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How To Cut a Blind Housing Joint by Hand

21 May 2026 at 19:08

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🟥 My Tools
Marking Knife: https://mattestlea.com/pages/matt-estlea-marking-knives
Mallet: https://mattestlea.com/mallet
Square: https://geni.us/FaithfullSquareSet
Pencil: https://mattestlea.com/pencils
Ruler: https://geni.us/Rabone300mmRuler
Marking Gauge: https://geni.us/VeritasMarkingGauge
Chisel: https://geni.us/LieNielsenChiselSet
Saw: https://geni.us/LieNielsenTenonSaw
Bench Hook: https://mattestlea.com/products/oak-bench-hook
Veritas Router Plane: https://mattestlea.com/veritas-router-plane
Rebate Plane: https://mattestlea.com/rider-rebate-plane
Shoulder Plane: https://mattestlea.com/veritas-medium-shoulder-plane

MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🚀 Purchasing and Using Tools Correctly
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/tutorials/tutorials-hand-tools/
🪚 How To Make a Dovetailed Box:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-dovetail-box/
🛠 How To Make a Cabinet:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-cabinet/
🧰 How To Make a Toolbox:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-toolbox/
✏️ How To Design Furniture
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-sketchup-series/
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HOW TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
💪 Become a Patron - Donate a Regular Amount of Your Choice
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https://mattestlea.com/wishlist
🍺 Send a Tip - Quick, Easy, and Massively Appreciated!
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WOODWORKING BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
📘 Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual
https://mattestlea.com/the-woodworkers-manual
📖 Workbenches: Design & Theory to Construction & Use
https://mattestlea.com/workbenches-book
📚 The Overstory - My Favourite Fiction Books about Trees
https://mattestlea.com/the-overstory
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MY FAVOURITE TOOLS:
🪚 Knew Concepts Fret Saw
https://mattestlea.com/knew-concepts-saw
⬜️ Faithfull Engineers Squares
https://mattestlea.com/faithfull-engineers-squares
⚙️ Veritas Wheel Marking Gauge
https://mattestlea.com/veritas-wheel-marking-gauge
🗡 Precision Marking Knife
https://mattestlea.com/tools/
🎥 Lumix S1H Mirrorless Camera
https://mattestlea.com/panasonic-s1h

🪚 See EVERYTHING I Recommend HERE:
https://mattestlea.com/equipment

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KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ME:
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🟥 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/mattestlea


🌍 My Website / Blog: https://mattestlea.com
💌 Monthly Newsletter: https://mattestlea.com/newsletter/
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🕵️‍♂️ WHO AM I?:
My name is Matt Estlea, I'm a 27 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.

I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation, which is where I began growing my business. I then returned to Rycotewood to teach Evening Classes for 2 Years, while also teaching City and Guilds Furniture Making for 3 years. They were some long 12 hour days!

In September, 2021. I resigned from teaching at the school to focus on my own business.

🎓VISIT THE FREE SCHOOL HERE
https://mattestlea.com/school

I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.

Lets go make a mess.
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GET IN TOUCH:
While I take time to read every single message I receive whether its emailed, DMed or asked publicly on social media, sadly I do not have time to reply to everything. If you have a short message you’d like to send, it’s best to send me a message on Twitter.
🐣 Tweet me here: https://twitter.com/mattestlea

For longer messages, please drop me a message via the contact page on my website.
📨 Leave Me a Message Here: https://mattestlea.com/contact-form/

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PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a lil’ commission from recommending at no extra cost to you. If you’d like to know more about how this works, and what businesses I work with, please read my affiliate disclaimer here:

😑 Affiliate Disclaimer: https://mattestlea.com/affiliate-disclaimer/
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Must-Have Tools and Consumables for EVERY Workshop

15 May 2026 at 16:48

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See all the tools I recommend here!
https://mattestlea.com/pages/helpful-woodworking-accessories?tid=LQt4JR7vIu

00:35 Mouthwash Cups: https://mattestlea.com/mouthwash-cups

01:10 Lolly Sticks: https://mattestlea.com/lolly-sticks

01:47 Epoxy Pumps: https://mattestlea.com/epoxy-pumps

03:14 Foam Brushes:https://mattestlea.com/foam-brushes

03:36 Blue Roll: https://mattestlea.com/blue-roll

04:17 Swarfega: https://mattestlea.com/swarfega

08:08 Rubber Matting: https://mattestlea.com/anti-fatigue-matting

09:23 Sealey Workshop Stool: https://mattestlea.com/workshop-stool

10:42 Door Mat: https://shorturl.at/azqwp (Larger Door Mat with Marcs link)

Small Door Mat: https://mattestlea.com/door-mat (Small Door Mat with My Link)

11:38 Workshop Bin: https://mattestlea.com/workshop-bin
Bin Dolly: https://mattestlea.com/workshop-dolly

12:53 Cordless Light: https://mattestlea.com/bench-light
Light Batteries: https://mattestlea.com/bench-light-batteries
Light Stands: https://mattestlea.com/bench-light-stand

14:24 Workbenches Book: https://mattestlea.com/workbenches-book

15:31 Safety Devices

17:24 Water Pump: https://mattestlea.com/water-pump

18:02 Hultafors Tape Measure: https://mattestlea.com/hultafors-tape-measure

20:43 Workshop Tapes: https://mattestlea.com/tapes

24:35 Dusting Brush: https://mattestlea.com/dusting-brush

25:30 Bandsaw Buddy: https://mattestlea.com/products/ujk-bandsaw-buddy

26:30 Mesh Abrasive: https://mattestlea.com/mesh-abrasive-pads

27:30 Bosch 12V Router: https://mattestlea.com/bosch-palm-router

29:03 3D Printer: https://mattestlea.com/3D-printer
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🕵️‍♂️ WHO AM I?:
My name is Matt Estlea, I'm a 30 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.

I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation, which is where I began growing my business. I then returned to Rycotewood to teach Evening Classes for 2 Years, while also teaching City and Guilds Furniture Making for 3 years. They were some long 12 hour days!

In September, 2021. I resigned from teaching at the school to focus on my own business.

In addition to all that studying and teaching during the week, I occupied my weekends working at Axminster Tools and Machinery in Basingstoke. For 5 years, I helped customers with purchasing tools, demonstrated in stores and events, and gained extensive knowledge about a variety of tools and brands. I discontinued this job role in 2019 to focus on teaching at Rycotewood and my own business.

During the week, I film woodworking projects, tutorials, reviews and a viewer favourite 'Tool Duel' where I compare two competitive manufacturers tools against one another to find out which is best. I also have a Free Online Woodworking School which you should definitely check out!

🎓VISIT THE FREE SCHOOL HERE
https://mattestlea.com/school

I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.

Lets go make a mess.
______

GET IN TOUCH:
While I take time to read every single message I receive whether its emailed, DMed or asked publicly on social media, sadly I do not have time to reply to everything. If you have a short message you’d like to send, it’s best to send me a message on Twitter.
🐣 Tweet me here: https://twitter.com/mattestlea

For longer messages, please drop me a message via the contact page on my website.
📨 Leave Me a Message Here: https://mattestlea.com/contact-form/

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PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a lil’ commission from recommending at no extra cost to you. If you’d like to know more about how this works, and what businesses I work with, please read my affiliate disclaimer here:

😑 Affiliate Disclaimer: https://mattestlea.com/affiliate-disclaimer/
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The SECRET to Gap-Free Dovetail Halving Joints

1 May 2026 at 20:24

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In this video, I'll show you how to perfectly cut the Dovetail Halving Joint!
Purchase the Plans Here!: https://mattestlea.com/products/every-joint-plans-bundle

🟥 My Tools
Marking Knife: https://mattestlea.com/pages/matt-estlea-marking-knives
Bevel: https://mattestlea.com/shinwa-sliding-bevel
Mallet: https://mattestlea.com/mallet
Square: https://geni.us/FaithfullSquareSet
Pencil: https://mattestlea.com/pencils
Ruler: https://geni.us/Rabone300mmRuler
Marking Gauge: https://geni.us/VeritasMarkingGauge
Chisel: https://geni.us/LieNielsenChiselSet
Crosscut Saw: https://mattestlea.com/skelton-carcass-saw
Bench Hook: https://mattestlea.com/products/oak-bench-hook
Veritas Router Plane: https://mattestlea.com/veritas-router-plane

🟥 Budget Friendly Alternatives!
https://mattestlea.com/equipment

MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🚀 Purchasing and Using Tools Correctly
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/tutorials/tutorials-hand-tools/
🪚 How To Make a Dovetailed Box:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-dovetail-box/
🛠 How To Make a Cabinet:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-cabinet/
🧰 How To Make a Toolbox:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-toolbox/
✏️ How To Design Furniture
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-sketchup-series/
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HOW TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
💪 Become a Patron - Donate a Regular Amount of Your Choice
https://www.patreon.com/mattestlea
👕 Purchase Merchandise - Premium Materials, Quality Design.
https://mattestlea.com/shop/
🎁 Wishlist - Help us Purchase New Equipment & Resources!
https://mattestlea.com/wishlist
🍺 Send a Tip - Quick, Easy, and Massively Appreciated!
https://mattestlea.com/donate
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WOODWORKING BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
📘 Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual
https://mattestlea.com/the-woodworkers-manual
📖 Workbenches: Design & Theory to Construction & Use
https://mattestlea.com/workbenches-book
📚 The Overstory - My Favourite Fiction Books about Trees
https://mattestlea.com/the-overstory
______

MY FAVOURITE TOOLS:
🪚 Knew Concepts Fret Saw
https://mattestlea.com/knew-concepts-saw
⬜️ Faithfull Engineers Squares
https://mattestlea.com/faithfull-engineers-squares
⚙️ Veritas Wheel Marking Gauge
https://mattestlea.com/veritas-wheel-marking-gauge
🗡 Precision Marking Knife
https://mattestlea.com/tools/
🎥 Lumix S1H Mirrorless Camera
https://mattestlea.com/panasonic-s1h

🪚 See EVERYTHING I Recommend HERE:
https://mattestlea.com/equipment

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KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ME:
🟪 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattestlea
🟦 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattestleafurniture
⬜️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattestlea
🟧 Patreon: https://patreon.com/mattestlea
🟥 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/mattestlea


🌍 My Website / Blog: https://mattestlea.com
💌 Monthly Newsletter: https://mattestlea.com/newsletter/
______

🕵️‍♂️ WHO AM I?:
My name is Matt Estlea, I'm a 27 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.

I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation, which is where I began growing my business. I then returned to Rycotewood to teach Evening Classes for 2 Years, while also teaching City and Guilds Furniture Making for 3 years. They were some long 12 hour days!

In September, 2021. I resigned from teaching at the school to focus on my own business.

🎓VISIT THE FREE SCHOOL HERE
https://mattestlea.com/school

I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.

Lets go make a mess.
______

GET IN TOUCH:
While I take time to read every single message I receive whether its emailed, DMed or asked publicly on social media, sadly I do not have time to reply to everything. If you have a short message you’d like to send, it’s best to send me a message on Twitter.
🐣 Tweet me here: https://twitter.com/mattestlea

For longer messages, please drop me a message via the contact page on my website.
📨 Leave Me a Message Here: https://mattestlea.com/contact-form/

______

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a lil’ commission from recommending at no extra cost to you. If you’d like to know more about how this works, and what businesses I work with, please read my affiliate disclaimer here:

😑 Affiliate Disclaimer: https://mattestlea.com/affiliate-disclaimer/
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Mega Marking Knife Build

30 April 2026 at 16:30

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We took our marking knife… and scaled everything up with the xTool P3 👌

Blade, ferrule, handle, all oversized and built using the xTool P3. With the conveyor, we could process the full background and line everything up without templates.

Layered veneers, acrylic details, all finished and assembled into one clean wall piece.

Check out the xTool P3 yourself with our links 👇
UK: https://mattestlea.com/xtool-p3/uk
US: https://mattestlea.com/xtool-p3/us

@xTool.official #xTool #lasercutting #laser
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The Mallet... but Bigger

29 April 2026 at 10:32

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We turned our mallet into a full-scale wall piece using the xTool P3 👌

With the conveyor, we could process full sheets, map everything out directly, and get perfect placement without measuring. Clean cuts, fast results, and way quicker than doing it by hand.

Check it out yourself with our links 👇
UK: https://mattestlea.com/xtool-p3/uk
US: https://mattestlea.com/xtool-p3/us

@xTool.official #xTool #lasercutting #laser
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The SECRET To Gap-Free Angled Cross Halving Joints

17 April 2026 at 19:15

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How to cut Angled Cross Halving Joints and all the tools needed to do so!

Visit our Website and grab high quality Tools, Merch, Accessories and more!
https://mattestlea.com/

🟥 My Tools
Marking Knife: https://mattestlea.com/pages/matt-estlea-marking-knives
Bevel: https://mattestlea.com/shinwa-sliding-bevel
Mallet: https://mattestlea.com/mallet
Square: https://geni.us/FaithfullSquareSet
Pencil: https://mattestlea.com/pencils
Ruler: https://geni.us/Rabone300mmRuler
Marking Gauge: https://geni.us/VeritasMarkingGauge
Chisel: https://geni.us/LieNielsenChiselSet
Crosscut Saw: https://mattestlea.com/skelton-carcass-saw
Bench Hook: https://mattestlea.com/products/oak-bench-hook
Veritas Router Plane: https://mattestlea.com/veritas-router-plane

🟥 Budget Friendly Alternatives!
https://mattestlea.com/equipment

MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🚀 Purchasing and Using Tools Correctly
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/tutorials/tutorials-hand-tools/
🪚 How To Make a Dovetailed Box:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-dovetail-box/
🛠 How To Make a Cabinet:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-cabinet/
🧰 How To Make a Toolbox:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-toolbox/
✏️ How To Design Furniture
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-sketchup-series/
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HOW TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
💪 Become a Patron - Donate a Regular Amount of Your Choice
https://www.patreon.com/mattestlea
👕 Purchase Merchandise - Premium Materials, Quality Design.
https://mattestlea.com/shop/
🎁 Wishlist - Help us Purchase New Equipment & Resources!
https://mattestlea.com/wishlist
🍺 Send a Tip - Quick, Easy, and Massively Appreciated!
https://mattestlea.com/donate
______

WOODWORKING BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
📘 Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual
https://mattestlea.com/the-woodworkers-manual
📖 Workbenches: Design & Theory to Construction & Use
https://mattestlea.com/workbenches-book
📚 The Overstory - My Favourite Fiction Books about Trees
https://mattestlea.com/the-overstory
______

MY FAVOURITE TOOLS:
🪚 Knew Concepts Fret Saw
https://mattestlea.com/knew-concepts-saw
⬜️ Faithfull Engineers Squares
https://mattestlea.com/faithfull-engineers-squares
⚙️ Veritas Wheel Marking Gauge
https://mattestlea.com/veritas-wheel-marking-gauge
🗡 Precision Marking Knife
https://mattestlea.com/tools/
🎥 Lumix S1H Mirrorless Camera
https://mattestlea.com/panasonic-s1h

🪚 See EVERYTHING I Recommend HERE:
https://mattestlea.com/equipment

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KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ME:
🟪 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattestlea
🟦 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattestleafurniture
⬜️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattestlea
🟧 Patreon: https://patreon.com/mattestlea
🟥 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/mattestlea


🌍 My Website / Blog: https://mattestlea.com
💌 Monthly Newsletter: https://mattestlea.com/newsletter/
______

🕵️‍♂️ WHO AM I?:
My name is Matt Estlea, I'm a 27 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.

I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation, which is where I began growing my business. I then returned to Rycotewood to teach Evening Classes for 2 Years, while also teaching City and Guilds Furniture Making for 3 years. They were some long 12 hour days!

In September, 2021. I resigned from teaching at the school to focus on my own business.

🎓VISIT THE FREE SCHOOL HERE
https://mattestlea.com/school

I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.

Lets go make a mess.
______

GET IN TOUCH:
While I take time to read every single message I receive whether its emailed, DMed or asked publicly on social media, sadly I do not have time to reply to everything. If you have a short message you’d like to send, it’s best to send me a message on Twitter.
🐣 Tweet me here: https://twitter.com/mattestlea

For longer messages, please drop me a message via the contact page on my website.
📨 Leave Me a Message Here: https://mattestlea.com/contact-form/

______

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a lil’ commission from recommending at no extra cost to you. If you’d like to know more about how this works, and what businesses I work with, please read my affiliate disclaimer here:

😑 Affiliate Disclaimer: https://mattestlea.com/affiliate-disclaimer/
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The SECRET to Gap-Free Cross Halving Joints

11 April 2026 at 11:44

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They can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code ESTLEA at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/estlea
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In this video, I'll show you how to cut a Cross Halving Joint from start to finish! Here's the tools you need to do it:

🟥 My Tools
Marking Knife: https://mattestlea.com/pages/matt-estlea-marking-knives
Bevel: https://mattestlea.com/shinwa-sliding-bevel
Mallet: https://mattestlea.com/mallet
Square: https://geni.us/FaithfullSquareSet
Pencil: https://mattestlea.com/pencils
Ruler: https://geni.us/Rabone300mmRuler
Marking Gauge: https://geni.us/VeritasMarkingGauge
Chisel: https://geni.us/LieNielsenChiselSet
Crosscut Saw: https://mattestlea.com/skelton-carcass-saw
Bench Hook: https://mattestlea.com/products/oak-bench-hook
Veritas Router Plane: https://mattestlea.com/veritas-router-plane

🟥 Budget Friendly Alternatives!
https://mattestlea.com/equipment

Grab a T-Shirt Here!
https://mattestlea.com/products/put-it-down-lost-it-forever-t-shirt

MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🚀 Purchasing and Using Tools Correctly
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/tutorials/tutorials-hand-tools/
🪚 How To Make a Dovetailed Box:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-dovetail-box/
🛠 How To Make a Cabinet:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-cabinet/
🧰 How To Make a Toolbox:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-toolbox/
✏️ How To Design Furniture
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-sketchup-series/
______

HOW TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
💪 Become a Patron - Donate a Regular Amount of Your Choice
https://www.patreon.com/mattestlea
👕 Purchase Merchandise - Premium Materials, Quality Design.
https://mattestlea.com/shop/
🎁 Wishlist - Help us Purchase New Equipment & Resources!
https://mattestlea.com/wishlist
🍺 Send a Tip - Quick, Easy, and Massively Appreciated!
https://mattestlea.com/donate
______

WOODWORKING BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
📘 Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual
https://mattestlea.com/the-woodworkers-manual
📖 Workbenches: Design & Theory to Construction & Use
https://mattestlea.com/workbenches-book
📚 The Overstory - My Favourite Fiction Books about Trees
https://mattestlea.com/the-overstory
______

MY FAVOURITE TOOLS:
🪚 Knew Concepts Fret Saw
https://mattestlea.com/knew-concepts-saw
⬜️ Faithfull Engineers Squares
https://mattestlea.com/faithfull-engineers-squares
⚙️ Veritas Wheel Marking Gauge
https://mattestlea.com/veritas-wheel-marking-gauge
🗡 Precision Marking Knife
https://mattestlea.com/tools/
🎥 Lumix S1H Mirrorless Camera
https://mattestlea.com/panasonic-s1h

🪚 See EVERYTHING I Recommend HERE:
https://mattestlea.com/equipment

______

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ME:
🟪 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattestlea
🟦 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattestleafurniture
⬜️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattestlea
🟧 Patreon: https://patreon.com/mattestlea
🟥 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/mattestlea


🌍 My Website / Blog: https://mattestlea.com
💌 Monthly Newsletter: https://mattestlea.com/newsletter/
______

🕵️‍♂️ WHO AM I?:
My name is Matt Estlea, I'm a 30 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.

I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation, which is where I began growing my business. I then returned to Rycotewood to teach Evening Classes for 2 Years, while also teaching City and Guilds Furniture Making for 3 years. They were some long 12 hour days!

🎓VISIT THE FREE SCHOOL HERE
https://mattestlea.com/school

I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.

Lets go make a mess.
______

GET IN TOUCH:
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The SECRET To Gap-Free T-Halving Joints

27 March 2026 at 23:23

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How to Cut a Tee Halving Joint and all the tools you need to do so.

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Ruler: https://geni.us/Rabone300mmRuler
Marking Gauge: https://geni.us/VeritasMarkingGauge
Chisel: https://geni.us/LieNielsenChiselSet
Saw: https://geni.us/LieNielsenTenonSaw
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🛠 How To Make a Cabinet:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-cabinet/
🧰 How To Make a Toolbox:
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✏️ How To Design Furniture
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📘 Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual
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📖 Workbenches: Design & Theory to Construction & Use
https://mattestlea.com/workbenches-book
📚 The Overstory - My Favourite Fiction Books about Trees
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🪚 Knew Concepts Fret Saw
https://mattestlea.com/knew-concepts-saw
⬜️ Faithfull Engineers Squares
https://mattestlea.com/faithfull-engineers-squares
⚙️ Veritas Wheel Marking Gauge
https://mattestlea.com/veritas-wheel-marking-gauge
🗡 Precision Marking Knife
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🎥 Lumix S1H Mirrorless Camera
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🕵️‍♂️ WHO AM I?:
My name is Matt Estlea, I'm a 27 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.

I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation, which is where I began growing my business. I then returned to Rycotewood to teach Evening Classes for 2 Years, while also teaching City and Guilds Furniture Making for 3 years. They were some long 12 hour days!

In September, 2021. I resigned from teaching at the school to focus on my own business.

🎓VISIT THE FREE SCHOOL HERE
https://mattestlea.com/school

I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.

Lets go make a mess.
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GET IN TOUCH:
While I take time to read every single message I receive whether its emailed, DMed or asked publicly on social media, sadly I do not have time to reply to everything. If you have a short message you’d like to send, it’s best to send me a message on Twitter.
🐣 Tweet me here: https://twitter.com/mattestlea

For longer messages, please drop me a message via the contact page on my website.
📨 Leave Me a Message Here: https://mattestlea.com/contact-form/

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PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a lil’ commission from recommending at no extra cost to you. If you’d like to know more about how this works, and what businesses I work with, please read my affiliate disclaimer here:

😑 Affiliate Disclaimer: https://mattestlea.com/affiliate-disclaimer/
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Crafting a NEW Wall Sign using the xTool P3

17 March 2026 at 15:58

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We're upgrading our Patreon wall with the help of the xTool P3 👌

While the P2 served us very well, the additional speed and size of the P3 has been game changing for us. Especially for big jobs like this!

Check it out yourself with our link: https://xtool.pxf.io/RGvV7R

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How to MASTER the Corner Halving Joint

14 March 2026 at 20:49

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How to Cut a Corner Halving Joint and all the tools you need to do so.

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Marking Knife: https://mattestlea.com/pages/matt-estlea-marking-knives
Mallet: https://mattestlea.com/mallet
Square: https://geni.us/FaithfullSquareSet
Pencil: https://mattestlea.com/pencils
Ruler: https://geni.us/Rabone300mmRuler
Marking Gauge: https://geni.us/VeritasMarkingGauge
Chisel: https://geni.us/LieNielsenChiselSet
Saw: https://geni.us/LieNielsenTenonSaw
Bench Hook: https://mattestlea.com/products/oak-bench-hook

🟦 See more tools I recommend here:
https://mattestlea.com/equipment
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MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🚀 Purchasing and Using Tools Correctly
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/tutorials/tutorials-hand-tools/
🪚 How To Make a Dovetailed Box:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-dovetail-box/
🛠 How To Make a Cabinet:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-cabinet/
🧰 How To Make a Toolbox:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-toolbox/
✏️ How To Design Furniture
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-sketchup-series/
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💪 Become a Patron - Donate a Regular Amount of Your Choice
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https://mattestlea.com/wishlist
🍺 Send a Tip - Quick, Easy, and Massively Appreciated!
https://mattestlea.com/donate
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WOODWORKING BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
📘 Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual
https://mattestlea.com/the-woodworkers-manual
📖 Workbenches: Design & Theory to Construction & Use
https://mattestlea.com/workbenches-book
📚 The Overstory - My Favourite Fiction Books about Trees
https://mattestlea.com/the-overstory
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MY FAVOURITE TOOLS:
🪚 Knew Concepts Fret Saw
https://mattestlea.com/knew-concepts-saw
⬜️ Faithfull Engineers Squares
https://mattestlea.com/faithfull-engineers-squares
⚙️ Veritas Wheel Marking Gauge
https://mattestlea.com/veritas-wheel-marking-gauge
🗡 Precision Marking Knife
https://mattestlea.com/tools/
🎥 Lumix S1H Mirrorless Camera
https://mattestlea.com/panasonic-s1h

🪚 See EVERYTHING I Recommend HERE:
https://mattestlea.com/equipment

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💌 Monthly Newsletter: https://mattestlea.com/newsletter/
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🕵️‍♂️ WHO AM I?:
My name is Matt Estlea, I'm a 30 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.

I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation, which is where I began growing my business. I then returned to Rycotewood to teach Evening Classes for 2 Years, while also teaching City and Guilds Furniture Making for 3 years. They were some long 12 hour days!

In September, 2021. I resigned from teaching at the school to focus on my own business.

🎓VISIT THE FREE SCHOOL HERE
https://mattestlea.com/school

I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.

Lets go make a mess.
______

GET IN TOUCH:
While I take time to read every single message I receive whether its emailed, DMed or asked publicly on social media, sadly I do not have time to reply to everything. If you have a short message you’d like to send, it’s best to send me a message on Twitter.
🐣 Tweet me here: https://twitter.com/mattestlea

For longer messages, please drop me a message via the contact page on my website.
📨 Leave Me a Message Here: https://mattestlea.com/contact-form/

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PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a lil’ commission from recommending at no extra cost to you. If you’d like to know more about how this works, and what businesses I work with, please read my affiliate disclaimer here:

😑 Affiliate Disclaimer: https://mattestlea.com/affiliate-disclaimer/
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10 HOURS to 5 HOURS! Massively Upgrading Our Patreon Wall with the XTool P3

8 March 2026 at 15:00

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After weeks of dedication, the moment is finally here: the completion of our magnificent Patreon wall!

Witness the final upgrade with over 150 plaques, a new walnut border, and an upgraded sign. Made possible in under 5 hours thanks to the XTool P3! This machine is an absolute game changer.

Check it out yourself with our link: https://xtool.pxf.io/RGvV7R

@xTool.official #xTool #lasercutting #laser
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Why Your Joinery Sucks (and how to fix it)

6 March 2026 at 19:00

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These 5 Principles for Hand Cut Joinery will be the single biggest lever in taking your woodwork to the next level.

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MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🚀 Purchasing and Using Tools Correctly
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/tutorials/tutorials-hand-tools/
🪚 How To Make a Dovetailed Box:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-dovetail-box/
🛠 How To Make a Cabinet:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-cabinet/
🧰 How To Make a Toolbox:
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-toolbox/
✏️ How To Design Furniture
https://freeonlinewoodworkingschool.com/projects/the-sketchup-series/
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HOW TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
💪 Become a Patron - Donate a Regular Amount of Your Choice
https://www.patreon.com/mattestlea
👕 Purchase Merchandise - Premium Materials, Quality Design.
https://mattestlea.com/shop/
🎁 Wishlist - Help us Purchase New Equipment & Resources!
https://mattestlea.com/wishlist
🍺 Send a Tip - Quick, Easy, and Massively Appreciated!
https://mattestlea.com/donate
______

WOODWORKING BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
📘 Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual
https://mattestlea.com/the-woodworkers-manual
📖 Workbenches: Design & Theory to Construction & Use
https://mattestlea.com/workbenches-book
📚 The Overstory - My Favourite Fiction Books about Trees
https://mattestlea.com/the-overstory
______

MY FAVOURITE TOOLS:
🪚 Knew Concepts Fret Saw
https://mattestlea.com/knew-concepts-saw
⬜️ Faithfull Engineers Squares
https://mattestlea.com/faithfull-engineers-squares
⚙️ Veritas Wheel Marking Gauge
https://mattestlea.com/veritas-wheel-marking-gauge
🗡 Precision Marking Knife
https://mattestlea.com/tools/
🎥 Lumix S1H Mirrorless Camera
https://mattestlea.com/panasonic-s1h

🪚 See EVERYTHING I Recommend HERE:
https://mattestlea.com/equipment

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KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ME:
🟪 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattestlea
🟦 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattestleafurniture
⬜️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattestlea
🟧 Patreon: https://patreon.com/mattestlea
🟥 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/mattestlea


🌍 My Website / Blog: https://mattestlea.com
💌 Monthly Newsletter: https://mattestlea.com/newsletter/
______

🕵️‍♂️ WHO AM I?:
My name is Matt Estlea, I'm a 30 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.

I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation, which is where I began growing my business. I then returned to Rycotewood to teach Evening Classes for 2 Years, while also teaching City and Guilds Furniture Making for 3 years. They were some long 12 hour days!

In September, 2021. I resigned from teaching at the school to focus on my own business.

In addition to all that studying and teaching during the week, I occupied my weekends working at Axminster Tools and Machinery in Basingstoke. For 5 years, I helped customers with purchasing tools, demonstrated in stores and events, and gained extensive knowledge about a variety of tools and brands. I discontinued this job role in 2019 to focus on teaching at Rycotewood and my own business.

During the week, I film woodworking projects, tutorials, reviews and a viewer favourite 'Tool Duel' where I compare two competitive manufacturers tools against one another to find out which is best. I also have a Free Online Woodworking School which you should definitely check out!

🎓VISIT THE FREE SCHOOL HERE
https://mattestlea.com/school

I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.

Lets go make a mess.
______

GET IN TOUCH:
While I take time to read every single message I receive whether its emailed, DMed or asked publicly on social media, sadly I do not have time to reply to everything. If you have a short message you’d like to send, it’s best to send me a message on Twitter.
🐣 Tweet me here: https://twitter.com/mattestlea

For longer messages, please drop me a message via the contact page on my website.
📨 Leave Me a Message Here: https://mattestlea.com/contact-form/

______

PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a lil’ commission from recommending at no extra cost to you. If you’d like to know more about how this works, and what businesses I work with, please read my affiliate disclaimer here:

😑 Affiliate Disclaimer: https://mattestlea.com/affiliate-disclaimer/
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