Making Wooden Furniture with Traditional Joinery
A course by user9260555 surname9260555 , Furniture Maker and Sculptor
Joined November 2021
Explore traditional woodworking techniques to create a stylish and contemporary piece of furniture with a minimalist feel
Explore traditional woodworking techniques to create a stylish and contemporary piece of furniture with a minimalist feel
Joined November 2021
Building your own furniture adds a sense of meaningfulness to the decor in your home. But to be able to build a solid yet timeless piece of furniture, having a strong grasp of joinery techniques is essential. Designer and maker Sandy Buchanan creates bespoke wooden furniture with sustainably-sourced fallen timber, which has been featured in the London Art Biennale and Wildlife Artist of the Year.
In this online course, he teaches you the fundamentals of traditional joinery and how to use these techniques to create a minimal and contemporary stool that will last for generations. Learn to create furniture from a renowned maker with a distinctively handmade and artisanal feel.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 14 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (46)
- 4,755 students
- 19 lessons (3h 40m)
- 14 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
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- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Build a minimal, contemporary wood stool using traditional joinery techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning woodworking or carpentry, as well as for those with some existing knowledge.
Requirements and materials
Some woodworking skills and experience with basic hand tools would be beneficial when taking this course.
To take this course, you need:
⦁a hand saw
⦁chisels
⦁timber
⦁basic marking tools
⦁a sturdy flat surface to clamp your work in place
Reviews
A course by user9260555 surname9260555
Sandy, or Sand to his friends and family, is a bespoke furniture designer and maker based in Beckenham, London. Prior to setting up his workshop, Sandy had a 10-year career in the Oil & Gas E&P sector, working around the world as a geoscientist. He holds a bachelor's and master’s degree in geoscience.
After several redundancies, a general dislike for big corporate politics, and a growing unease about the sector, Sandy turned to making and crafting in the pursuit of meaningful work. His work is influenced by his childhood growing up in Hong Kong, the Chinese and Japanese appreciation and heritage of woodworking, and his choice of material. His pieces are produced skillfully and considerately, and are created to be used, allowing the beauty of nature to be enjoyed.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Traditional Joinery, Tools, and Materials
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Understanding Traditional Joinery
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The Tools
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Select and Size Timber
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U3
Making a Stool
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Marking Out and Cutting Mortice and Tenon Joinery 1
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Marking Out and Cutting Mortice and Tenon Joinery 2
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Marking Out and Cutting Mortice and Tenon Joinery 3
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Marking Out and Cutting Mortice and Tenon Joinery 4
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Marking Out and Cutting Bridle Joints 1
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Marking Out and Cutting Bridle Joints 2
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Draw Bore Assembly
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The Glue-Up Process 1
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The Glue-Up Process 2
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The Glue-Up Process 3
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Finishing and Assembly 1
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Finishing and Assembly 2
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U4
Extra Lessons
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Adjusting the Design
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DIY Dowel Making
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FP
Final project
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Making Wooden Furniture with Traditional Joinery
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displayname7110668
Very well explained! He explains it with great patience and detail.
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displayname8951091
I LOVED IT!! I haven't been able to make the bench yet but I have seen all the videos. Super well explained.
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displayname1024359
To start very well!
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displayname531650
Good course to make a stool.
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displayname4310576
I enjoyed the course and learned many useful techniques and principles. I would've liked some tips on how to sharpen the tools, but the course has great value anyway.
The design of the object produced is nice, simple and adaptable. Sandy inspires us with his outstanding attention to detail and love of work well done. Big thanks to him!