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Skillshare

Beginner Woodworking: Joinery

via Skillshare

Overview

In this Basics of Woodworking class, we'll cover 4 different methods of joinery- the art of joining two pieces of wood together.

  1. Intro To Joinery
  2. 4 different Joints we’ll cover and why, and the project we’ll make with it- a picture frame
  3. Types of materials and supplies needed
  4. Cutting your mitered picture frame wood
  5. Joinery Method One- countersunk screws
  6. Joinery Method Two- pocket holes
  7. Joinery Method Three- dowels
  8. Joinery Method Four- biscuits
  9. Finishing
  10. Final Thoughts

This class is for anyone interested in learning different types of joinery methods.  No prior experience required.  Some basic tools are necessary- Eye/ear/lung protection, sander or sandpaper, gloves, paintbrush, cloth or shop towel, sponge brush, miter, jig or handsaw, drill, drill bits, clamps, pocket hole jig, dowel jig, or biscuit joiner.

If you'd like to learn more about Beginner Woodworking, check out my other classes on skillshare!

Setting up your woodshop

Building a simple table

Finishing with paint and stain

Making a wall plaque

Handmade Christmas gifts

Other Skillshare Fine Art Classes

Syllabus

  • Intro to Joinery
  • Four Joints and a Project
  • Materials and Tools
  • Cutting your Mitered Frame
  • Joinery Method 1: Glue and Screw
  • Joinery Method 2: Pocket Holes
  • Joinery Method 3: Dowels
  • Joinery Method 4: Biscuits
  • Finishing your Picture Frame
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Brittany Joyner

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