Saturday, March 15, 2014

Free Woodworking Plans To Get You Started

By Alexander Crawford


Free woodworking plans offer a starting point for pros and amateurs alike as they seek to produce high quality furniture. The presentations offer a step by step approach to various projects through a series of videos and scripts. Experts offer tested methods and professional approaches that will benefit seasoned craftsmen as well. The demonstrations tackle both simple and complex projects.

The demonstrations are specific to projects with additional advice on use of simple or improvised tools. Guidelines are given on how to assemble different items including benches for beginners, boxes of different styles and cutting boards that require advanced skills. The tools and experience vary depending on the project. You need to understand how to uses some of the tools like routers. Videos offer simple demonstrations that are presented from different directions.

The skills demonstrated during construction of book cases include generating curves using jig saw techniques as well as sanding curved and flat parts of the boxes. The drawings are up to scale and present different dimensions of the plan. There are graphics on how to reinforce joinery using wood plugs and screws. It ensures that the results are remarkable and produce something that will fetch a good price in the market.

The presentations also include construction of sturdy work benches which demand advanced skills. The steps given will ensure that it is high quality and durable. A list of the tools you will require is also given with suggestions on those that can be improvised and still produce excellent results. Improvisation allows persons working away from workshops to still produce high quality furniture.

Constructing keep-boxes requires knowledge on how to perfect small joints. The sides are carefully rounded and a provision made for brass pins and lap joint. The plans come with details on construction depending on the dimensions you are interested in. These dimensions depend on the size of your box.

Cutting boards require basic skills and will not trouble a novice. It uses basic tools and still produces excellent results. It can be used as a confidence builder for novices. Besides the designs is advice on possible modifications that will not affect the quality of your products.

The videos include graphical representation and live recording to ease understanding. They can play on such platforms as PCs, mobile devices and laptops. The sound is clear and so are the images to make your experience remarkable and enjoyable. Other files formats are available for downloading and printing.




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