Thu, 27 November 2008 It's time for Hendrik's visit this month and we're talking more about Tablesaw set-up and safety. A few of you sent in some great questions so well tackle those too. This is only part 1 of a 2 part series, so don't miss the second half on Monday. To order a copy of Hendrik's new DVD or to learn more about his seminars visit his website at www.passionforwood.com. 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!! Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below 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[0] |
Wed, 26 November 2008 Status Report: Marc isn't doing much woodworking right now, with his articles and preparation for his upcoming trip to the Atlanta Woodcraft store. Matt has been making a skateboard with his kids and is still reminiscing about the good times had at Woodworking in America. Around the Web: Owner of Sawstop demos the breaking system with his own finger! Check out the video. News: Two big releases from Lee Valley - Dovetail saw for $65 and Block planes for $180-$300 and no we don't have those reversed. Hot Deals: PeachTree Woodworking Black Friday Sales Event Nov. 25th- Nov. 28th. Popular Woodworking Shop- 40% off entire order Using Coupon Code "THANKS" till Nov. 28 For WTO listeners only, Eagle America is extending their FREE SHIPPING offer an additional 10 days thru 12/11/08! To get the offer they should use coupon code # WDTALKEP46 during checkout or go to www.EagleAmerica.com/WoodTalkEp46 for details. MiniMax Holiday Sales Event will start Monday December 1st. But here's a little bonus for you. Order and have shipped any Mini Max machine on Wednesday, November 26 and you'll get an extra 5% off our already low Holiday sale prices! Woodcraft is offering free ground shipping on any online orders placed within the contiguous 48 states. Excess weight charges are excluded from this offer. Highland WoodworkingGet FREE GROUND SHIPPING within the 48 contiguous United States on most orders over $100 Topics: Matt's experience at Woodworking in America. Tom's Tip: Protecting jigs from glue using clear packing tape. Visit Tom's Workbench. And don't miss the live chat room questions! Category: Wood Talk Online -- posted at: 8:20 AM Comments[0] |
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] |
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!! Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below 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[0] |
Sun, 23 November 2008 I've already posted how the first day went while I was in Berea, Kentucky. But I thought it was important for all of you to get a real feel for how the lectures and clinics really felt. So today's episode is a sneak peek at what the attendees of this year's conference heard and experienced. 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!! Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below Help Support Matt's Basement Workshop by visiting our sponsors! Download directly to your computer "Right Click" on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[4] |
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] |
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! 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!! Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[0] |
Tue, 18 November 2008  As you've heard me mention, I had a chance to meet with a number of fellow bloggers and podcasters at Woodworking in America. The great thing about meeting them was to compare notes and find out how much more we had in common than we already knew. Since I've been back I've been enjoying reading and looking at all of their posts and pics 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!! Category: general -- posted at: 11:19 PM Comments[0] |
Tue, 18 November 2008 The first ever Woodworking in America conference is in the history books and for me it wrapped up with an Advanced Dovetailing class taught by none other than Frank Klausz and then a discussion on eliminating tear-out while Planing by Christopher Schwarz! Again, here's my impression of how the day went and a little about the classes I've attended...More will be coming soon...stay tuned for videos and hopefully interviews later. Don't just take my word for it, checkout these blogs too! Village Carpenter, The Folding Rule. Also checkout Philly Planes at Philsville. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[2] |
Sat, 15 November 2008 Day 2 is done and I'm still amazed at how much I've learned. The highlight for today was an amazing seminar put on by Frank Klausz, Roy Underhill and Mike Dunbar on Mortising by hand. I'll never look at a mortise the same way again! Again, here's my impression of how the day went and a little about the classes I've attended...More will be coming soon...stay tuned for videos and hopefully interviews later.
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Fri, 14 November 2008  Click here to listen WOW!!! What a day today was. I had a chance to attend four great lectures taught by some of the biggest names in the woodworking world right now. I only wish I could've been in two or three places at once. Luckily my friends that I've made here...or should I say met in person here...Loogie, Mack, Craig, David, Neil, Kari, Phil...the list goes on...have been keeping me informed and we've been comparing notes. Here's my impression of how the day went and a little about the classes I've attended...More will be coming soon...stay tuned for videos and hopefully interviews later. Don't just take my word for it, checkout these blogs too! Village Carpenter, The Folding Rule. Also checkout Philly Planes at Philsville. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[0] |
Wed, 12 November 2008 Hey everyone, tomorrow Thursday November 13th I'll be heading to Berea Kentucky for the Woodworking in America Conference. I know probably many of you won't be able to attend for whatever reason, so I'll be sure to bring back as much information as possible to share with all of you. I'm bringing my video camera, my .mp3 recorder, my computer and anything else that I can think of to get the information out to all of you as quickly as possible. For those of you who will be attending I'm posting my current schedule of classes, so if we're attending a class together please say HI! And if you're not attending and one of these classes if of particular interest to you...please let me know and I'll make a note for myself to pay particularly close attention for you. Friday 8:00 AM "Modern Tool: Tolerances and Myths" 9:45 AM "Master the Spokeshave and Drawknife" 1:30 PM "Rehabbing Old Tools Workshop" 4:15 PM "Vintage Tools: Advantages, Disadvantages, Value" Saturday 8:00 AM "Introduction to Western Chisels" 9:45 AM "Setting Up a Hand-Tool Shop" 1:30 PM "Mortise & Tenon: 3 Solid Methods" 4:15 PM "Old School Chisel Techniques" Sunday 9:00 AM "Advanced Dovetailing Techniques" 10:45 AM "Eliminating Tear-Out When Planing" As of right now I don't have anything planned in the way of a get together, but I'm open to suggestions!! Category: general -- posted at: 8:51 AM Comments[0] |
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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Thu, 6 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. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Thu, 6 November 2008 Status Report: Marc is finishing up the holiday projects, a magazine rack and small clock. Matt is trying an old rust removal technique that's all natural and even tasty! Around the Web: A New Tool Deal Everyday from Toolking! Some great content at the ToolCrib Blog News: New Giveaway- Some great Lee Valley schwag, including their sweet Small Router Plane. Just fill out the form at WoodTalkOnline.com. Rockler dream shop giveaway with Delta/Porter-cable Rockler now offering DeWalt Tracksaw- $499 vs Festool $475 Hot Deals: 7-Piece Forstner Bit Set Rockler for $11.49. 170-piece Drill Bit Set from Woodcraft for $29.99 10% off All New Dewalt tools & Accessories at ToolKing.com Receive a coupon for $10 off a $50 Purchase at ToolKing.com just for signing up for their email newsletter. Topics: Power Carving- Popular Woodworking Article December 2008 issue on newstands now! Tom's Tip: Save by buying in bulk. And don't miss the live chat room questions. Unfortunately, Nicole's microphone wasn't working so I apologize ahead of time for the audio. But you'll get the idea.
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Wed, 5 November 2008 As mentioned previously...Wood Talk Online will be going live tonight at 8:00 PM EST. Head on over to Marc's site at The Wood Whisperer to find out more about it or to watch it while it happens! Category: Wood Talk Online -- posted at: 8:25 AM Comments[0] |
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, 4 November 2008 Continuing with the little sound tour of the construction of the small table project...this is the audio only version...the video will be released at the same time. Enjoy! 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. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Sun, 2 November 2008 Practice has always made for better results, so I'm decided to keep practicing my dovetail techniques. I'm onto attempt No.6 and the going is getting better. Soon I'll be moving onto to other joinery techniques too. Coming up this Wednesday November 5, Wood Talk Online goes live!! Don't miss it! 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. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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