Resources - Matt Estlea

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I only recommend products that I have created, or have personally used myself. On this page and across my entire site, you will only find things that I believe are essential in taking your woodworking to the next level.

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How To Sharpen a Chisel

Sharpening is a topic that causes full blown wars, especially in woodworking forums and comment sections. But the fact of the matter is, if you can learn how to sharpen a chisel in less than 30 seconds, you’re onto a winner. These notes cover everything you need to know to cut through the noise and produce a super sharp edge quickly and consistently. At the bottom of the page, you will also find a downloadable summary of this lesson as well as a buying guide.

November 27, 2019 5 Comments

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Project Briefing | Dovetail Box Project

Hello and welcome to the first project in my Free Online Woodworking School. It's fantastic to have you here! In this short video, I will explain the structure of the course. These are also summarised in the points below.

December 7, 2019 1 Comment

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Project Briefing | The Cabinet

Hello and welcome to the second project in my Free Online Woodworking School. It's fantastic to have you here! In this short video, I will explain the structure of the course. These are also summarised in the points below.

January 22, 2020 3 Comments

Tools

The best woodworking tools, at the best prices

My Favourite Tool Suppliers

Purchasing tools can be a minefield and it's easy to feel lost when sourcing new equipment. This is a curated list of my favourite tool suppliers, what they offer, and why I use them.

List of Tool Suppliers

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What Hand Planes Do You Need?

As you may have realised by now, there are many different sizes and types of planes available. These all excel at different tasks and it can be hard to know which ones you need and more importantly…

Where do I start?

November 27, 2019 10 Comments

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What Chisels Do You Need?

In this video, I detail the different types of chisels available, their uses and their limitations. By the end of the video, you should have a good understanding of what to look for when buying a chisel to ensure you don't waste your money on the wrong thing.

November 27, 2019 No Comments

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What Saws Do You Need?

In this video, I detail the different types of saws available, their uses and their limitations. By the end of the video, you should have a good understanding of what to look for when buying a saw to ensure you don't waste your money on the wrong thing.

November 27, 2019 4 Comments

Material

Need help sourcing material? I can help.

World Map of Hardwood Suppliers

Here you will find a curated list of hardwood suppliers around the globe. This map is constantly being updated so if you have any suggestions, please drop them in the comments below!

Where to Buy Wood

Books

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The resources you need to be a

Successful Woodworker

Learn Woodworking

I teach proven concepts that will take
your Woodworking to the Next Level