Plywood furniture: From beginner to advanced
Materials and tools
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística) , Furniture woodworking instructor
Joined January 2019
About the video: Materials and tools
Overview
“In this first lesson, I will show you the materials and tools you will use throughout the course. Are you ready? Here the adventure begins.”
In this video lesson Patricio Ortega (Maderística) addresses the topic: Materials and tools , which is part of the Domestika online course: Plywood furniture: From beginner to advanced. Learn how to machine components using power tools to create complex plywood furniture..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'll show you the materials and tools we'll use throughout the course. First, our raw material, the pine contrast board. For me, it's a versatile, reliable material that doesn't split or crack, and I can use it for any project, any piece of furniture. We can make anything from a shelf to a house with contrast board. We'll use two thicknesses, 15 millimeters and 18 millimeters. If you only have one thickness, 18 millimeters would work perfectly. You could also do everything in 15, but watch out for the seat's crosspiece, which uses a dovetail and might be too thin. If you're ...”
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Course summary for: Plywood furniture: From beginner to advanced
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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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