Having a big overarching idea will help with the details of the design and help pull everything together.
Wood and the tools to shape your project can be inaccurate. Understanding what to do with inaccuracies is key to wood working design.
Separating function from form, in order to free your design from preconceived ideas will help you understand the woodworking solutions.
The key to this series is all about finding your own authorship and design language to determine your own woodworking style.
Selecting the correct materials for your next woodworking project. Learn the different types of wood, and how to find the right wood around your local area.
Starting with just a simple sketch, learn how to implement common design software to help accurately dimension your woodworking project.
Learn how to compare and contrast woodworking materials, as well as how to effectively use samples to assist you in your final decision making.
Every Wednesday, throughout this series Frank will release a video answering all of your questions from the previous week and to highlight the week ahead.
I grew up in Honolulu, developing a free spirit in the natural world. Educated on the East Coast, earning a Bachelors of Architecture Degree at Cornell University, and a Masters of Architecture Degree at Harvard University. I now have been developing my creative interests in Portland, Oregon. I trust that my Theory of Woodworking Design Series will be a valuable tool in your woodworking journey.
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Join The Makers Mob and I will teach you the skills and techniques necessary, so that you can increase your creative problem solving and build your dream projects.
Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned craftsman, join The Makers Mob and I will show you [step-by-step] how to build craftsman woodworking projects.
With 25 years of experience join The Makers Mob and I will show you how to build professional artwork and craftsman hand-made furniture.
From the creative to the practical, inside my Makers Mob I will share with you the process that has allowed me to build some of my most successful projects.
With over 35 years of carpentry experience, join the Makers Mob and I will share with you the processes that have helped me in the workshop.
From the very creative YouTube channel FrankMakes, we are very excited to have Frank Howarth share his woodworking design expertise.
Until today, Woodworkers have never had an opportunity to learn step-by-step how to build CRAFTSMAN WOODWORKING & BLACKSMITHING PROJECTS LIKE THESE
Using traditional Japanese Joinery you will learn how to build a set of custom craftsman saw horses.
Build this once in a lifetime woodworking project. Create the ultimate workbench that will last for generations.
Using a variety of traditional joinery techniques, you will learn step by step how to build a set of custom side tables.
Learn how to unleash the tools on some beautiful slabs of wood and create a dining table for the ages!
We're pretty sure this is the best bunk bed ever made, but we might be biased. See for yourself.
Using Japanese joinery, build deck furniture that will be the highlight of any outdoor space!
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With over 300 video tutorials, new woodworking projects and plans are being added every single moth.
With a total run time of 35 minutes, inside this series, you will learn how to work with plywood, solid wood and veneers to create a modern cabinet featuring flat panel doors and SOSS invisible hinges.
With a run time of 15 minutes, inside this series, you will learn how to transform dimensional lumber using simple joinery and an Arbortech Turboplane to create a beautiful sculpted side table.
With a run time of 15 minutes, inside this series, you will learn how to transform dimensional lumber using simple joinery into a highlight piece of furniture for your front entrance, office or living room.
With a run time of over 46 minutes, you will learn exactly how to build this stunning table using dowel reinforced lap joinery and different hand planed edge profiles.
With a run time of 28 minutes, you will learn how to create a beautiful furniture piece that involves a higher level of detail including making your own moldings and beadboard for the back of the bookcase.
With a run time of 53 minutes, you will learn how to cut & assemble the sides and drawers, the prep and application of the veneer, and how to spray the lacquer that really brings the design together.
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Using traditional joinery and intricate carving, build a custom carved barrel top blanket chest that is absolutely stunning!
Take your relaxing outdoor space to the next level and learn step-by-step how to build a cedar hot tub.
Watch and learn how to build easy & simple deck side tables to compliment any deck furniture.
Get step-by-step instructions on how to build a stunning cedar strip canoe... this is the build of a lifetime!
A nice little project that is not only a really enjoyable build, but at the end of the day, a very practical one for the shop.
Watch and learn how to build [using traditional Japanese joinery] a cusom craftsman router bit shelf.
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