A 6-week curriculum to master the four essential hand tools and complete your first three furniture projects without power tools.
Stop struggling with dull blades and imprecise cuts. This course eliminates the guesswork of traditional woodworking by focusing on the four tools that matter most: the chisel, hand plane, saw, and marking gauge. You will learn to sharpen your own steel, tune your tools for precision, and develop the muscle memory required for fine joinery. The 6-week program includes: • Step-by-step sharpening and tuning tutorials • Techniques for the four essential hand tools • Plans and walkthroughs for three foundational projects • A guide to sourcing quality lumber and vintage tools Designed for the absolute beginner who wants to build furniture in a small space without the noise or dust of heavy machinery.
The order bump for the table plans was a no-brainer add-on. Sharpening module alone was worth the price. One wish: I'd love the lessons to live on Stand itself instead of a separate course site.
Furniture maker & woodworker. I sell shop-tested plans and teach beginners to build heirloom pieces with hand tools.