The Basics Of Designing And Making Plans For Furniture, Cabinets And Storage, Toys And Knick-Knacks
Welcome To To Part 1 Of Our 5 Part Series. The Woodworker’s Eye: From Concept to Creation GoTo Part2: Every woodworker faces the same dilemma at some point: you’ve got premium lumber, a well-equipped shop, and an eagerness to create something remarkable. The temptation is to dive right in. But rushing past the planning stage […]
Part1: Form Follows Function—Designing for Human Use Read More »
The Invisible Hero: Understanding Structure and Physics in Woodworking Back To Pt.1 Welcome To Part 2 Of Our 5 Part Series. The Woodworker’s Eye: From Concept to Creation GoTo Pt.3 In our last post, we talked about Function—designing furniture that fits the human body and serves a specific purpose. You now know what you want
Part2: Structural Integrity—Why Furniture Stands Up Read More »
From Brain to Shop Drawing: The Art of Planning Your Build Back To Pt.2 Welcome To Part 3 Of Our 5 Part Series, The Woodworker’s Eye: From Concept to Creation GoTo Pt.4 In our previous posts, we’ve defined the Function of your piece and ensured its Structural Integrity. You know what you’re building, who it’s
Part3: From Brain to Blueprint—The Art of Sketching Read More »
GoTo Part3 Welcome To Part 4 Of Our 5 Part Series, The Woodworker’s Eye: From Concept to Creation GoTo Pt.5 You’ve defined the function, ensured the structure, and drawn the plans. Now, you stand before a rack of lumber, and the real world intrudes. Your design is no longer an abstract concept; it needs to
Part4: Material Matters: Choosing the Right Wood for Your Design Read More »
Back To Pt.4 Welcome To Part 5 Of Our 5 Part Series, The Woodworker’s Eye: From Concept to Creation Back To Pt.1 We’ve journeyed from the initial spark of an idea to the practicalities of lumber selection. You’ve defined the Function, ensured the Structure, drawn the Plans, and chosen your Material. Now, you stand at
Part5: The Designer’s Toolkit & Safety Protocols Read More »