In this course, learn how to create a Portable Hand Tool Case using a combination of power tools and hand tools. Over 3 hours of detailed video instruction + plans describe how to create the hand tool case. Includes a short course in creating dovetails. The tool case has integrated stands to keep the two halves up while working at a workbench. Tips + techniques are provided for creating + fitting drawers, using hand tools + machines, creating dovetails. Detailed, printable CAD diagrams included. Follow along and build your own Hand Tool Case. You are guided through the build process from a board to the final Hand Tool Case. I share techniques and processes to create and precisely fit drawers in their compartments and how to locate + install the tool dividers.
Watch the process of how I lay out a series of hand tools to determine the best layout for the dividers in the hand tool case. Discover how to create dovetail joinery to use in your next projects. The build, plans and course are based on skills developed in a functioning furniture making studio. My build techniques, processes, tips and techniques will benefit you in your future projects.
Includes detailed, printable CAD drawings with measurements
Over 3 hours of video instruction in 12 modules and 13 videos
Learn from Norman Pirollo, an expert in woodworking. Norman Pirollo, woodworker for 3+ decades, has been published in magazines and books and launched woodworking businesses. Norman authored From Hi-Tech to Lo-Tech: A Woodworker's Journey, a book chronicling his exciting journey into woodworking. His latest books, Woodworking: From Design To Making and Quiet Woodworking: In An Unquiet World.
Detailed, colored, printable CAD diagrams of all components with precise measurements
Over 3 hours of detailed, comprehensive video instruction. Follow the plan and diagrams to build your own Portable Hand Tool Case
Includes Start Woodworking (eBook)
How to layout and dimension wood
Design concepts of a Portable Hand Tool Case
How to design a Hand Tool Case for your own tools
How to create strong, precise dovetail joinery
How to precisely fit parts together in a project
How to effectively use small hand planes in your furniture projects
Learn a trouble-free method to assemble a case
Learn how to create a rabbet joint for drawers and back panels
Learn techniques to accurately line up components in a project
How to use a shooting board
How to use a bench hook
How to make drawers in exact dimensions
Learn techniques to piston fit drawers in a case
$15 eBook included with purchase of this course, Discover the tools and skills you need to start woodworking.
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
Norman Pirollo began his furniture-making career by following a Cabinetmaking program at a local college. This education led to the launch of a successful small business creating high end jewelry boxes. Later, Norman sought a greater challenge and pursued his ambition of becoming a furniture maker. Norman then attended a furniture making school based on James Krenov philosophy and teachings. This education led to designing and creating furniture through Refined Edge Design. A woodworking educator role then followed. Today, Norman enjoys designing and making furniture as well as teaching woodworking techniques and skills.
Norman has written several books on the woodworking and furniture making topic as well as writing articles for magazines such as Fine Woodworking. His book, WOODWORKING: FROM DESIGN TO MAKING describes the unique furniture design and making process applied in his furniture studio. A recent book, Quiet Woodworking: In An Unquiet World, delves into Norman's embrace of hand tools in his woodworking and furniture making.
Norman has written several books and has been featured in publications over the years
The Furniture Society (Art of Balance, Apr 2024)
Carleton Univ. Industrial Design (Guest Lecturer)
Quiet Woodworking (New Art Press)
Hand Tool Woodworking (New Art Press)
Start Woodworking (New Art Press)
Craftisian Interview (Norman Pirollo)
HackSpace Mag. - Make With Wood April 2020
Woodworking: From Design To Making (New Art Press)
Woodworking With Hand Tools 2018 (Fine Woodworking)
The Wood Artist: Creating Art Through Wood (New Art Press)
From Hi-Tech to Lo-Tech: A Woodworker's Journey (NAP)
Start Your Own Woodworking Business (NAP)
Rooted: Contemporary Studio Furniture (Schiffer Publishing)
Canadian Woodworking Mag. Jan. 2015
Our Homes magazine Fall 2014
NICHE Magazine Winter 2013
FWW Magazine - 4 Bench Jigs for Handplanes
FWW Magazine - Essential Shopmade Jigs
Woodwork magazine (2008)
Wood Art Today 2 (Schiffer Books)
500 Cabinets ( Lark Books)
Studio Furniture: Today's Leading Woodworkers
Canadian Interiors Design Source Guide
Ottawa Life magazine (Profile,work) 2012
Panoram Italia magazine
Our Homes magazine (2011)
Craft Journal (2009)
Woodworker's Journal (2006)
