Thu, 18 December 2008 The Holiday Season is here again! To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show. Thanks!
While at the Woodworking in America conference I had a chance to attend a couple of great classes on using Western style chisels for more than choping and paring. The first class was taught by Adam Cherubini the author of the Arts & Mysteries column and blog at Popular Woodworking. Adam introduced us to the most common chisels you'd find in an early American cabinetmaker's shop, but then he decided to show us a little more hands on of how they'd use those chisels in a way we don't today. This was a lead in, to what we'd get in another class taught later that day by both Adam and Roy Underhill. This second class was a hands on class where we would not only see these techniques demonstrated but also try them for ourselves... Hendrik is back in December and our discussion will be "Advice for Beginner Woodworkers" so send in you questions about machinery and tool selection, shop set-up (electrical, lighting, shop heat). Recommended projects, etc. Send those along with your comments, questions or schwag entries to mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Since I've been back from WIA I've been enjoying reading and watching all of the posts and pics my fellow bloggers and podcaster have been posting, and I know you will too. So checkout all of these links and see what really happened behind the scenes...with more to come soon!! Furnitude Help Support Matt's Basement Workshop by visiting our sponsors! To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as Comments[1] |
Thu, 11 December 2008 The Holiday Season is here again! To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show. Thanks!
I still have a lot more footage and some great topic ideas from my time at the Woodworking in America conference last month. One of the things I wanted to share with you is this great footage from a class with Chris Schwarz on...what else?...the workbench. Hendrik is back in December and our discussion will be "Advice for Beginner Woodworkers" so send in you questions about machinery and tool selection, shop set-up (electrical, lighting, shop heat). Recommended projects, etc. Send those along with your comments, questions or schwag entries to mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Don't miss out on the next "Wood Talk Online Live". This Wednesday December 17th at 9:00PM EST over at www.thewoodwhisperer.com , see you there! Help Support Matt's Basement Workshop by visiting our sponsors! To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[1] |
Thu, 4 December 2008 The Holiday Season is here again! To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show. Thanks!
It's the beginning of a brand new month and since it's the first Friday that means it's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!! For the entire month of December, 2008 Whiteside's 1/4" Roman Ogee profile is the featured router bit at Woodcraft and here at Matt's Basement Workshop. The Roman Ogee profile is perhaps one of the most readily recognized and most commonly used bits on the market. The Roman Ogee is a compound profile made up of a roundover and a cove shape that give it a "lazy S" look. The flowing shape of these two profiles complement each other like no others. If you're not this month's winner of this great bit from Whiteside & Woodcraft, you still can take advantage of the great discounted price until the end of the month click here to visit Woodcraft. Hendrik is back in December and our discussion will be "Advice for Beginner Woodworkers" so send in you questions about machinery and tool selection, shop set-up (electrical, lighting, shop heat). Recommended projects, etc. Send those along with your comments, questions or schwag entries to mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Since I've been back from WIA I've been enjoying reading and watching all of the posts and pics my fellow bloggers and podcaster have been posting, and I know you will too. So checkout all of these links and see what really happened behind the scenes... Furnitude With more to come soon!! Help Support Matt's Basement Workshop by visiting our sponsors! To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[1] |
Tue, 2 December 2008 The Holiday Season is here again! To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show. Thanks!
Building anything with your kids can be a lot of fun, but finding the right project to keep them interested is sometimes a challenge. I found a great project at www.roarockit.com, it's a skateboard!! Everything you need to build the skateboard is included...the glue, the veneers, the form and even a vacuum bag that works with a hand pump! All you add is the time and fun with the kids...oh and the trucks and wheels...but when it's all done, they have a skateboard and you have a vacuum bag veneering projects in the future!! Hendrik is back in December and our discussion will be "Advice for Beginner Woodworkers" so send in you questions about machinery and tool selection, shop set-up (electrical, lighting, shop heat). Recommended projects, etc. Send those along with your comments, questions or schwag entries to mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Since I've been back from WIA I've been enjoying reading and watching all of the posts and pics my fellow bloggers and podcaster have been posting, and I know you will too. So checkout all of these links and see what really happened behind the scenes... Furnitude With more to come soon!! Help Support Matt's Basement Workshop by visiting our sponsors! To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[1] |
Tue, 25 November 2008 This is the final episode of the small table project. Today we'll be doing the final assembly now that we have the pieces all cut to size, shaped and ready to go. Attaching the aprons to the legs is a matter of choosing the right joinery that works for you. And that doesn't always mean going with something like a mortise and tenon joint. Pocketholes work in my shop with projects like this all the time. Comments, questions or schwag entries - drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, or head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or leave me a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Since I've been back from WIA I've been enjoying reading and watching all of the posts and pics my fellow bloggers and podcaster have been posting, and I know you will too. So checkout all of these links and see what really happened behind the scenes... Furnitude With more to come soon!! Help Support Matt's Basement Workshop by visiting our sponsors! To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[3] |
Thu, 20 November 2008 Normally I release these on Wednesdays, but this has been no ordinary week! So here's the latest episode of the small table build. In this episode we're cutting and shaping the legs. A simple job of ripping each one to size and then cutting the double taper that give them their shape. Sorry no schwag this week, but I'll get back on track next week, I promise!
Click on the image to see Lee Valley's New Dovetail Saw! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Comments, questions or schwag entries - drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, or head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or leave me a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Since I've been back from WIA I've been enjoying reading and watching all of the posts and pics my fellow bloggers and podcaster have been posting, and I know you will too. So checkout all of these links and see what really happened behind the scenes... Furnitude With more to come soon!! To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[4] |
Fri, 7 November 2008 It's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!! For the entire month of November, 2008 Whiteside's enormous Classic Multi-Form Router bit is the featured router bit here at Matt's Basement Workshop and is also on sale until November 30th, 2008 at Woodcraft. The Classic Multi-Form bit cutter's consist of two compound profiles...the classical pattern of a stacked 5/16" cove and roundover followed by a second cove over 1/2" diameter edge bead. And when you make just a few adjustments to the height of the bit in the router table or even adjust the exposure of the fence you can make even more profiles click here for examples!! As we do every month we're giving away one of these monstrous "swiss-army" style bits, but if you're not the lucky winner just click here to order your own Multi-Form Bit! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or you can leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.
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Tue, 4 November 2008 Part 2 of the small table project continues with the routing of the table's edge. I chose to use the Thumbnail Table Edge bit because I wanted that elongated, round over look...see for yourself! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or you can leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.
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Tue, 28 October 2008 A while back I built a small table that was originally intended for my son to use. But it hasn't made it in his room yet. This project was built in a single day and with materials I picked up at my local home center. It's made entirely of No.2 common pine and a pre-laminated board. Total cost, under $30. It's a quick build and a great way to spend sometime in the shop just refining some skills or making new ones depending on how you build it. This is part 1 of what will be a 4 or 5 part series each Wednesday. Also, you may have noticed there's an audio only version of today's episode too. Just trying a little something for those of you who like the audio shows also! Let me know how it goes. Next Wednesday, November 5 another LIVE WTO is happening!! More information to follow! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or you can leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.
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Thu, 9 October 2008 Hey everyone it's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time for Router Bit of the Month!! For the entire month of October Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/2" diameter Round Nose Core Box Bit. A great grooving/veining profile for projects such as fluting, sign making, etc. If you're not today's lucky winner of this great bit you can still take advantage of the sale price and add one to your collection just click here Woodcraft.com Also as mentioned in the show, is the SignPro Kit If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to the website. Or...leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.
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Tue, 30 September 2008 It's finally here! Pt 2 of building the chisel plane will cover the construction of the chisel plane. Now that we have the jig that'll hold the blank in place, it's time to do something with that blank. Many of you sent me the plans to the FWW article featuring the chisel plane construction in issue #148. Here's a link to it Wooden Chisel Plane. If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to the website. Or...leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.
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Wed, 10 September 2008 Hey everyone here's the promised video on "how to shoot with a shooting board". Highlights include why doesn't the plane damage the reference edge and of course what's the best technique. If you're curious about my other resource checkout White Mountain Design they have a great tutorial on shooting boards including an excellent photo answer to the #1 question. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to the website www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.
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Sat, 6 September 2008 It's the beginning of a brand new month and that can mean only one thing!!! IT'S TIME FOR ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH! This month we have Whiteside's Thumbnail Table Edge Bit. An elongated round over bit that gives an unique profile that a regular round over bit only wishes it could touch. Not today's lucky winner, but you want to get your own Thumbnail Table Edge Bit? Click here to visit Woodcraft.com and order yours today. Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at 231 354-2338.
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Tue, 2 September 2008 This is Pt. 2 of the Shooting Board Construction video. Today's episode covers the construction of an auxillary fence for 45 degree cuts and then a very basic lesson on shooting. This type of "simplified" design is easy to build, so if you haven't done it yet give it a shot! Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to the website www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.
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Sat, 30 August 2008 I had originally planned on releasing this video as part of a series on Monday and Wednesday. But based on the number of requests I had to see the construction process as soon as possible, I couldn't wait. So here is Pt. 1 of a two part series. Today's video highlights the basic construction of the base, the 90 degree fence and the hook. This is a great start on the project considering that easily 90-95% of the work I do on the shooting board is cleaning up end grains of 90 degree cuts. In Pt. 2 which will be released on Wednesday covers the construction of an auxillary fence for 45 degree cuts and then a very basic lesson on shooting. Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to the website www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.
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Tue, 19 August 2008 The right tool for the job is crucial. But what do you do when you're not quite sure which one is the right tool?? Just like with some of the best things in life, ice cream, beer, coffee...hammers come in a variety of styles and sizes. Choosing the right hammer for the job can be the difference between, driving a nail home the right way or destroying a chisel's razor sharp edge. WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!! If you have the time, please take the new listener survey, and when you do you'll be entered to win an iPod Touch. Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in as soon as possible. This time around, it's an open question and answer session so send them in!! And if you're visiting the IWF in Atlanta, Hendrik will be there too, so say HI if you see him. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at 231 354-2338.
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Tue, 12 August 2008 On Monday I shared with you some great follow-up questions from some listeners of the show. Well there were a couple more that I thought were important to share with all of you and the best way to do these was to explain them in a video. Thanks to Donna and Shawn for submitting them!! WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!! If you have the time, please take the new listener survey, and when you do you'll be entered to win an iPod Touch. Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in as soon as possible. This time around, it's an open question and answer session so send them in!! And if you're visiting the IWF in Atlanta, Hendrik will be there too, so say HI if you see him. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338.
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Tue, 5 August 2008 Warning!! The video was all shot with the old camera!! The new workbench top is in place and it not only looks great but it works great too. A nice flat surface, easy to attach accessories and jigs and of course when it gets to messed up...off with the old and on with the new. Thanks for all the feedback so far, keep it a coming!
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Sat, 2 August 2008 It's the beginning of a brand new month and I'm fully back from the "vacation". So let's get everything started the right way by beginning with Router Bit of the Month!!! And this month we have something a little extra special. Whiteside's 1/2" Straight Cutting Bit is what I consider to be an essential router bit profile, this is one that should be in everyone's collection no matter what kind of woodworking you do. And considering that I happen to already own one of these, because like I said...this is an essential profile...rather than keeping another one for myself why not share it with a second lucky winner?? So that's what we're doing, now there's double your chances to win this month. If you weren't one of our two lucky winners this week that doesn't mean you can't take advantage of the great discounted price at Woodcraft all month long, just click here to buy yours...Whiteside 1/2" Diameter Straight Cutting Bit. WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!! If you have the time, please take the new listener survey, and when you do you'll be entered to win an iPod Touch. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338.
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Tue, 8 July 2008 Time for the fifth and final installment of the Child's Bookcase Project. In today's episode I demonstrate my finishing technique with Shellac and a few other goodies too. Of course I can't guarantee you'll learn much about the finishing but you should get a good laugh!
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Sun, 6 July 2008 When it comes to finding a tool(s) that can speed up your set up of router bits or blades I've been very skeptical. But I've been won over by the brass height gauges from Whiteside. These little pieces of brass allow me to accurately set up bits so quickly I'm still convinced I'm doing something wrong, but the fact is these accurate results are repeatable over and over... If you're interested in learning more about these gauges click here Whiteside Brass Height GaugesIf you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey.
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Tue, 24 June 2008 Time for the next installment of the Child's Bookcase Project. We're nearing the completion of the project and in today's episode I demonstrate resawing and shiplapping of stock for the back. I can't say enough about how easy the resawing went with my WoodSlicer Resaw Blade from Highland Woodworking Speaking of Highland Woodworking, stop on by and enter for a chance to win a Festool Kapex during their 30th Anniversary Giveaway. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey.
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Tue, 17 June 2008 Hey folks it's time for part 3 of this multi-part series following me building a child's bookcase for a friend of the family. As promised, I documented the build. The good, the bad and the ugly and I'll be posting new episodes on Wednesdays from this point out, enjoy!! REMEMBER! If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or you can always leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey.
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Tue, 10 June 2008 This is part 2 of a multi-part series following me building a bookcase for a friend of the family. As promised I documented the build, the good, the bad and the ugly and I'll be posting new episodes on Wednesdays from this point out, enjoy!! REMEMBER! If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or you can always leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Don't forget that Hendrik is conducting a seminar on June 14th, based on his book "Starting and Running a Woodworking Business". If you'd like to attend or just get more information about this seminar contact Hendrik at info@passionforwood.com. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey.
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Fri, 6 June 2008 It's the first Friday of a new month and that can mean only one thing here at Matt's Basement Workshop...IT'S TIME FOR ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!!! Once again the great folks at Whiteside and Woodcraft sent us another router bit to tryout and giveaway. So for all of June ,Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's Shaker Style Rail and Stile set. A great set of bits that makes quick work of helping you build beautiful Shaker Style doors for whatever project you have coming up. Unlike other Rail and Stile sets. Whiteside's set is designed to cut grooves that accept a 1/4" plywood panel without the rattling and loose fitting that others leave you with. And considering that it's on sale at Woodcraft for 25% off REMEMBER! If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or you can always leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Hendrik is back this month and we're talking about "Why we woodwork". We'd love your feedback on why it is that you woodwork also, so call or write in to the show. Don't forget too that Hendrik is wrapping up his annual finishing seminar: Part 3"Antique Restoration Techniques" - June 7th. Also, coming up on June 14th, Hendrik is conducting a seminar based on his book "Starting and Running a Woodworking Business"at his Acton, Ontario Workshop. If you'd like to attend or just get more information about these seminars contact Hendrik at info@passionforwood.com. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey.
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Tue, 3 June 2008 A friend of the family approached me about building a custom bookcase for his daughter. Who am I to say no to the opportunity to build anything? So as promised I documented the build, the good, the bad and the ugly. This is Part 1 of a multi-part series, and I'll be posting new episodes on Wednesdays from this point out, enjoy!! REMEMBER! If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or you can always leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Hendrik is back this month and we're talking about "Why we woodwork". We'd love your feedback on why it is that you woodwork also, so call or write in to the show. Don't forget too that Hendrik is wrapping up his annual finishing seminar: Part 3"Antique Restoration Techniques" - June 7th. Also, coming up on June 14th, Hendrik is conducting a seminar based on his book "Starting and Running a Woodworking Business"at his Acton, Ontario Workshop. If you'd like to attend or just get more information about these seminars contact Hendrik at info@passionforwood.com. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey.
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Fri, 9 May 2008 The first ever Safety Week has come to a close and here at Matt's Basement Workshop we have some great schwag to giveaway to four of you look listeners of the show. I was joined by a special guest down in the office who helped to draw the names, so if you didn't win...blame him!! To learn more about these great products, or to order your own from Woodcraft click on these links. Milescraft Blade Remover & Pushstick Set Congrats again to our winners and thanks for watching!! Comments[0] |
Sat, 3 May 2008 It's the beginning of a new month here at Matt's Basement Workshop, so that means today's Feature Friday is Router Bit of the Month!! Once again Woodcraft and Whiteside sent us another great router bit to try out and for one of you lucky listeners....well you're getting one too!! The Whiteside Shaker Style Raised Panel bit is a great addition to anyone's router bit collection who enjoys building Shaker style furniture. Unlike more ornate raised panel bits, the shaker style stays true to the straight lines and simplicity of it's namesake.
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Fri, 4 April 2008 It's the beginning of a new month and that means it's time for Router Bit of the Month!! For the entire month of April, 2008 Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/4" radius Cove and Bead Edge Profiling bit. This little decorative edge profiling bit is like getting two bits in one. The combination of a 1/4" radius cove profile and a 1/4" radius bead give plain old square and chunky edges a beautiful decorative look that's very pleasing to the eye. The great thing about Whiteside's cove and bead bit is that when you use it in your router table it's like getting four profiles for the price of one. By running your stock flat against the router table you get an edge with the bead leading the profile, but by standing the stock on edge and running it up against the router table fence you get an decorative edge with the cove leading the profile. Or, if you're just looking to use the cove or the bead profiles by themselves it's once again a matter of adjusting the height of the bit and moving the fence back and forth. In a matter of minutes you're making separate profiles from this one combo bit. If you're interested in ordering this month's Router Bit of the Month from Woodcraft.com just click on the picture:
Congrats to Frank Bylo, this month's winner of a Whiteside router bit!! If you haven't entered your name for free schwag or just have a comment, question or feedback, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com. For anyone interested, coming up on April 11 & 12, 2008 there's a great little tool demo and woodworking school openhouse going on at J. Miller Handcrafted Furniture in Chicago. The details can be found at Lie-Nielsen. There will be some great demos by a number of well known woodworkers and I'm planning on checking it out myself. Don't forget to get your questions in for Hendrik's next visit in April, we're talking lumber defects and how to work around them. Comments[0] |
Tue, 18 March 2008 As promised here is the video for our discussion on freehanding chamfers and roundovers using our block planes. The technique is quick, easy and with a little practice you'll be doing it in no time! Comments, questions, suggestions and schwag entries? Send them to mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com. Also in case you missed it, I posted the wrong file for Part 2 of Wood Science 101 with Hendrik. I reposted this file so if you haven't heard it yet, you can find it at the website. Comments[2] |
Sat, 8 March 2008 It's the first Friday of the month and that means it's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!! This month we've had a chance to try out Whiteside's 3 Flute Flush Trimmer Bit. A really great bit for when you're working with veneers, laminates or any thin material that can easily splinter and tear when you're trimming it flush. Just like with all the other Whiteside Router Bits we've tried before, this one is no different when it comes to construction and reliability, they're well worth the money. And considering they're on sale at Woodcraft for the entire month of March the price is even better. So if you're interested in picking one up for your next veneer or laminate project head to your local Woodcraft or just click on the picture below to find it at Woodcraft.com
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Wed, 27 February 2008 I thought I would share a few thoughts with you on my favorite block plane. Currently my go to block plane for everything from cleaning up end grain to smoothing out those hard to reach areas is my Veritas Low-Angle block plane. I've had a few others before, and still reach for my Stanley 60-1/2 from time to time - mainly when I don't want to risk the Veritas. But hands down the design and construction of the Veritas is well worth the money. Check out the video to find out why I think it's so great and maybe you will too. Enjoy!! Don't forget, coming up in March, Hendrik is back and he's answering your questions about wood movement, storage and acclimation so get those in along with your topic suggestions, questions and schwag entries to mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com
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Sat, 23 February 2008 It's been awhile since the last Jig of the Month feature so I figured it was time to do one. And I've got one that I think most people probably wouldn't think of as a jig at all...masking tape! I often use blue painter's tape as a clamping jig in quite a few situations. When I need a couple of extra hands masking tape is my best helper in the shop and it also doesn't mar the work either. Hendrik is coming back in March to answer questions about wood movement and acclimation so be sure to get your questions in as soon as possible. So if you have comments, questions, topic suggestions and schwag entries send them to mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com Comments[0] |
Sat, 2 February 2008 It's the beginning of a new month and they can only mean one thing on Feature Friday - it's time for Router Bit of the Month!! Remember, every month Woodcraft picks one of the many great profiles that Whiteside manufactures and that put it on sale for a great discounted price to make it easier for us to pick up either at your local Woodcraft store or online. This month we received Whiteside's Solid Brass Inlay Kit to try out in the basement workshop. This kit includes everything you need to successfully route out shapes using templates and then by removing an attached bushing you can then use the same setup to route out the inlay that will fit in the hole you just cut. It literally took me minutes to set mine up and in under half an hour I had routed both the inlay and it's recess. And more importantly it fit on the first try!! Whiteside includes the brass bushing, the centering rod and the 1/8" downcut spiral bit along with detailed instructions to help you get the same results right from the start. Congrats to this week's winner of the Solid Brass Inlay Kit - John Heaney! You're not John, but you want to get your hands on this month's router bit or you need a clear base plate, or even a pre-made inlay template? Click on the links below to visit Woodcraft. Comments[0] |
Tue, 15 January 2008 This is a reposting of the Router Bit of the Month video for January, 2008.
It's the first Router Bit of the Month for 2008 and we're off to a great start. This month we're trying out Whiteside's 90 degree Vee Groove bit. Just like with all of Whiteside's router bits, this is a carbide tipped bit that's made to last. And thanks to Woodcraft we can take advantage of the discounted price for the entire month of January to pick one up for our shops. The 90 degree Vee Groove bit works great for sign making, but it can also be used for decorativing grooving/veining and even as a miniature chamfer bit in tight reach spots. Congrats to this month's schwag winner Mike Strube! But if you weren't Mike and you wanted to get your hands on this bit just Click Here to Order yours from Woodcraft.com If you haven't entered your name for free schwag, remember Whiteside sent us a great 7 piece router bit set to give away for the second anniversary of MBW Podcast so get your name in to win!!!
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Sun, 9 December 2007 For the month of December, Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's Edge Beading Bit. A great profile bit for giving your projects that little extra something. The 5/16" diameter bead that's cut by the Edge Beading Bit dresses up table aprons, rails, stiles, drawer fronts or can be used to make applied mouldings. Whether used on the face or the edge of a board, the Edge Beading Bit is a nice addition to your router bit collection. Congrats to this month's winner Jason Howard! If you didn't win this month but you're interested in picking up an Edge Beading Bit at the great price being offered by Woodcraft, Click here to buy the Edge Beading Bit
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Sat, 3 November 2007 It's time once again for "Router Bit of the Month" from Woodcraft and Whiteside Machine Co. This month we're featuring Whiteside's Glue Joint Bit, a great edge profile that's an improvement over the traditional butt joint. This single bit creates mating profiles that greatly increase the gluing surface and assist in easy glue ups of multiple pieces. Congrats to Frank Bylo, this month's winner of the Router Bit of the Month at Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast. If you didn't win but are interested in taking advantage of the discounted price on the Glue Joint Bit over at Woodcraft.com - Click Here
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Sun, 28 October 2007 I received an email not so long ago from a listener who recently purchased a Biesemeyer Rip Fence off of Craigslist. Not sure if it would work with his current table saw, he asked if I had any ideas how to modify it to fit. Happens to be that my old saw needed modifications so my aftermarket fence would work. This video shows some of the changes I made so that it would work on my saw.
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Sun, 14 October 2007 It's time for the most popular Feature Friday here at MBW that's right it's time for 'router bit of the month'!!! Thanks again to the great folks over at WoodCraft and Whiteside Machine Co. for giving us the opportunity to try out this month's specially priced router bit, Whiteside's 14 degree dovetail bit. Remember, for the entire month of October, WoodCraft reduces the price of this great bit to make it more affordable for us to get our hands on it. So if you aren't this week's winner at Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast, like Brian Burritt is, head over to your local neighborhood WoodCraft store or just click here... Woodcraft.com - Over 10,000 Woodworking Products. Shop Woodcraft Today.
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Sun, 23 September 2007 We're back again this month with the latest installment of Router bit of the month from Woodcraft and Whiteside Manufacturing. For the month of September the featured router bit is a tongue and groove bit. This single bit features two cutters sandwiching a bearing that allows you to quickly and easily feed stock through and cut the tongue in a single pass and then with very little effort you can lower the bit to cut the corresponding groove also in a single pass. The Tongue and Groove bit is a carbide tipped, 1/2" shank bit that comes in at 1-5/8" wide, so this should only be used in a router table NEVER FREEHAND!! The tongue that it cuts in a single pass is 3/8" deep and 1/4" thick, and it leaves a nice clean shoulder so there's little to no touchup you need to do when it comes to assemble the corresponding pieces. For more about tongue and groove joinery check out my video on it from back in September of 2006.
Congratulations to our two winners this week...yes I said two!! Linda Welsh is our winner of the Tongue and Groove bit and Bud Millis won a set of Brass Height Gages, both schwag items thanks to White Side and WoodCraft! If you didn't win, but you're interested in taking advantage of the great discounted price for the month of September click here Woodcraft.com Comments[0] |
Sun, 19 August 2007 The much awaited honing and sharpening video has finally arrived. It's a matter of flattening the back and honing the bevel. As you'll see I use waterstones, but I also mention the use of sandpaper too. Just for reference here's a comparison of grits. Coarse Stone 800 grit = Sand Paper 320-600, Medium Stone 1000/1200 = Sand Paper 800-1000, Fine Stone 4000 = Sand Paper 1500+. Suggested Sharpening Supplies:
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Sun, 12 August 2007 We have the return of the most popular Feature Friday feature, "Router Bit of the Month"! This month at WoodCraft the featured router bit from Whiteside Machine Co. is actually two router bits. It's a rail and stile set for frame and panel door construction. The two bits are complementary to each other and feature a nice bead profile that really helps to dress up your doors with or without a raised panel. Easy to use and easy to set up this router set is a great compliment to any router bit collection. Since we also missed the Router Bit of the Month for July, we have another bit to tryout and talk about. Whiteside's large, 3-wing, ogee raised panel bit. This is a huge bit, so extra precaution needs to be taken when using it. Remember by visiting WoodCraft either online or at a location near you, you too can take advantage of the great price on these bits. To order your's click here Bead Stile & Rail Door Set (2), Whiteside# 6003 Comments[4] |
Sun, 10 June 2007 This month's 'Router Bit of the Month' is a flush trimming bit. An essential and versatile router. Thanks to the great folks at www.woodcraft.com and www.whitesiderouterbits.com for being so generous as to supply us a bit for a luck listener. Comments[0] |
Sat, 5 May 2007 Welcome to the first ever episode of a new feature here at Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast, "Router Bit of the Month". Thanks to the great folks at Woodcraft and Whiteside Machine Co. we have the opportunity to not only try out one of their router bits, but for one lucky listener the opportunity to own this month's bit. Each month Woodcraft chooses a router bit from Whiteside Machine Co., perhaps one of the best router bit manufacturers to feature and offer to buyers at a significant discount over the regular price. Interested in buying one for yourself? Take advantage of the great price at Woodcraft.com by clicking on this link.
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Wed, 2 May 2007 OK here it is!! The second half of the lapping series. Using just sandpaper, a file and an old hand plane you can bring an "old, seen better days" tool from the past back into a usable condition today. Don't forget to enter your name for the free schwag drawings.
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Wed, 25 April 2007 Part 1 of a 2 part series on lapping our hand planes. So perhaps you do have that hand plane you picked up at the flea market and now you want to use it. Where do you start? Start at the bottom and work your way up. This 1st part is all about the equipment. What do you need to get started? Let's take a look!!! Comments[2] |
Mon, 9 April 2007 Let's take a closer look at the basic anatomy of the hand plane. From the toe to the heel and the sole to the lever cap we'll take the plane apart for a closer look at what makes it work.
Don't forget to get your name in for a chance to win some free schwag. Email me at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com and also the new show with Marc and I can now be found at www.woodtalkonline.com . Stop by and subscribe to the new feed. Comments[0] |
Thu, 29 March 2007 Here it is. The first video in the hand plane series. I know it's been awhile but I'm finally getting around to recording. More are on the way!!! Don't forget to prepare for the new joint feature with Marc Spagnuolo coming soon! WOOD TALK ONLINE two guys talking shop. Afterall two perspectives on a subject are sometimes better one. If you have any questions or suggestions for Marc and Matt send them to woodtalkonline@gmail.com . An actual look at the Hand Plane Families - Bench Planes, Specialty Planes, and Shaping/Moulding Planes Comments[1] |
Sun, 21 January 2007 For those of you who enjoy seeing my mug on the screen, here's a look at me organizing my projects. This includes a look at rough drafts, cutlist and a trip to the lumber store. Comments[0] |
Sun, 17 December 2006  I recently built some toy tables for my son. His room has always been an obstacle course of cars, trains and action figures. So it was time to make an effort to clean the place up. Each table is about 4 feet long by about 2 feet wide and approximately 15 inches off the floor. Along with each table I made two rolling carts that fit under the tables and provide a great deal of storage. The room is still an obstacle course from day to day, but when it comes time to clean up the room it goes alot faster. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the show. Happy Holidays to everyone.....Straight Grains and Sharp Blades, Matt
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Sun, 3 December 2006 A couple of tips on the safe way to cut large sheets of plywood or large solid wood boards. Safety is first above all, so make sure you have a spare set of hands when possible. But if you're alone, roller stands, tables, etc. are essential.
I promise this video is a lot better than the last. Thanks to everyone for the comments, suggestions and so much more. Remember, push on the diagonal. Comments[1] |
Mon, 13 November 2006 Another joinery lessen...the half lap. A great little joinery technique with a lot of strength. The half lap is made from two pieces that are cut so that the mating surfaces are half the thickness of the stock. Thus for example two pieces, both 3/4", are cut so that their mating edges are 3/8" each. When brought together, the total thickness is 3/4". The half lap is a very strong joint, with the strength coming from two components of the joint. The first component is the shoulder and the second is the mating face. The shoulder provides a great deal of rigidity that helps to reinforce the joint from any racking under stress, while the large surface area of the mating face provides ample gluing surface. Have you checked out the new audio format yet? Let me know what you think about it? Until the next show, Straight Grains and Sharp Blades, Matt Comments[0] |
Sun, 5 November 2006 The Mortise and Tenon joint is perhaps one of the strongest joinery techniques available to the woodworker. The M&T consists of two very distinct parts, the mortise - a deep groove cut into the edge or face of a component and the tenon - a corresponding tongue cut to match the mortise for a snug fit. The M&T joint has a number of variations but the one I demonstrate here is a four shouldered basic M&T. Why four shoulders? The four shouldered version provides a great amount of strength against any kind of racking that may occur if and when stress is applied to the project. Not to mention that because the shoulders hide any miscuts I were to make while cutting the mortise a four shouldered M&T provides a cleaner look. The M&T joint gains it's strength from the increased glue surface of the tenon but also receives alot of strength from the shoulders too. When made correctly, the M&T joint can be simply pegged or pinned in place vs. glued, this is a traditional timber framing technique that's easily used in furniture building. The two methods that are easiest for making M&T joints are a combination of machines. Using a drill press, chucked with the appropriate size bit - preferably a forstner bit - can begin the process of making the mortise. It's important to have all you lines drawn out on the piece so you know where to cut. After drilling out much of the stock next you can use a sharp chisel to clean up and define the four walls of the mortise. The other method that works great for cutting a mortise is using a router with a straight cutting bit, even after using a router you'll still need to clean up the mortise with a sharp chisel for square ends. To cut the tenons you can use a table saw equipped with a dado blade set for the right height to cut the cheeks and define the shoulders. A regular table saw blade can be used also, it's just a matter of making multiple cuts and using a tenon cutting jig to safely cut the cheeks of the tenon. Two other methods for cutting tenons are the routertable and the bandsaw. The mortise and tenon joint is an absolute foundation in the joinery world.
Congratulations to this episode's winner, I finally drew a name for free schwag and the winner is being contacted as we speak. If you're interested in getting your name in for free schwag, drop me a line. Until the next episode, Straight Grains and Sharp Blades Matt Comments[0] |
Wed, 18 October 2006 The dado joint is another basic joint in the woodworker's arsenal. The dado is similar to the rabbet joint, with one difference, unlike the rabbet the dado groove is not cut at the component's edge. The dado is cut in from the edges, thus creating a groove with two shoulders. These two shoulders help to create more gluing surface and also act as a structural component that increases the strength of the joint. center> A great basic joinery technique. The dado is essentially a groove cut across the face of a board or panel. The dado allows two components to be joined in a manner that can help to reinforce their connection.
Check out the newest Woodworking podcast on the block...The Wood Whisperer. Marc contacted me and I asked him to send me a clip for all of you to check it out, so I included it in this podcast. Thanks for checking out the show and coming back. Straight grains and sharp blades. Matt Comments[3] |
Tue, 10 October 2006 Sorry for the delay in getting this posted, but here it is finally. The rabbet joint (also known as the rebate joint), is a very fundamental joint in the workshop. Simple to make with either a tablesaw or router, the technique is up to the craftsman. The drawing for the Pinnacle Tool set has finally occured. Thank you to all of the entries, I really wish I had more schwag to give away so that all of you could've won. The winner of our first ever major tool giveaway was Seth from California. CONGRATULATIONS SETH!!! The rabbet joint is another modification of the butt joint. Primarily used to reinforce tops, bottoms and backs.
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Wed, 27 September 2006  Tongue and groove joinery is a step up from the butt joint. The joint consists of two components, a tongue and a groove, one on each mating edge. Unlike the butt joint, it's crucial that the mating edges are flat and square to each other, not just complementary angles. The size of the tongue really shouldn't be larger than 1/4-3/8" deep and the thickness should be at least 1/3 the thickness of the total board. A wider tongue is more likely to break off under stress. Wood prep - just as important or more important than butt joints Tools for joinery - depends on the woodworker, but either the tablesaw or router are your choices MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!! If you are interested in winning a five piece Pinnacle Tools turning set then send me an email to get your name in the drawing. Woodcraft tools was kind enough to offer this great looking set of tools for me to give away to a lucky listener. I'm keeping the drawing open for a period of two months to give everyone a chance to enter. Names must be submitted by 12:00am October 6, 2006. That weekend the winner will be drawn and then announced on the following episode. It'll be the winner's responsibility to cover the cost of the shipping, but given the value of these tools, it'll be worth it. Thanks to Shutter Sam Photography for the picture. Check out her work at www.shuttersam.com . Thanks for listening and remember to submit your name for the tool drawing. A modified butt joint. The tongue and groove joint is a step up by increasing gluing surface space. Comments[0] |
Tue, 19 September 2006 The butt joint is a basic all purpose joint, easy to make and very useful in all sorts of situations. The butt joint is crucial for gluing up multiple narrow boards into a single wider board. The key to a successful joint is to make sure that the mating edges are complimentary to each other. Most likely your mating edges will be squared as a result of running them through a power jointer, but there are other ways to achieve the complimentary edges. Other methods for achieving the mating edges include using a hand plane or even using jigs for either a router or a tablesaw. The strongest butt joints are achieved by gluing long grain to long grain edges, this type of joint is strong by itself but if you're concerned about excessive stress it's possible to reinforce the edges with various aides. Reinforcing joints can be done with either a biscuit joiner, dowels or even pocket holes. Thanks for all the emails and for all the support it's greatly appreciated. Remember to get your name in for the Pinnacle tool set from Woodcraft or just to get your name in for some of the free schwag we have. Check out the Woodcraft magazine link for a free issue. MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!! If you are interested in winning a five piece Pinnacle Tools turning set then send me an email to get your name in the drawing. Woodcraft tools was kind enough to offer this great looking set of tools for me to give away to a lucky listener. I'm keeping the drawing open for a period of two months to give everyone a chance to enter. Names must be submitted by 12:00am October 6, 2006. That weekend the winner will be drawn and then announced on the following episode. It'll be the winner's responsibility to cover the cost of the shipping, but given the value of these tools, it'll be worth it. Thanks to Shutter Sam Photography for the picture. Check out her work at www.shuttersam.com . Thanks for listening and remember to submit your name for the tool drawing. Part 1 of our Joinery Series. The Butt Joint Comments[0] |
Wed, 6 September 2006 It's the end of summer here in Michigan, it's time to start thinking about moving projects indoors. This is the perfect time to go over a few steps that ensure our tablesaws will be working at their best when we need them the most. Not to mention, having a tablesaw that's all tuned up from the get go will make your work even easier. Areas to go over include, the motor, the tabletop, the blade and the blade alignment, the fence and it's alignment. Once the tablesaw is set, all you have to do from time to time is just check to make sure it stays set.
Congratulations to Brian K. Ross, this weeks winner of free swag. To get your name in for free swag, just drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com. MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!! If you are interested in winning a five piece Pinnacle Tools turning set then send me an email to get your name in the drawing. Woodcraft tools was kind enough to offer this great looking set of tools for me to give away to a lucky listener. I'm keeping the drawing open for a period of two months to give everyone a chance to enter. Names must be submitted by 12:00am October 6, 2006. That weekend the winner will be drawn and then announced on the following episode. It'll be the winner's responsibility to cover the cost of the shipping, but given the value of these tools, it'll be worth it. Thanks to Shutter Sam Photography for the picture. Check out her work at www.shuttersam.com . Thanks for listening and remember to submit your name for the tool drawing. Straight grains and sharp blades, Matt Comments[0] |
Thu, 24 August 2006 Hey everyone, due to popular demand I've included this supplemental video to go along with episode 24 "Marking Tools". I hope this video helps everyone to understand the topic a little bit more. After watching it, I realized that a few things are off camera as I attempt to display them, but I'm sure you can get what I was talking about so I'm not too worried about it. I promise though that future videos will be better. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check out the audio version also.
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!! If you are interested in winning a five piece Pinnacle Tools turning set then send me an email to get your name in the drawing. Woodcraft tools was kind enough to offer this great looking set of tools for me to give away to a lucky listener. I'm keeping the drawing open for a period of two months to give everyone a chance to enter. Names must be submitted by 12:00am October 6, 2006. That weekend the winner will be drawn and then announced on the following episode. It'll be the winner's responsibility to cover the cost of the shipping, but given the value of these tools, it'll be worth it. Thanks to Shutter Sam Photography for the picture. Check out her work at www.shuttersam.com . Thanks for listening and remember to submit your name for the tool drawing.Straight grains and sharp blades, Matt Comments[0] |
Sun, 6 August 2006 This is the second video on the construction of Aiden's Dresser. Using a crosscut hand saw I rough dimensioned the Cherry stock and show how to easily use and quickly use a hand saw on stock that is too wide for my power miter saw. Also covered on this video is how I use a No. 7 Jointer hand plane to quickly prep the lumber edge prior to gluing up the panels for the sides and top and then the gluing up of those panels.
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!! If you are interested in winning a five piece Pinnacle Tools turning set then send me an email to get your name in the drawing. Woodcraft tools was kind enough to offer this great looking set of tools for me to give away to a lucky listener. I'm keeping the drawing open for a period of two months to give everyone a chance to enter. Names must be submitted by 12:00am October 6, 2006. That weekend the winner will be drawn and then announced on the following episode. It'll be the winner's responsibility to cover the cost of the shipping, but given the value of these tools, it'll be worth it. Thanks to Shutter Sam Photography for the picture. Check out her work at www.shuttersam.com . Thanks for watching the video and remember to submit your name for the tool drawing. Straight grains and sharp blades, Matt Comments[0] |
Fri, 28 July 2006 This is our first ever video podcast. Starting with this first video I'll be demonstrating the steps I go through when building a project. Thanks for checking it out...Straight grains and sharp blades, Matt Comments[1] |
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