Vic TesolinThe Minimalist Woodworker
Essential Tools and Smart Shop Ideas for Building with Less
Before he jumped into the world of woodworking, he served in the Royal Canadian Army for 14 years in the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. After leaving the RCA on a honorable discharge, he studied furniture design/making at Rosewood Studio and learned from some of the best in the business, including Garrett Hack and Chris Schwarz. After finishing up his studies, Vic owned his own studio while working part-time at Rosewood as an instructor and craftsman in residence before eventually becoming an editor at Canadian Woodworking magazine. Vic now has what might be one of the coolest jobs in woodworking: he serves as Technical Advisor at Lee Valley Tools. He also builds what he wants, when he wants in his minimalist workshop. Learn more about Vic and check out his blog, latest projects, and other cool stuff at http://victesolin.com.
1. Introduction / Personal philosophy 2. Shop space 3. Tools (power and hand): Power -- Drill Press,Bandsaw, Planer
Hand -- Bench Planes
Joinery Plane
Saws
Chisels 4. Marking and measuring tools and techniques: Squares
Marking Knife
Compass
Dividers
Straight Edge
Combination Squares 5. Practical sharpening and tool maintenance 6. Projects: Saw bench
Nicholson-inspired workbench
Shooting board/bench hook
Shop mallet
Small hanging cabinet 7. Summary