Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations

Overview

“In this lesson, you will learn the qualities that make wood suitable for Kumiko. I’ll also give you examples of woods not to use. There are many places to buy wood suitable for Kumiko, but a lumberyard is where I go. I’ll give you a few pointers for navigating the lumberyard, but also tell you some of the other types of stores that sell the wood you’ll need. ”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: What Type of Wood and Where to Find It, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations. Master woodworking hand tools to create durable, timeless furniture with traditional techniques and expert guidance.

Partial transcription of the video

“What Type of Wood and Where to Find It We looked at the tools you need to make kumiko. Let's look at the materials. Let's look at the wood. Kumiko is all about lines and patterns. You want a wood that will bring that out, not get in the way. The best woods are woods that have small or invisible pores on the surface, that have very uniform color and don't have visible grain. The wood I'm able to source that looks the best for kumiko is basswood. It's got a beautiful creamy color. The grain lines are barely visible and the pores you can't see at all. Basswood has other qualities that makes it...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations

• Level: Beginner
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• 4090 students
• 8 units
• 111 lessons (19h 23m)
• 35 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  3D Design, 3D Modeling, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interactive Design, Woodworking