Professional Woodworking for Beginners

Overview

“In this lesson, I will explain that the project will be designed on a real scale, 1 to 1, on a wood. I will show you the measurement and plotting tools that we will use in the project, and I will explain how they are used. I will tell you about the types of pencil I use, metallic ruler, the role of the band saw, carpenter square, combination square (different sizes) and false square, how to check the squareness of a square and how to correct it, and how to mark more accurately using the square. ”

In this video lesson Patricio Ortega (Maderística) addresses the topic: Measurement and plotting, 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

“Measuring and drawing Now I'll show you the drawing tool that we'll use, and alternatives. First, a carpenter square. I like this model of square. If you look... it's completely flat and, no less important, it has zero at the start, it's there. If I want to mark 3 cm, I put the square against the edge and mark 3 cm. The market is full if this model of carpenter square, which I don't find comfortable. What's the difference? This isn't flat. This rests completely on the wood. This doesn't sit well by itself. I've to hold it, it's uncomfortable. And a ridiculous thing is that the 0 is on this ...”

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Course summary for: Professional Woodworking for Beginners

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (4157)
• 129849 students
• 6 units
• 26 lessons (4h 1m)

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Woodworking