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When making woodworking projects, individuals should know the carpentry basics, such as the types of wood, woodworking tools and wood joints. Learn simple woodworking techniques, such as refinishing furniture, setting up a wood shop and bending wood pieces, in this free video series from an award-winning woodworker on carpentry basics.
There are 10 videos in this series:
When stripping a piece of wooden furniture, first remove old buildup with a wire brush and air compressor, then, apply a paint thinner or remove with steel wool. Learn about safety precautions when stripping wood furniture, such as wearing gloves, safety glasses and respirator, in this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry.
After staining wood furniture, seal the wood by brushing on a depth sealer and letting it dry for 15 to 20 minutes. Seal wood furniture while wearing a respirator using this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry.
When setting up a wood shop, organize woodworking tools, such as table saws, drill presses and sanders, to make room for large boards of wood. Keep a wood shop functional and safe by keeping tools organized with the help of this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry.
After sanding wood furniture, apply stainer liberally with a rag in order to refinish the wood. Find out how to apply an even coat of stainer to refinish wood furniture in this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry.
Bend wood to make furniture using a bent lamination technique that involves cutting wood into the desired shape, ripping wood strips, applying glue with a roller and clamping wood pieces into place. Find out how long to let bent wood pieces dry in this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry.
Join wood at a 90-degree angle using a method that involves cutting wood, clamping wood in place, gluing wood and making joints for support. Use this method to join wood for table and cabinet woodworking projects with this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry.
Woodworking begins by milling the wood, which involves joining, plaining and ripping wood pieces. Learn about taking safety precautions when working with wood, such as removing jewelry and wearing appropriate safety clothing, in this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry.
When beginning woodworking projects, the first step is picking the right wood for the craft; to select wood, research the different types of wood, such as white pine, walnut, ash, beechwood, maple and mahogany. Discover rare types of wood to use in woodworking, such as zebra and bubinga, in this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry.
When joining wood for woodworking projects, use different types of wood joints, such as dovetail joints, lap joints, 45-degree miter joints and tendon joints. Discover how to join wood with these different types of joints in this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry.
When making woodworking projects, there are different ways to join wood, and each wood joint has a specific use, such as dovetail joints for tabletops, and mortise and tendon joints for benches. Learn about the strongest and weakest wood joints in this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry.
Wood furniture, new, used, or antique is a beautiful addition to any home. However, as wood furniture ages, the finish and the glue can disintegrate. Obviously, this causes the furniture to lose its aesthetic appeal. Nonetheless, don't despair. Thanks to the talents of woodworkers, wood furniture does not need to be discarded when it shows age or falls apart. Wood furniture can be repaired and restored with simple woodworking techniques. In this free video series, learn some basic woodworking methods from an award-winning woodworker. Kent Perdue has made countless pieces of wood furniture. Let him demonstrate how to setup a wood shop. One of the key parts of working with wood is organization and safety. Perdue discusses the basic woodworking tools and safety equipment required to make wooden projects. Also, find out how to stain and refinish wood furniture. Curious about how to join wood? Perdue explains the different types of wood joints, and he gives tips for using specific joints for certain projects. Learn the different types of wood as well, including rare and common woods. So, take a moment, and hone woodworking skills today!
Kent Perdue Kent Perdue is a senior in the furniture-making program at VCU, and has received many scholarships and awards for his work. Perdue sells his work at various furniture stores in Richmond, Va.dkdk
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