Professional Woodworking for Beginners
Cutting and construction of the form template
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística) , Furniture woodworking instructor
Joined January 2019
About the video: Cutting and construction of the form template
Overview
“I will cut only half of the template with the jigsaw outside the line, and trace its design using nailed wooden sticks, once ready I will pass this piece through the bank milling machine (with copier milling cutter) to remove the surplus. ”
In this video lesson Patricio Ortega (Maderística) addresses the topic: Cutting and construction of the form template, 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
“Cut and construction of the template In this lesson we'll transform our drawing into a template. We have our drawing here, we'll clamp it to the bench and cut with the jigsaw. With the jigsaw we'll cut outside the line. We'll leave a margin of 2 to 3 mm outside the line. So, it doesn't matter if the cut is precise. I'll even use my left hand because, we'll use the machine to remove material. Remember, we're only cutting the right side of the guide. Before cutting, we'll make sure there's no clamp in the way. If I'm going to cut here, the clamp is far enough to not interfere. If I turn, I do...”
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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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