The Basic Woodworking Kit

Learning objectives: 

You will learn the following in this course:

  - the essetial tools and their uses

  - what basic accessories are needed by every woodworker

  - what supplies you should always have on hand as a woodworker

Description:

This course is meant to inform the beginning woodworker of what is needed to accomplish almost any woodworking project.  The basic tools for measurement and layout are explained.  The various types of saws and their uses are outlined, including those for rip cuts, cross cuts and dovetail cuts. 

We recommend a couple of key chisels in every woodworkers tool box.  For smoothing and shaping, the reason for a low angle block plane is explained, the Japanese rasp is discussed and how it is efficient for shaping, and of course, the ubiquitous smoother -- sandpaper is thoroughly covered !

Drills, drilling and screwing are also discussed including the range and types of drill bits, as well as what drill bit size to use for a screw pilot hole.  The countersink and auger bits required for proper fastening and drilling are also covered in this course.

Course content:

- Lecture 1:  Introduction (1:00)

- Lecture 2: Measurement and Layout (8:37)

    -- Tape measures

    -- Combination square

    -- Bevel gauge

    -- Rulers

    -- Compass

    -- Calipers

    -- Pocket knife

- Lecture 3: Saws - Making Wood Cuts (7:49)

    -- Rip saw

    -- Crosscut saw

    -- Japanese ryoba saw

    -- Zona saw

    -- Flush cut saw

- Lecture 4: Planing and Smoothing (8:17)

    -- Planes and Rasps

    -- Low angle block plane

    -- Japanese rasp

    -- Sanding blocks

- Lecture 5: Drills and drilling (17:08)

    -- Pilot holes

    -- Electric drills/ corded or battery

    -- Wood bits

    -- Countersink bits

    -- Driver bits

    -- Spade bits

- Lecture 6: Accessories (9:05)

    -- Clamps

      --- Quick acting clamps

      --- "F" clamps

      --- Pipe clamps

    -- Bench horses

    -- Bench hooks

    -- Cauls

- Lecture 7: Supplies - what you should have handy (10:41)

    -- Titebond glue

    -- Blue tape

    -- Packaging tape

    -- Crazy glue

    -- Epoxy glue

    -- Screws (#6, #8, 3/4 and 1 1/4 inch)

    -- Sandpaper (80, 100, 120, 180, 220 grit)

    -- Paste wax

    -- A deck of cards

    -- Pencils

    -- Red rubber eraser