The Maker's Shop Manual – An Illustrated Guide to Woodworking: Milling Lumber (Digital Booklet)

Learn the essentials of milling lumber with confidence.

The Maker's Shop Manual – Milling Lumber is a beautifully illustrated digital booklet written and illustrated by Maria Carlo of Heartwood Woodshop in collaboration with Kim McIntyre at Pratt Fine Arts Center. Designed as both a teaching tool and a self-guided reference, this manual breaks down the fundamentals of preparing wood for fine woodworking projects.

Perfect for beginners, as well as a ready-to-use handout for instructors and institutions, this guide offers clear explanations and engaging illustrations that make learning both approachable and memorable.

✨ Inside this Illustrated Guide:

Shop Safety First – Essential safety gear and shop practices for confident woodworking

Step-by-Step Milling Process – How to prepare rough lumber into flat, square, and usable stock

Using Key Machines – Illustrated instruction for the jointer, planer, and table saw

Teaching-Friendly Layout – Ideal as a classroom companion or workshop handout

Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Illustrated throughout – easier to understand and more fun to follow
✔ Beginner-friendly – no prior woodworking experience required
✔ Teaching-ready – designed for classrooms, workshops, and institutions
✔ Digital download – access instantly, print as needed

📘 Format: Digital PDF booklet
📏 Pages: 6
🎓 Best For: Beginners, woodworking students, instructors, and makers of all levels

Bring clarity and confidence to your woodworking journey - or give your students the tools they need to succeed.

👉 Download your copy today and start milling lumber like a pro!

💡 For Institutions & Educators:
Maria also creates custom illustrated teaching guides tailored to your curriculum or workshop needs. If your program could benefit from professional, student-friendly visual materials, please reach out to discuss a collaboration.

📘 License Options:

Personal Use License – For individual learners, hobbyists, and beginners who want a personal copy of the booklet for self-study. May not be redistributed.

Instructional License – For individual instructors who wish to use the booklet as a handout in their classes. Includes permission to print and distribute copies to students in their own courses.

Institutional License – For schools, makerspaces, and organizations. Grants broad usage rights to print, reproduce, and distribute within the institution across multiple classes and instructors.