Plywood furniture: From beginner to advanced
Seat crossbar machining: continuous dovetail
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística) , Furniture woodworking instructor
Joined January 2019
About the video: Seat crossbar machining: continuous dovetail
Overview
“Now you will learn how to work on the machining of the recess for the fitting between the legs, armrests and their crossbars.”
In this video lesson Patricio Ortega (Maderística) addresses the topic: Seat crossbar machining: continuous dovetail, 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, we'll start working on the joint between the armrest, the legs, and the armrest's crosspiece. I've got the legs with their crosspiece and the tenons installed to hold them in their final position, and I'll present the armrest. Remember, the armrest is trimmed on one side and oversized on the other. This won't change, I'll present it here, align it flush on one of the two faces, it could be the front face, and with a sharp pencil, I'll make a small mark. Mark it flush. I've got the mark, and I'll cut with the Bangkok saw's crosscut guide, but I'll cut outside the mark. I'll t...”
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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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