The Way to Woodwork DVD Series from Woodworker's Journal-Individual Volumes

Whether you're a woodworking beginner or someone with advanced skills, the three-DVD series "The Way to Woodwork" will help you step up to the next level. You'll gain knowledge and skills for specific joinery and construction techniques with both hand and machine cutting, and put them into practice with specific projects included on the DVDs. Most importantly, though, you'll get comprehensive woodworking instruction that applies to any piece of furniture you might want to build. From designing to completing a project, you'll be able to follow the "Critical Path" of woodworking, thanks to the clear and competent instruction of Ian Kirby and Lili Jackson. DVD set contains all 3 volumes. Each volume is also available separately. These DVD's are supported with hundreds of pages of online lessons. For individual volume content, see "More Info" tab.

The Way to Woodwork Series features instructional by Ian Kirby and LiLi Jackson

Ian Kirby has over 50 years of experience as a master woodworker, educator and trained designer. Ian is uniquely qualified to teach woodworking. His blended skills as an educator and a master woodworker combine to make this DVD a remarkable achievement. LiLi Jackson is a woodworker who has studied at many of the top woodworking schools in the country. LiLi grew up in the Rockler family business - Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. LiLi brings all of her unique experience to bear in these DVDs.

Volume 1

• Chapter 1: Critical Path & Woodworker Tools
• Chapter 2: Design and Materials
• Chapter 3: Harvesting the Parts
• Chapter 4: Preparing Stock
• Chapter 5: How to make Butt Joints
• Chapter 6: Mortise & Tenon: Overview & Marking
• Chapter 7: Mortise & Tenon: Hand-Cutting & Fitting
• Chapter 8: Mahogany Stool Project
• Chapter 9: Finishing & Gluing
• Chapter 10: Tool Demo: Hand Plane
• Chapter 11: Shaping Parts & Final Assembly

• Chapter 1: Ash Table: Introduction & Preparing Stock
• Chapter 2: Marking & Cutting Mortise & Tenons
• Chapter 3: Ash Table: Shaping Parts & Angled Shoulders
• Chapter 4: Ash Table: Glue up & Finish
• Chapter 5: Bookcase: Introduction to Frame & Panel
• Chapter 6: Machined Joinery Options
• Chapter 7: Bookcase: Frame & Panel Construction
• Chapter 8: Bookcase: Gluing Subassembly & Shaping Parts
• Chapter 9: Bookcase: Finishing Touches

• Chapter 1: Introduction & Using Design Mock-ups
• Chapter 2: Bedside Cabinet: Hanging a Door & Hardware
• Chapter 3: Standing Laptop Desk: Design & Drawer Overview
• Chapter 4: Dovetailed Drawer: Fitting the Parts
• Chapter 5: Dovetail Drawer: Marking Single Lap Dovetails
• Chapter 6: Dovetail Drawer: Cutting Single Lap Dovetails
• Chapter 7: Dovetail Drawer: Marking & Cutting Through Dovetails
• Chapter 8: Making Dovetails with a Router
• Chapter 9: Dovetail Drawer: Assembling the Pieces
• Chapter 10: Dovetail Drawer: Fitting for the Opening & Final Touches