Traditional Woodworking with Hand Tools

Discover a practical approach to making wooden furniture professionally using hand-held tools

• Introduction
• Tools and Materials
• Making a Milking Stool
• Finishing Your Furniture
• Final project

Jack Bibbings and Matthew Hensby combine traditional craft with contemporary design to create original pieces that feel grounded and relevant. Together, at their workshop, they develop modern furniture pieces inspired by traditional English design. Their style is characterized by the hand tools they use, which gives a unique finish to each piece.

In this course, Jack and Matthew share their passion and expertise to show you how to start making your own wooden furniture. Discover how to use the hand tools you need, understand how wood is shaped, and craft your very own solid wood furniture piece that withstands the test of time.

• About Us
• Influences
• Tool List
• Introduction to the Workbench
• Introduction to the Plane and Block Plane
• Spokeshave and Chisel
• Sharpening Blades
• Timber Selection
• Introduction to Stools and Plans
• Component Preparation and Dimensioning 1
• Component Preparation and Dimensioning 2
• Joinery
• Cutting Chamfer and Assembly
• Finishing Touches
• Contemporary Woodworking with Hand Tools