Professional Woodworking for Beginners
Design and dimensioning
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística) , Furniture woodworking instructor
Joined January 2019
About the video: Design and dimensioning
Overview
“We will see the dimensions of the plywood board and how in Maderística we use these restrictions as part of the design process, in such a way to make a better use of the material. I will also explain how to get the best out of the free sizing services offered by the market. ”
In this video lesson Patricio Ortega (Maderística) addresses the topic: Design and dimensioning, which is part of the Domestika online course: Professional Woodworking for Beginners. Learn the concepts, techniques, and tools to start woodworking like an expert.
Partial transcription of the video
“Design and sizing Now I'll explain the dimensions of the board and how to use it according to our design. Plywood has a universal format. In fact there are two formats. 120 x 240 and 122 x 244. 240, 244 the long one and 120, 122, this is a zero, 120, 122 the width. What do you need to know? One: even if the board is 120 in width it doesn't mean that I can get two pieces of 60. It may seem very basic, but it's not really. Every time I cut I lose material. The material lost is equal to the thickness of the disc we cut with. In a sizing service like in a retail store the disk is about 4 mm thi...”
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Course summary for: Professional Woodworking 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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