I'm not sure what kind of woodworking you're comparing it to, so let's compare it to woodworking using MDF sheets or particle boards here.

MDF sheets and particle boards are made by eliminating the characteristics that wood has to the extreme. Therefore, they hardly have any movement such as shrinkage or expansion. As a result, simply cutting them with a table saw and securing them with adhesive or screws is often sufficient.

However, woodworking using solid wood is not that simple. Working with solid wood, which constantly absorbs and releases moisture, requires creating complex joints and interlocking them to restrain each other's movement. Simply securing them with adhesive or screws cannot restrain the movement of the wood.

The technique that has developed to maximize the appeal of solid wood is called Japanese joinery. Traditional Japanese woodworking basically uses only solid wood. In other words, Japanese joinery is a recipe for how to masterfully use solid wood.

Whether one is superior or preferable over the other depends on the project and personal preferences, and opinions may be divided. However, one thing that can be said is that using various hand tools to apply intricate joints to solid wood and seamlessly joining them together is an unparalleled pleasure.

I've received the same type of question from people with zero woodworking experience like yourself many times. The answer is YES. Each video explains the process in great detail so that even a beginner can understand. At times, the explanations may even seem repetitive or overly persistent, and I've even received feedback that I repeat things too much. However, it's important to repeat the explanations as many times as necessary and demonstrate the key points as often as needed. So please don't worry. In fact, it's beginners like yourself who we want to take our courses.

The instructor is an experienced professional who has worked as a woodworking craftsman in both Japan and Australia for many years. In addition to his field experience, he has over 8 years of experience as an instructor and has taught hundreds of people. There is a more detailed description below that provides a better understanding of who he is, so please take a look if you are interested.

Woodworking is an expensive hobby. Various tools are necessary, such as saws, chisels, and planes - the three major woodworking tools - as well as measuring tools such as rulers and marking gauges, knives, hammers, sharpening stones (coarse, medium, and fine), clamps, and so on.

It is strongly recommended to invest in good quality tools at the beginning, as they can last a lifetime and help you improve your skills quickly. If you buy poor quality tools, woodworking will not be enjoyable, and you may eventually give up.

In this course, we also provide explanations on how to choose and use tools.

Yes, all of the videos have subtitles. Although the instructor is a non-native speaker, he is trying his best to conduct all classes in English. Please don't make fun of him by saying things like "In this vido...".

Oh, you're saying that the English here is written well? Ah, that's thanks to my secretary named ChatGPT, whom I recently hired.

Yes, you can interact with other members in the Community. It is also possible to exchange information and show each other's work. You can also ask questions to the instructor from the Community. So far, not many people have posted, so it's a bit lonely. We would appreciate it if you could make a post. We are waiting for your contribution.