Plywood furniture: From beginner to advanced
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística) , Furniture woodworking instructor
Joined January 2019
Learn how to machine components using power tools to create complex plywood furniture.
Learn how to machine components using power tools to create complex plywood furniture.
Joined January 2019
This course is the third part of a series on building furniture using plywood. In this advanced chapter, you will take your skills to the next level by tackling a more challenging project: building a sitial. You will deepen your understanding of power tools, including the table saw, to bring precision and efficiency to your work. You'll learn how to work with slender and complex structures, moving beyond the idea that plywood is only for flat designs. Throughout the course, you'll develop techniques to achieve precise and strong joinery, essential for stable and refined furniture. You will see how creativity and technique come together to transform plywood into a versatile and expressive material, ideal for projects of any scale. By the end, you will have gained the skills to build complex and functional furniture, using plywood as a powerful tool to create unique and personalized designs.
What will you learn in this online course?
22 lessons & 23 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (18)
- 1,921 students
- 22 lessons (5h 12m)
- 23 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
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- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
You will build a plywood sitial, applying machining and assembly techniques with power tools to achieve precise and sturdy joinery.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at woodworking enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge of power tools and explore the potential of plywood in constructing complex furniture. While you don't need to be an expert, previous experience with simpler projects or basic woodworking knowledge is recommended.
Requirements and materials
It is recommended to have some prior experience or have taken previous courses. Basic tools like a drill, router, jigsaw, squares, and clamps will be needed. However, you will also become familiar with these tools throughout the course.
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A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística)
Patricio Ortega is a furniture maker and founder of Maderística, a small workshop specializing in handcrafted furniture design. With 14 years of experience, he has focused on mastering plywood, developing innovative techniques, and sharing his knowledge with over 1,800 students. As an architect and self-taught instructor, Patricio blends creativity and technique to create functional and durable furniture.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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The project: a chair with plywood board
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U2
Preparation
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Materials and tools
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Analysis and planning of work 1
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Work analysis and planning 2
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Bench Saw: General Operation, Risks and Longitudinal Cutting Technique 1
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Bench Saw: General Operation, Risks and Longitudinal Cutting Technique 2
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The Bench Saw: Crosscut and Cutting Sleds
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U3
Cutting and machining
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Planning and first cuts
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Legs/crossbeams fitting: half-wood oblique “T” fitting
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Thickening and final cuts
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Legs/crossbar fitting: machining of half-wood cut in legs
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Legs embedding: armrest / beam
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Seat crossbar machining: continuous dovetail
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Seat crossbar machining: profiled
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Cutting, doweling and profiling the backrest crossbar
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Seat crossbar machining: profiling
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Cutting, doweling and profiling the backrest crossbar
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U4
Details, assembly and finishes
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Details and profiling 1
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Details and profiling 2
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Final assembly
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Finishing and finishing
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FP
Final project
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Plywood furniture: From beginner to advanced
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lautarodiaz804
Exelente curso, espero sigan subiendo mas!
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ingnoesm
Éste curso me parece excelente por el seguimiento de los dos cursos anteriores que usaban solo herramientas eléctricas manuales y ahora las de estación. Muy buen manejo de los temas.
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gtapia
Como siempre el curso claro en sus contenidos y explicaciones. Aborda temas anexos que son de importancia pero solo para fundamentar y robustecer el conocimiento entregado. A mi en lo personal me gusta mucho este profesor.
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moreira_jla
Tercer curso que compro de maderística, si bien me gustaría tomarlo presencialmente para poner en práctica el aprender haciendo, por temas de logística este formato me acomoda mucho El instructor tiene un gran conocimiento y sobre todo le apasiona lo que hace, eso logra traspasarlo a través del curso y las sesiones. En este formato asincrónico los contenidos son motivantes, propiciando la interacción entre participantes superando la atemporalidad en foros, que parecen siempre estar vigentes.
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jeesfranc
PlusBastante didáctico, metódico, practico, demuestra mucho conocimiento y apasionamiento de su oficio, recomendado para aficionados, principiante, intermedios y avanzados, la forma como se dinamiza el curso genera mucha confianza e interés en toda la técnica que utiliza. Recomendado.
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