Sellers Home Clothes Storage: Episode 1
Posted 28 August 2024
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Starting any new project is Paul’s equivalent of an adventure, and this one will take you on a journey using methods you may not have seen or used before. We’re encouraging the use of plywood for the panelling in this project and hope that you will accept plywood for yours too – it’s a truly remarkable invention. Walking you through this innovative concept connects the best of the past with the present. It’s worth knowing that Samuel Bentham, the English inventor, built the first plywood-making machine and applied for a patent in 1797. Paul is tying the two areas of traditional joinery with plywood panelling as an engineered sheet because it really works and can be adapted for a wide range of other projects too.
So important to know that even the very best once in a blue moon cut the wrong side. Kind of you to leave that bit in the final edit. Looking forward to following this particular project as it unfolds because I want to make one for myself!
When Paul makes a mistake and decides not to edit the video but to show it to find a solution on the fly, it exalts him by making him more human and bringing him a little closer, if possible, to the viewer.
This project displays plywood far too prominently for me to consider building furniture for a living area in this manner. It strikes my eye as strictly utilitarian. Just my opinion.
That said, Paul typically gives us something new in his projects. Here, he presents a clever method of employing thin plywood tongues to marry panels with grooved frames. If I needed a cabinet for the shop or garage, I’d definitely consider this approach.
Thanks, Paul!
I’ve spotted a block plane on your bench !!!!! Just kidding 🙂
Thanks Paul. I picked up another tip that I don’t think I heard you say before. Yes, you have talked about short strokes when using the plough plane. Mentioning one of the reasons is you get smaller waste pieces on a short stroke results in less chance to clog the plough plane was a wonderful observation and helpful.