Plywood furniture: From beginner to advanced
Legs/crossbar fitting: machining of half-wood cut in legs
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística) , Furniture woodworking instructor
Joined January 2019
About the video: Legs/crossbar fitting: machining of half-wood cut in legs
Overview
“You will see how to advance in the machining of the legs, to complete the oblique “T” half-wood fitting with its crossbar.”
In this video lesson Patricio Ortega (Maderística) addresses the topic: Legs/crossbar fitting: machining of half-wood cut in legs, 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
“It's time to work on the mortise of the leg now. This is the leg ready, obviously. We're working on it and shaping it gradually. This is the piece we have, and now we're going to work on this mortise at a 5-degree angle or at least the same angle as the guide, and the idea is to achieve that type of joint. Notice that the width of the joint is defined by the width of the crosspiece. It's not 7, it's the width of the crosspiece. The depth of the joint is defined by the thickness of the tenon we left on the crosspiece. It's not 18, but the thickness of the tenon. We have the piece from which ...”
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Course summary for: Plywood furniture: From beginner to advanced
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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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