LESSON PATH

Each lesson focuses on a specific skill or tool, gradually adding complexity as you progress. The lessons are carefully crafted to give you the perfect balance of theory and practice. Here's what to expect:

• Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear and detailed steps that guide you through each technique.

• Practice Exercises: Hands-on tasks to reinforce what you've learned.

• Helpful Tips: Insights and advice to avoid common mistakes and improve your results.

• Links to Tutorial Categories: If you want to dive deeper into a topic, you’ll find links to relevant sections for more information in the tutorials page.

What you’ll learn:

✅ The importance of having a safety-first mindset to prevent accidents

✅ PPE - Personal Protective Equipment

✅ Must-have PPE: safety boots, eye and ear protection, dust masks, and gloves

✅ Why work trousers with knee pad inserts are a game-changer

✅ The role of first aid kits in the workshop

✅ What clothing and hairstyles to avoid for safe woodworking practices

What you’ll learn:

✅ The importance of marking timber for square and accurate cuts

✅ How to use a combination square effectively for 90° and 45° lines

✅ Why marking from the face and edge sides is essential for precision

✅ Tips to avoid common mistakes when marking timber

What you’ll learn:

✅ The key differences between tenon, panel, and coping saws

✅ The use of each saw for tasks like cross cuts, rip cuts, and curved cuts

✅ Why disposable plastic-handled saws are great for beginners

✅ When to upgrade to high-quality wooden-handled saws

✅ Tips for choosing the right saw for your project

What you’ll learn:

✅ The difference between rip cuts (cutting along the grain) and cross cuts (cutting across the grain)

✅ Why saw blade teeth are designed differently for each type of cut

✅ How natural timber and manmade materials like plywood affect your cutting techniques

✅ The importance of selecting the right saw or blade for your project

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What you’ll learn:

✅ Proper technique for holding and using a tenon saw

✅ Step-by-step guide to achieve clean, accurate cross cuts

✅ Tips for maintaining alignment and staying on the waste side of the line

✅ How to check your work for square and accuracy

What you’ll learn:

✅ How to hold the tenon saw for optimal control and accuracy.

✅ The importance of wrist, elbow, and shoulder alignment.

✅ Step-by-step guidance on creating a kerf and cutting along the waste side of the line.

✅ Tips for maintaining a steady and efficient sawing rhythm.

✅ How to check your cuts for squareness and precision.

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What you’ll learn:

✅ The difference between single, mortise, and combination marking gauges

✅ How to adjust the gauge for precise measurements

✅ Tips for smooth, accurate marking on your timber

What you’ll learn:

✅ The key parts of a chisel (blade, tang, ferrule, handle, etc.)

✅ Differences between bevel-edge chisels, mortise chisels, and firmer chisels

✅ When and why to use each type of chisel

✅ Essential tips for choosing chisels for your woodworking needs

What you’ll learn:

✅ The importance of maintaining a safety-first mindset.

✅ How to properly position your hands and body to avoid accidents.

✅ Why securing your workpiece is crucial for control.

✅ Tips for passing and storing chisels safely in classrooms or workshops.

✅ How to manage distractions and avoid rushing when working with sharp tools.

What you’ll learn:

✅ How to safely handle and grip a chisel.

✅ The best technique to create a stop chamfer.

✅ Tips for controlling your chisel for clean and precise results.

✅ How to practice using scrap timber before moving on to final projects.

What you’ll learn:

✅ Clamp softwood to your workbench securely.

✅ Mark out and cut a stop chamfer by hand — no mallet needed!

✅ Feel the right amount of pressure for clean, precise cuts.

✅ Hold and manoeuvre a chisel like a pro.

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What you’ll learn:

✅ How to mark and measure timber correctly for joints

✅ Cross-cutting shoulder lines and rip-cutting cheeks with precision

✅ Tips for achieving a snug fit and checking for square

✅ Why this joint is a must-learn for beginners and its practical uses

What you’ll learn:

✅ The difference between a backstroke and a forward cut

✅ How to position your body for maximum control

✅ The importance of marking the waste side of your cut

✅ Tips for maintaining a straight line and avoiding splinters

What you’ll learn:

✅ Why sketching is crucial for understanding woodworking joints.

✅ How to mark out timber accurately using face and edge sides.

✅ Essential tools for the job: combination square, marking gauge, tenon saw, and chisels.

✅ Step-by-step guidance on cutting and correcting mistakes.

✅ Pro tips for clean and precise cuts.

What you’ll learn:

✅ Common challenges in Cross Half Lap Joints and how to fix them.

✅ Tips for using chisels effectively to clean up your cuts.

✅ How to spot and correct measurement or cutting errors.

✅ Techniques for achieving a tight, accurate fit.

✅ The importance of working carefully and double-checking your layout.

What you’ll learn:

✅ What a sliding bevel is and how it works

✅ The differences between models, including my favorite WORKPRO sliding bevel

✅ Tips for marking timber accurately and efficiently

What you’ll learn:

✅ Why marking ratios are important for dovetails

✅ How to create a reusable template for consistent marking

✅ Using a sliding bevel for precision

What you’ll learn:

✅ The difference between dovetail ratios (1:6 for softwood, 1:8 for hardwood)

✅ How to draw gradient lines on a scrap piece of timber for future use

✅ How to transfer gradient lines to a sliding bevel for accurate marking

✅ Techniques for marking out dovetail joints on your project timber

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What you’ll learn:

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