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September 15, 2018

Fitting the Castors | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 24 Aug 2018

Fitting castors to your bench makes it much easier to move your bench around the shop with minimal effort. Paul shows how he fixed his in place.

More info on the Workbench can be downloaded here:
https://paulsellers.com/paul-sellers-…

There is more discussion on these videos on Woodworking Masterclasses. You can sign up (for free) here: https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/…

Music credit:
Henry Horrell (https://soundcloud.com/henry-horrell)

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

August 30, 2018

An Introduction to Perspective Drawing | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 29 Aug 2018

300,000 is a big number! Thank you all for subscribing. Paul wanted to do this video for a while but since we ended up filming this right around the time we passed this milestone we are thinking about making the original drawing the giveaway. Would you like the drawing to hang on your shop wall? Oh, and if you haven’t already, please subscribe!

How do you get a project idea down on paper? Drawing is a great way of communicating your design to those around you. Paul has always sketched and drawn his own designs and in this video shows you how to create your own perspective drawings.

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

August 18, 2018

How to Use a Square Awl | Paul Sellers

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , — Nicholas @ 04:00

Paul Sellers
Published on 17 Aug 2018

This simple tool is one of Paul’s favourites. It is so simple and yet often overlooked. When it comes to making small starter holes for screws nothing beats an awl but you have to have the right type and use it correctly. Watch this video to see this unique tool in action and see why it is such a great tool for your toolkit.

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

August 11, 2018

Sharpening Stone Shelves | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 10 Aug 2018

These shelves keep Paul’s sharpening stones close at hand for convenience and separate them from the rest of his tools as they can get dirty. Follow along to fit solid useful shelves at the end of your bench.

More info on the Workbench can be downloaded here:
https://paulsellers.com/paul-sellers-…

There is more discussion on these videos on Woodworking Masterclasses. You can sign up (for free) here: https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/…

Music credit:
Henry Horrell (https://soundcloud.com/henry-horrell)

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

August 3, 2018

Workbench Customisations – Saw Hangers | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 13 Jul 2018

Paul hangs his three backsaws at the bench to keep them at hand. The holders make sure that they can’t fall off when not in use in the day to day of woodworking.

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

August 1, 2018

Workbench Customisations: Tool Well Add-on | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 27 Jul 2018

This additional tool well is very handy for storing and organising tools you want to keep off the bench but close at hand.

Paul used the following stock, but it will depend on what you have available and the size of your bench:
2 of ¾” x 3” x 66” / 19 x 76 x 1676mm
1 of ¾” x 6 ½” x 66” / 19 x 165 x 1676mm
2 of ¾” x 3” x 6” / 19 x 76 x 152mm

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

July 25, 2018

Relaxing finish application with explanation/instruction [ASMR] | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 5 Jul 2018

This is an excerpt of a longer instructional series on woodworkingmasterclasses.com. In this video, Paul Sellers carefully applies a shellac finish to a small wooden shelf he just completed.

Paul is a master craftsman and, even though what he is doing here is super basic, it shows.

Sit back, relax and enjoy!

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

July 19, 2018

How to Make Trestles Episode 2 | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 29 Jun 2018

Paul assembles the legs of the trestle. Then the posts are marked out and fixed in place to make a sturdy reliable trestle, using gussets for additional strength and rigidity.

Cutting list, drawings and tool and hardware lists can be downloaded here:
https://paulsellers.com/trestles-drawings-and-cutting-list-download/

Music credit:
Henry Horrell (https://soundcloud.com/henry-horrell)

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

July 9, 2018

How to Make Trestles Episode 1 | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 18 Jun 2018

Trestles can be used to support stock or pieces in a variety of configurations and also as temporary work supports that are simple to make. Paul has used this style of trestle around the shop for years and used them in his workbench project to provide a solid base to work from.

Cutting list, drawings and tool and hardware lists can be downloaded here:
https://paulsellers.com/trestles-drawings-and-cutting-list-download/

There is more discussion on these videos on Woodworking Masterclasses. You can sign up (for free) here: https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/videos/trestles/

Music credit:
Henry Horrell (https://soundcloud.com/henry-horrell)

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

June 23, 2018

Garage Update NO.1 | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 22 Jun 2018

Have you been wondering about Paul’s new garage? In this video Paul gives you a tour and some insights into his decisions about setting up this new space.

Paul talks about his workbench, workbench customisations, wood storage, tool storage, clamp storage, shop configuration and more.

It’s all starting to come together now and we are excited to show you the progress made so far.

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

June 12, 2018

How to Make a Strop | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 22 May 2018

A strop enables you to sharpen your bladed tools to another level. Made from a simple block of ply, this quick and easy tutorial shows you how to make your own with minimal materials.

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

June 4, 2018

How to turn a No.78 into a Scrub Plane | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 14 May 2018

Preparing rough stock can be time-consuming. A scrub plane can really help ease this process. Old ones are hard to get hold, and new ones are expensive. Paul shows how you can easily convert a No. 78 rebate plane into an excellent scrub plane.

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

May 5, 2018

Cabinet Scraper Honing Guide | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 13 Apr 2018

Getting a crisp 45° bevel on your cabinet scraper can be tricky. Paul shows how to make and use a honing guide that gives you a guaranteed angle every time.

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

April 21, 2018

How to Make Sawhorses Introduction | Paul Sellers

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Paul Sellers
Published on 20 Apr 2018

Episode 1 will be released on Monday 23rd of April 2018

Paul shows how to make a pair of sawhorses using the method he first learnt when he was 16. They are very useful around the shop for resawing stock and a many others uses. The sawhorses make use of a compound housing joint that ensures a solid construction.

THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED ARE:
Knife
Square
Combination gauge (or marking gauge)
Tape/Ruler (or both)
Sliding bevel
Chisel hammer
Chisels (at least 1″)
Smoothing plane (No 4)
Tenon saw
*Handsaw
Hand drill and screwdriver or drill driver

* = optional

JOINTS LIST:
Compound housing joint

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

March 24, 2018

How to Use a Scrub Plane | Paul Sellers

Filed under: Tools, Woodworking — Tags: , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

Paul Sellers
Published on 23 Mar 2018

Scrub planes can be used for a variety of tasks, from stock preparation and hogging off stock in preparation for the smoothing plane to refining chamfers and texturing the surface.

For more information on these topics, see https://paulsellers.com or https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com

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