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Ep 1: An introduction to full-size drawings
August 1, 2023

Dan Faia demonstrates how he prepares to measure a piece before creating full-size plans in order to build a replica.
Ep 8: Adding stretchers to the drawing
August 1, 2023

The side stretchers and their joinery are added to the drawing, as well as the turned stretchers.
Ep 7: Drawing the crest rail and back splat
August 1, 2023

Dan fills in the front view, working through the complicated curves of the back splat and crest rail.
Ep 6: Side view and plan view
August 1, 2023

Dan starts transferring information from tracings and story sticks to the side view and overhead plan view of the full-size drawings.
Ep 11: Why we make full-size drawings
August 1, 2023

In the conclusion to this video workshop, Dan finishes the full-size drawings and discusses the importance of having a set of plans to work from.
Ep 9: Crest rail and back splat joinery
August 1, 2023

Dan works through the process of fitting a lot of joinery into a small area.
Ep 10: Finishing the joinery on the drawing
July 31, 2023

Dan fills in the last of the chair joinery and draws in the last of the turned stretchers.
How to hang a door
July 21, 2023

Tage Frid gives tips on installing an entry door and picking the right jamb.
Build an elegant wooden bath tray
June 23, 2023

Easily adaptable to tubs of any size, this bath tray holds a phone, a glass of wine, a book, candles, or whatever you need.
How to use and make a sliding dovetail saw
June 22, 2023

Step-by-step instructions on this hand-cut joint from a woodworking legend Tage Frid

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