Woodworking Shop Safety Tips

Series Summary

To be able to take an idea, make some plans and designs, and then execute that plan…that brings with it a certain sense of pride and satisfaction. Whether your particular idea has anything to do with woodworking and construction will indicate how interested you might be in this next helpful do-it-yourself video series from ExpertVillage.com

In these free video clips, our expert woodworker and set builder will walk you through the planning and construction of a four-legged wooden table. What’s unique about this table is that the legs are easily removable, which is convenient for storage, or if you need to move the table to another location.

So whether you’re a beginning builder with a little know-how, or you happen to be an experienced craftsman itching to do another project, watch these basic carpentry videos and learn how to build table from scratch. Learn what tools and materials you need, how to take measurements properly, how to use shop tools to cut the wood, how to attach an apron to the table top, how to create leg braces, how to put it all together, and finally, how to sand the table. You’ll be surprised what a little instruction and patience can accomplish, when you put your mind to it.

Video Transcript

"Before we begin our project we want to go through safety rules. The shop has a lot of dangerous tools. We'll be working with sharp spinning steel objects that could lob your finger off in a second. Pieces of wood could fly in your eye. So the primary safety devise that we use in the shop is eye protection. Always make sure you wear your eye protection. Also with some of the tools that we're using always make sure that you read the manual, understand how to use it. The rule that I always say is if you come with 10 you leave with 10. So just watch where you put your fingers."