Professional Woodworking for Beginners
Circular saw (optional)
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística) , Furniture woodworking instructor
Joined January 2019
About the video: Circular saw (optional)
Overview
“I will tell you that the general exploded view of the project could be done through a sizing service in case you do not have the circular saw. I will explain the traditional technique of the carpenter and why it is not enough for furniture. And I will teach you 4 cutting techniques with guidance: basic, longitudinal, cross, and rail. I will tell you about the relationship between precision and safety. ”
In this video lesson Patricio Ortega (Maderística) addresses the topic: Circular saw (optional), 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
“Circular saw I'll now show you how to use the circular saw safely and with precision. The circular saw is optional in this course. Anyway, I recommend that you buy it and I'll show you how to use it. It's very safe and quite precise if you follow my instructions and it'll allow you to handle wood. Don't buy pieces, but wood. If you don't have it you can use sizing services and ensure that the pieces are the same size. For that we'll use a milling machine, I'll explain it later. So? I feel that the carpenter we have in mind is the building site one. The furniture maker and construction carpe...”
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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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- Updated on 01/14/2021