(Book + 7-DVD Set) Working Wood 1 & 2: The Artisan Course with Paul Sellers.

Like many of the reviewers I found the spinning graphics and slasher movie music annoying. Once into the actual project the methods used are well presented. Things like using a hand plane to round and taper square stock for stool legs or using a chisel for both rough cutting and very precise work. Really changed my outlook on the versatility of simple hand tools.Could be better with an improved cut list and list of tools needed for each project at the beginning of each project in the book. Also would have liked some finish methods presented but, I guess that will be in a future course.

All the basics of woodworking - the key woodworking joints and the essential tools - how to properly prepare them for use and how and when to use them - as taught by a master. Very solid, very practical. There are tons of videos and books out there. The key is to pick a good one and stick with it and follow it through. You can't go wrong with the Paul Sellers material!

I bought this several years ago as my introduction to Paul Sellers and hand tool woodworking. I enjoyed it and learned very much from it. Quite possibly the best investment I've made in woodworking instruction. That being said, it is overproduced with excessive graphics, menus, sound effects and animations. There was to be a part 3 also starring Paul, but he left the project due to creative differences.

This is fantastic value and probably the best woodwork dvd's and book I've ever purchased and I've been buying them for most of my life (30+years). Ignore people complaining about the fancy effects, they are not that annoying and the important thing is the woodworking you will learn from this. Who cares if its a little over produced. If it was amateur people would complain as well so you can't win. Well done Paul, I'm very happy with the book and dvd's and I enjoy your blog and YouTube videos as well.Happy woodworking everybody! Settle down on the negative comments, be grateful Paul is sharing his knowledge with you.

Full stop, this is a great series that has seriously helped me to improve my woodworking skills. 5 Stars across the board with one exception, which dropped it to 5 stars. When you click on a chapter or sub-chapter lesson there is a jolting, annoying and time-consuming digital graphic display with music that will make you think you're watching the Bourne Identity. Even with this minor irritation, which get's comical after awhile, well worth the money.

The book and accompanying DVD's are clearly written and easy to understand. They are more like a course than a traditional book. Mr. Sellers takes you through a course of study that begins with trees, includes tools and sharpening, and then proceeds to woodworking projects of increasing difficulty.

Paul Sellers is great--a real master and good teacher. Problem is the videos are way over-produced, making it rather frustrating to watch. I wish there were less special effects and more Paul Sellers teaching. It's not quite as bad as you go through the later videos, but the first couple are tough. I'd buy it again, though, as the content is really helpful for an amateur like me.

these dvds are really easy to follow and learn from and paul is very good at explaining how to do things. At first I thought the price was a little high but it was money well spent. I have not looked at the book that much because the dvds are really easy to follow and learn from. If you want to learn how to do wood work with hand tools this is a good place to start.

I am following the series as a sort of mature age apprenticeship. Unlike a lot of stuff, it is detailed and thoughtful enough to replace formal schooling sessions. Paul is a patient, extremely well informed teacher.

I bought this for my wife, who works with me as an apprentice furniture and cabinet maker (as well as restorer of vintage and antique hand tools). We only use hand tools in the traditional manners, and this course is a great compliment, of which I haven't seen a rival. She absolutely loves it, being a follower of Paul's YouTube channel. She is someone who learns better by demonstration and visually, and the DVDs and book are superbly well-made, logical in progression, with an easy to follow format.Everything is practical-based, with thorough explanations, and background and further information is included in the book or on Paul's blog and YouTube channel.This is worth the money, as you learn from an experienced cabinet maker who has had decades on the business and is well regarded as one of the best alive. The animations seem superfluous, but don't detract from the lessons.All in all, a great set.

Paul Sellers is a real master, and nothing helps like watching him doing things and listening to his explanations. You will find yourself watching the same clips over and over and wht he daoes always seems simple and then when you get back to your workbench you realize you miss 200 details. The contents are definetely worth every penny. Just a little remark, all the parts which are NOT Paul Sellers explaining are boring and way too choreographic. The high tech intervals between clips make no sense, and the thriller like music do not match the conent. Remove all the in-between and put more Paul Sellers ! Anyway, excellent value for money, one of the few cases where "form beginner to expert" is literally the range these videos cover. If there were further DVDs I would certainly buy them.

Paul sellers is a brilliant teacher, and these DVDs have brought me huge pleasure and new skills. You need to be aware they are not cheap. They last much less then 2 hours, and I think all of the techniques he shows canbe found on you YouTube. Because of the price I wanted to buy them second hand, but could find any out there. I shall be keeping mine.

A really great introduction to hand tool woodworking. Clearly explained and expertly filmed. A very useful guide and worth the money. Unnecessary computer graphics spoil the DVD's a little and waste time, (swirling abstract graphics and pumping music... this isn't C.S.I. guys), but overall very high production quality.