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Has anyone had success using free online courses to substantially improve their carpentry skills? I've been seeing a lot of resource guides popping up lately mentioning sites like Skillshare and YouTube channels dedicated to woodworking, and I'm curious how effective they are in practice.It truly seems like having hands-on experience is crucial,but maybe these courses are a good starting point for learning the fundamentals before wasting a lot of materials on beginner mistakes.Specifically, I'm looking for courses that cover joinery techniques beyond just screwing things together – mortise and tenon, dovetails, that sort of thing. Are there any free resources that delve into these more advanced techniques with enough detail to be genuinely useful? I'd love to hear about any specific courses or instructors that people have found helpful, especially if they focus on hand tool techniques rather than relying solely on power tools. Maybe sharing some before and after projects based on what you learned would be super helpful too!