Sun, 28 September 2008 Every so often it just happens, I get a little burnt out or just overwhelmed...even with woodworking! I know it's shocking and unheard of, but there are times when shop time is available but getting in there is a whole other issue. Here are a few things I do for motivation or just to do something different but still woodworking. 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. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Fri, 26 September 2008
Matt just completed the chisel plane build and confessed that he purchase pre-made legs for an office desk. He is also continuing his experimentation with spokeshaves. Around the Web: The all-wood X-Wing Fighter! News: Rockler offers new cast iron router table. Sears offering Craftsman benchtop spindle sander that looks a lot like the Delta Boss unit. Lee Valley intros two new planes: Side Rabbet Plane and the Skew Rabbet Planes. Hot Deals: 25% Off Bessey F-Style bar clamps at Woodcraft 6" - 30" long versions thru Sept.30, 2008. Bessey K-body clamps at Woodcraft 24" & 40", buy 3 get 1 free. WoodRiver Carbide Anti-Kickback Router Bits 10 piece 1/2 shank bits Woodcraft $50 or $5 each bit. Bora Clamp-N-Cut Edge Guides (Mentioned in listener voicemail) And a very special offer from Highland Woodworking. FREE SHIPPING to listeners of Wood Talk Online on any order over $50 through 10/03/08. Listeners just need to put "wto" in the Discount Code field during checkout. Terms, conditions and details are here. Voicemail: Roberto had a question concerning tablesaws with built-in router tables. Ray wanted our opinions on Gorilla Glue. Chris wanted advice on clamping straightedges and cutting large sheets of ply. Tom's Tip: Uh oh, you dropped some screws!!  Category: Wood Talk Online -- posted at: 7:15 AM Comments[1] |
Thu, 25 September 2008 Hey everyone today's Feature Friday is a review of another great Lie-Nielsen title. This time we have Brian Boggs and "Drawknives, Spokeshaves and Travishers--A Chairmaker's Tool Kit" Part of the reason I've chosen this title is because of my recent desire to learn how to use a spokeshave properly. And who else would be better to teach the techniques than Brian Boggs? In "Drawknives, Spokeshaves and Travishers--A Chairmaker's Tool Kit" Brian introduces to the most common tools used by chairmakers. While he makes it look easier than it should, Brian gives us some great insight into understanding how to make these simple tools work at their best and in turn give us results like we've been doing it for years. Available primarily at Lie-Nielsen to order a copy of your own click here.
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Tue, 23 September 2008 Let's get right into it...you've been waiting all year so hopefully this won't disappoint. Today we start the Chisel Plane build with Part 1 of a 2 part series. In part 1 we'll discuss the style of plane we're building and then build the jig that let's us cut it safely. For a PDF with a picture of the original jig, which you can use to quickly outline the correct angle to make the bed of the chisel plane click here. 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. Interested in ordering DVDs containing the complete series of audio, video and PDF episodes from Years 1 & 2 of MBW? Drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, $25 for each or $40 for both. Also, each month I'll be selling CDs with all of the previous month's episodes for $8.
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Sun, 21 September 2008 Hey everyone I've finally went and done it, I've built a chisel plane from some scraps laying around the shop and a brand new Hock Block Plane blade (the most expensive part of the build!) 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. Interested in ordering DVDs containing the complete series of audio, video and PDF episodes from Years 1 & 2 of MBW? Drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, $25 for each or $40 for both. Also, each month I'll be selling CDs with all of the previous month's episodes for $8. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Thu, 18 September 2008 It's Friday and today we're reviewing one of the titles from the Popular Mechanic's Workshop series "Jointer & Planer Fundamentals" by Rick Peters. Two of the most important tools in the workshop, being able to choose and use the right model of jointer and planer is an important step in building amazing furniture. Within the chapters of this great resource the reader will find a ton of information on why certain models work best. Which accessories are crucial. Basic and advanced techniques of using the tools and so much more. I really wanted to hold on to this book, but it's a resource that needs to be shared. Not this week's winner? Click here to get a copy from Woodcraft
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Tue, 16 September 2008 Hey everyone, for today's episode I meant to put something together that would be a little more polished...but...instead you're getting me kind of wrapping up a few random thoughts and annoucements I've been meaning to make. So enjoy this Wednesday roundup!! As mentioned in the episode, Hendrik has released his latest DVD "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety". Now available for purchase at his website. Also if you would like, click here to checkout Milescraft and see the router base I mentioned. If you're interested in ordering the DVDs I mentioned in the show, containing the complete series of audio, video and PDF episodes from Year 1 & Year 2 of MBW drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com. 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. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Sun, 14 September 2008 It's Monday and we're starting this week off with the second half of our September visit with Hendrik Varju. We pick up the discussion with Mike's question on cross-grain glue-ups. Enjoy!!! The article recommended by Hendrik for dealing with compound joinery is in the October 2002 #158 issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine, p.96 in the Masterclass section. Also as a special announcement, exclusively here at MBW, Hendrik has just released his latest DVD "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety". Now available for purchase at his website. 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. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Thu, 11 September 2008 MBW's very own guest expert Hendrik Varju is back once again and today we're answering some of your questions that you sent. Today's episode is Part 1 of a 2 part series. The second episode will of course be released on Monday. To start the show off we find out what Hendrik thought of the recent IWF in Atlanta and then jump right into Shannon's email on compound joinery. Then we move on to Sal's question on marking and measuring. The article recommended by Hendrik for dealing with compound joinery is in the October 2002 #158 issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine, p.96 in the Masterclass section. Also as a special announcement, exclusively here at MBW, Hendrik has just released his latest DVD "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety". Now available for purchase at his website.
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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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Sun, 7 September 2008 Hey everyone it's Monday and it's back to work for most of us. Of course over the weekend I had a chance to hear from a number of you who had questions regarding the shooting board. Perhaps the number 1 question was "why doesn't the blade of the plane alter the reference edge of the shooting board?" I thought I had a great answer, but as always I double checked myself by looking for another resource and sure enough I was on the right track. So listen to today's show to find out that answer. If you're curious about my other resource checkoutWhite Mountain Design they've got a 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 my website at 231 354-2338. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Sun, 7 September 2008 Hey everyone Marc and I are back after an extended summer break. And we just finished the latest episode of WTO. Lot's to talk about... Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below Status Report: Where have we been for nearly 2 months?!?!?! Marc gives a Gadget Station update and talks about the “project hump”. Matt announces that his next project will be a bedside table for Madison. Around the Web: Working Wood by Tom Fidgen News: Steel City introduces spiral head lunchbox planer. Hot Deals: Bessey Tradesman Bar Clamps Buy 2 - Get the 3rd FREE! Topics: Tom’s Tip: Keeping the shop clean. Category: general -- posted at: 8:15 PM Comments[0] |
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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Thu, 4 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. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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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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