Basics of woodworking

01 – From design to finish

Rob Brown introduces Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement Magazine's new 50 video series "Woodworking Basics, From Design to Finish".

02 – Wood movement

In this video Rob Brown explains why wood moves, and the effects wood movement has on your projects.

03 – Three common furniture engineering challenges

In this video Rob Brown talks about the three most common approaches to engineering furniture.

04 – Furniture design tips for before entering your shop

Rob Brown breaks down the furniture design process - things you can do before you even enter the shop, and thing that you can do while in the shop.

05 – Furniture design tips for inside your shop

Rob Brown discusses the value of making mock-ups for unique parts, trying new techniques, and building full-size mock-ups for important projects.

06 – How solid wood is sold

Rob Brown explains how solid wood is sold.

07 – How sheet goods are sold

Rob Brown explains how sheet goods are sold.

08 – What is a board foot

Rob Brown explains how hard and soft wood is measured at the lumberyard.

09 – Different cuts of wood

Rob Brown provides an overview of the different cuts of wood.

10 – The benefits of using veneer

Rob Brown explains why you should consider using veneer in your furniture and cabinetry projects.

11 – Introduction to veneer

Rob Brown provides an overview of wood veneer - how it's sliced, how it's sold, and available thicknesses.

12 – Pros and cons of three common sheet goods

Rob Brown outlines the pros and cons of the three most common sheet goods used by woodworkers and DIYers: plywood, Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), and particle board.

13 – Working with sheet goods

Rob Brown gives you tips on working with sheet goods.

14 – Dressing lumber

Rob Brown shows you how to joint and plane rough lumber.

15 – A woodworkers first seven safety items

Rob Brown talks about the first seven safety items that you should purchase.

16 – A woodworker’s first seven hand tools

Rob Brown talks about the first seven hand tools that you should purchase: Block Plane, Jack Plane, Set of Chisels, Marking Knife, Spokeshave, Mallet, Medium Shoulder Plane.

17 – A woodworker’s first seven hand saws

Rob Brown talks about the first seven hand saws that you should purchase.

18 – A woodworker’s first seven sharpening tools

Rob Brown talks about the first seven sharpening tools that you should purchase.