apply finishes, and maintain your tools for safe and accurate woodworking.
No prior experience is necessary. The course starts with foundational skills and gradually builds up to more advanced techniques, making it accessible for complete beginners.
You’ll complete a wooden stool using traditional hand tool methods, gaining practical experience in joinery, shaping, assembly, leveling, and finishing.
The course focuses on teaching traditional hand tool techniques for preparing timber, joinery, shaping, and finishing furniture, emphasizing the making of a stool and foundational woodworking skills.
No, you only need a basic workspace with a sturdy bench and essential hand tools. The course includes advice on setting up a simple, effective woodworking space.
"Excelente curso. Los contenidos fueron claros, bien organizados y muy prácticos. Aprendí el uso correcto y seguro de las herramientas manuales, incorporando conocimientos que podré aplicar tanto en el ámbito educativo como en el trabajo diario. Muy recomendable."
Great course, the best for me!
Excelente curso!
Harika bir eğitim. Bilgi ve tecrübelerinizi paylaştığınız için çok teşekkürler.
excelente!!!