Can I make an AUTHENTIC Katana from wood?

Historical weapon, beautiful construction & a great holiday gift, Katanas have it all!
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Walter Sorrells' amazing Katana video:
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You need a workbench!

My English Joiner's Bench is sturdy, strong and incredibly easy to build. This design is based on jobsite benches built by 19th Century carpenters and housewrights. It's made to go up fast using common construction lumber and it handles EVERY common woodworking operation. Even if you're brand new to woodwork, you can build this bench.

The complete Joiner's Bench Bundle includes detailed, step-by-step plans for building the bench along with a complete stock-list and cut-list.

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This bundle includes complete instructions for building the bench, including a stock list and cut list. You also get all of the work-holding options, like the planing stop and crochet. Also included are the complete plans for the Big Leg Vise, including all the hardware and detailed shaping and fitting instructions.

Build along with the videos:

Build the Bench:    • The incredible English Joiner's Bench  

Get Started Without a Vise:    • You don't need a vise on the Joiner's...  

Build a Big Leg Vise from Pine:    • Make a big leg vise from pine  

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Quick-Stack Workbench

My most recent bench design is portable! The Quick-Stack bench breaks down into 6 manageable pieces that can be easily moved or stored when you're not working. When you need your bench, you can assemble it in 3 minutes and the only tool you need is a mallet.

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*When you buy the course, the complete plans are included for FREE.

This course will guide you step-by-step in the process of putting together your bench. Make sure you grab the plans to follow along with:

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Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
Cutting
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Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
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Sharpening
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Marking and Measuring
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Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz

Drilling
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Work-Holding
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0:00 Intro
0:39 Katanas have layers
1:26 Taking shape
3:19 Habaki
3:56 Tsuba
5:27 Tsuka
7:29 Finder details
8:46 Fun
10:22 Finished Product
10:53 Outro