S3 Practical woodworking

1 - Wood and manufactured board

Wood and manufactured board

Introduction to hardwoods, softwoods, manufactured boards and the properties of wood.

Trinket box

Carcase project - trinket box

Constructing a small wooden box from pine, MDF and plywood. Introduces the through housing and dowel joints. Various associated activities.

Tablet stand

Flat frame project - tablet stand

Constructing a small wooden box from pine, MDF and plywood. Introduces the through housing and dowel joints. Various associated activities.

Reading working drawings

Working drawings and cutting lists

Develop the skills required to read and understand working drawings.

Workshop hacks and skills

Workshop hacks and skills

Here you will learn little tips and tricks to make measuring and marking out easier

Setting the plane

Dismantling and setting a plane

Learn the parts of a plane and how it all goes together.

Trinket box - understanding the drawing

Quiz - The Trinket Box

Coming soon