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Episode 3: Case Joinery

By Andrew Hunter Jul 03, 2014

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Videos in the Series

Introduction: Country Pine Hutch

July 3, 2014

Join hand tool expert Andrew Hunter as he walks you through the process of building a beautiful display hutch without the help of power tools.
Episode 1: Milling Lumber by Hand

July 3, 2014

Learn how to mill lumber by hand and you’ll never be restricted by the size of your jointer and planer.
Episode 2: Shaping the Case Sides

July 3, 2014

Learn how to cut curved profiles without the aid of a bandsaw.
Episode 3: Case Joinery

July 3, 2014

Prepare your case for final joinery, with lessons on box joints and notches that will keep your hutch from racking.
Episode 4: Work Surface

July 3, 2014

Add a red oak work surface that complements the pine case and is as durable as it is beautiful.
Episode 5: Face Frames and Plate Rack

July 3, 2014

Craft a beautiful spindled plate rack and finish the case with a traditional face frame.
Episode 6: Assembly

July 3, 2014

Assemble the case without a drop of glue, using hand-cut nails for traditional appeal.
Episode 7: Shiplapped Back and Moldings

July 3, 2014

Craft a traditional shiplapped back finished with milk paint, for a display that makes your finest china stand out.
Episode 8: Frame-and-Panel Doors

July 3, 2014

Wrap up construction of the hutch with traditional frame-and-panel doors.

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In this video workshop, join furniture maker Andrew Hunter as he takes you through the entire process of building a classic pine hutch using traditional hand tools. Produced by: Lisa Raleigh; Video by: Gary Junken; Editing by: Tom Oliveras download this Video Workshop Purchase the Plan More about this Video Workshop

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user-7392884 | Nov 27, 2020 12:35am | #1
Awesome workshop, Andrew! I have watched it 5 times already.

You're using Japanese tools mostly, yet you use Marples' Bluechips quite often, is there a particular reason why?

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