Woodworking Course: Have a Pro speed your learning!

Name: Woodworking Course: Have a Pro speed your learning!
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Learn woodworking today! Learn to select wood, use tools, create joinery and finishing. Make and sell furniture.

Created byNorman Pirollo

Last updated 1/2023

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What you'll learn

By the end of the course you will understand woodworking concepts.
You will be able to make educated purchases of your first woodworking tools
You will understand how to create dovetail joinery and mortise and tenon joinery. You will learn how to prepare wood for you project.
If you have ever dreamed of making your own furniture or wood projects, this course will provide you with the knowledge to get going.
Learning woodworking fundamentals early on will ensure you become a successful woodworker.
Start Woodworking (eBook, $15) included with course
Reference material on each lecture included to download
Interactive quiz after each section to reinforce your knowledge
WoodSkills certificate issued upon completion of course.

Course content

11 sections • 41 lectures • 5h 23m total length

Intro to Woodworking Course3:19
Introduction to the Woodworking Course and course overview. The individual lectures in the course are described. How the Woodworking Course will advance your woodworking knowledge and expertise is discussed.

Lumber Selection11:45
How to select lumber, lumber seasoning and preparing wood to build furniture and cabinets with. Dry, seasoned wood is critical to a successful woodworking project and this video lecture covers this subject. Understanding how wood is cut and prepared will save you money over the years. By preparing your own wood, you will also save large amounts of money and have higher quality wood available for your projects.
Workshop Basics11:47

Planning and designing a workshop to improve your woodworking. Subjects such as lighting, space requirements, workbench placement and dust collection are presented in this video lecture.
Design Considerations4:21

A video lecture of the design process for a woodworking project. How to incorporate design into your woodworking. Wood can be expensive. Following a design process will improve your woodworking and avoid costly mistakes.
Workshop Safety6:59

An video lecture on workshop safety techniques and safety equipment. Safety is becoming increasingly important in the workshop. Cutting tools, both hand and power, should be used with caution at all times. It is important to learn about safety early on in your woodworking.
Lumber and Workshop Basics

Hand Tool Overview13:53
An introduction to various, common hand tools. Which hand tools should you have in your workshop. How hand tools can improve your woodworking.
Handsaws8:20
A video lecture on how to select handsaws along with correct sawing techniques.
Chisels9:35
The chisel is introduced in this lecture. How to select chisels and how to use chisels are presented. Sequences of operations involving chisels are shown with detailed information. This lecture will provide you the knowledge to purchase the correct chisels and how to effectively use chisels in your woodworking.
Handplanes 19:55
Part 1 of a two-part video lecture on hand planes. Explanation of hand plane components and techniques on how to effectively use hand planes in your woodworking. Find out how hand planes can dramatically improve your woodworking.
Handplanes 210:24
Part 2 of a two-part video lecture on hand planes. Explanation of hand plane components and techniques on how to effectively use hand planes in your woodworking. Find out how hand planes can dramatically improve your woodworking.
Workbench Sequences9:14
Demonstration and explanation of a series of hand plane related sequences at a workbench. I discuss the steps while performing different hand plane operations. Hand tools used exclusively in this demonstration. Hopefully this will reinforce the information from the previous lectures and inspire you to make hand tools a part of your woodworking.
Hammers4:33
A video lecture on how to select hammers and the techniques for using hammers.
Marking Gauges and Levels4:47
A video lecture on the marking gauge and techniques for using it in your woodworking. Introduction to the level and how to use it in your woodworking. How these two tools can improve accuracy and precision in your woodworking.
Rulers and Squares7:01
A video lecture on rulers and squares. How to effectively use measuring tools to improve your woodworking. Precision and accuracy will improve the fit of furniture components.
Clamps7:01
A video lecture of the different type of woodworking clamps and their application in woodworking. Clamps are an important part of woodworking and should be understood.
Hand Tools

Shooting Board13:42
I demonstrate how to set up and use a shooting board. A shooting boards is straightforward to create and brings your woodworking to a next level of precision. Shooting board plan available at www.woodskills.com. The shooting board was developed over a century ago to ensure that corners and miters on smaller boards are square. The shooting board is especially suited to thinner work which cannot be hand planed easily due to the narrow bearing surface. A good example of narrower stock is the components of a small drawer for a jewelry box or a drawer for a small cabinet. Another example is the face frame of a small cabinet with thin, narrow rails and stiles. Shooting boards can be assembled to be as simple as possible or assembled with a few extra features which make it a greater pleasure to use.

Power Tool Overview3:39
A video lecture on the various portable power tools commonly used in a woodworking shop. What to look for in small power tools.
Drills7:04
A video lecture on portable drills and their components. What to look for when selecting a drill for your workshop.
Circular Saws6:25
A video lecture on the portable circular saw and techniques for effectively using it in your woodworking. Safety considerations to follow when using a circular saw.
Routers14:49
A video lecture on the different router types, router bits and techniques. Effectively using routers in your woodworking. How versatile routers can be in your woodworking.
Jigsaws and Sanders5:10
A video lecture on portable sanders and jigsaws. The differences between different types of sanders. How to effectively use these power tools in your woodworking.
Power Tools

Stationary Machines4:18
A video lecture on stationary machines. Which stationary machines you should use in your woodworking. What to look for when selecting a woodworking machine. How stationary machines can increase productivity in your woodworking.
The Band Saw11:46
A video lecture on the bandsaw and techniques for effectively using it in your workshop. Procedures for maintaining and adjusting the bandsaw as well as a breakdown of the components of the bandsaw.
The Table Saw11:36
A video lecture on the table saw and techniques on how to use the table saw to improve your woodworking. A breakdown of the components of the table saw. Safety devices used on table saws are presented.
Using Table Saw and Band Saw12:19
Applying the use of a table saw and band saw in a series of operations to create components for Kumiko. These sequences will demonstrate how a table saw and band saw are used in a furniture making workshop. If interested, more info on Kumiko Course at www.woodskills.com.
The Drill Press8:14
A video lecture on the stationary drill press and its components. Techniques and procedures on effectively using the drill press in your woodworking are shown and discussed.
The Jointer and Thickness Planer8:07
A video lecture on both the jointer and thickness planer. How to use these two machines to dramatically increase productivity in your woodworking. A discussion of the components of these two machines and sequences on how to use them correctly.
Stationary Machines

Intro to Joinery6:39
A video lecture on the different types of joinery involved in woodworking. Their applications are shown and discussed. A good understanding of joinery is important to grasp early on in your woodworking.
Basic Joints4:09
A video lecture on the basic joinery using in woodworking. The butt joint, miter joint, rabbet and lap joints are discussed. Techniques on how to create these joints are also shown.
Reinforced Joints10:05
A video lecture on reinforced joinery. Using cleats, splines and slip feathers to reinforce corner joints is presented with examples. Dowel joinery as well as biscuit joinery sequences are presented and shown in detail.
Interlocking Joints14:44
A video lecture on interlocking joinery. The box joint and the dovetail joint are featured. There is a detailed step by step sequence of creating dovetail joinery. As well, a discussion on when and where to use dovetail joinery in your woodworking.
Mortise and Tenon Joints11:20
A video lecture on the mortise and tenon joint. The different variations of the mortise and tenon joint are shown as well as their applications. How to create mortise and tenon joinery using hand and power tools.
Joinery

Surface Preparation6:28
A video lecture on how to prepare wood surfaces to apply a finish. Sanding and scraping the surface of wood to ensure it is smooth. How to remove dents and small gouges in wood.
Staining and Filling5:00
A video lecture on how to apply stain to wood. How to pore fill wood. When to pore fill wood and the differences in stains are covered in this video lecture. Finishing can make or break a project!
Sealing and Finishing8:06
A video lecture on the different types of finish available to finish wood. The importance of sealing wood before applying finish is discussed. The difference between penetrating oil finishes and surface finishes is explained. Finishing can make or break a project!
Finishing
Introduction to Veneering7:31

A general introduction to veneering is presented in this video lecture. The advantages to veneering are discussed. How veneers are created and the difference in quality between commercial veneers and shop-sawn veneers.

Basic Veneering 19:05
Part 1 of a two part series on basic veneering, Veneering is presented in this video lecture. The history of veneering and techniques are presented. The essential tools necessary for applying veneer are discussed and demonstrated. A step by step sequence on applying veneer to a flat panel is demonstrated as well.
Basic Veneering 28:35
Part 2 of a two part series on basic veneering, Veneering is presented in this video lecture. The history of veneering and techniques are presented. The essential tools necessary for applying veneer are discussed and demonstrated. A step by step sequence on applying veneer to a flat panel is demonstrated as well.
Veneering

Requirements

No requirements are necessary to take this course.

Description

Do you want to learn woodworking and make your own furniture and cabinets? The Woodworking Course is composed of individual lectures on hand tools, power tools, machinery, joinery as well as finishing and veneering. The Online Woodworking Class is self-paced and can be completed at your speed.

Start Woodworking (eBook, $15) included with Woodworking Course

Lectures are completed individually or in sequence. Each lecture ranges from 5 to 20 minutes in length for a combined total of 5 hrs. 20 mins. of instruction. Updated (2026) with new videos and graphics. An interactive quiz at the end of each section. Learn woodworking concepts and basics with this course. The extensive knowledge you gain is an excellent base for further woodworking education. Learn to make your own wood projects and furniture! Use your new knowledge to make furniture you can sell. A WoodSkills certificate is issued upon completion of the course.

CJSKeller writes: "Excellent course! I'm an amateur woodworker who has used many of the tools covered in this course. I never really knew what they were or understood their full application. Thanks to this course I now feel more confident with my woodworking skills"

Al Mangini writes: "Excellent course. I'm new to woodworking and found the course to be very valuable and informative. I would recommend this course"

Elizabeth Morales-Valido writes: "Great woodworking course. Very thorough and informative in the teaching and materials"

Who this course is for:

No prior woodworking knowledge is necessary. The novice through intermediate woodworker will benefit from this course.
If you have an interest in woodworking and making furniture, this course will provide you with the knowledge to get you going.

Woodworking Course: Have a Pro speed your learning!

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Course content

Introduction to Woodworking Course1 lecture • 3min

Start Woodworking (eBook)1 lecture0

Lumber and Workshop Basics4 lectures • 35min

Hand Tools10 lectures • 1hr 25min

The Shooting Board1 lecture • 14min

Power Tools5 lectures • 37min

Stationary Machines6 lectures • 56min

Joinery5 lectures • 47min

Finishing4 lectures • 27min

Veneering2 lectures • 18min

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