Matt's Basement Workshop

315 Whiteside's Round Nose Core Box Bit - The Video

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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 from Milescraft.

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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Wood Talk Online - Episode No. 43

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 02:17:00 GMT

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Status Report:

Marc has FINALLY finished the gadget station and plans on delivering it next week. While in the area, he is also going to have a visit with the one and only David Marks. Matt decided to rearrange his shop tools recently and is apparently going to start writing a new book entitled, "The Feng Shui Workshop".

Around the Web:

Check out Keith Cruickshank's awesome videos at Woodtreks.com Popular Woodworking Magazine and Woodworking Magazine have had a little facelift recently. FineWoodworking.com also seems to have had a few tweaks.

News:

Don't miss your chance to enter The Wood Talk Online Giveaway. Lee Valley provided us with two of their new Skew Rabbet Planes and next week we will select two lucky winners. Enter Here!

Hot Deals:

DeWalt 18V Cordless Drill/Driver Kit Sweepstakes ends October 13th thanks to Tool Snob. Makita Orbital Finishing Sander only $39.99, save 27% at Highland woodworking while supplies last. Aluminum Assembly Clamps from Lee Valley set of 4 (2) 18" & (2) 24" $85 regularly $108 fast-acting sliding jaw with a locking handle mechanism (similar to locking pliers). Makita 14.4 V cordless impact driver at woodcraft $189.99. Select Norton Combination Waterstones Save 20%! Now Through October 31, 2008!

Voicemail:

David has a good question concerning bandsaw blade width.

Tom's Tip:

Tired of using guesswork every time you set up your dado stack? Tom has some advice.

315 Router Bit of the Month - Whiteside's 1/2

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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, I use the 1/4" version with my SignPro Kit from Milescraft.

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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314 Building The Chisel Plane Pt. 2

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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.

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313 Downtime Monday

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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.

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Wood Talk Online No. 42

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:15:00 GMT

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Status Report: Marc talks about his recent router table injury and his experiences with both the Laguna Resaw King bandsaw blade and the Final Cut tablesaw blade.

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!!

312 Review of Brian Boggs DVD from Lie-Nielsen

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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.

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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311 Building The Chisel Plane

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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.

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310 We're Finally Building a Chisel Plane - What is it?

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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.

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309 Book Review - Rick Peter's

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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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308 Wednesday Roundup (or things I've been meaning to mention)

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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.

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307 Hendrik in September Pt. 2

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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.

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306 Hendrik in September Pt. 1

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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.

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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305 Shooting With A Shooting Board

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:31:00 GMT

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.

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304 Shooting Board Follow-Up

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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.

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Wood Talk Online #41

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 00:15:00 GMT

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...

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Status Report:

Where have we been for nearly 2 months?!?!?! Marc gives a Gadget Station update and talks about the âproject humpâ. Matt announces that his next project will be a bedside table for Madison.

Around the Web:

Working Wood by Tom Fidgen
Luthiercast
Upholstered Chair Project Video

News:
Final Cut sawblades.
Amanaâs In-Tech router bits with replaceable cutterheads.

Steel City introduces spiral head lunchbox planer.
Auriou rasps back in business!

Hot Deals:
50% OFF ROUTER TABLE STARTER PACKAGE
Regular Catalog Price $239.97 E-Direct Special Offer $119.99

Bessey Tradesman Bar Clamps Buy 2 - Get the 3rd FREE!

Topics:
IWF Review- DeWalt TrackSaw, Delta Unisaw, General Internationalâs adjustable height bandsaw.
Intro to Spokeshaves - low-angle vs. standard - flat vs. round bottom

Tomâs Tip: Keeping the shop clean.

303 Thumbnail Table Edge Bit - the video

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 12:35:00 GMT

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.

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303 Router Bit of the Month - Thumbnail Table Edge Bit

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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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302 Building A Shooting Board Pt. 2

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 02:31:00 GMT

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.

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301 Building A Shooting Board Pt. 1

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:01:00 GMT

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.

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300 Jig of the Month - Simple Shooting Board

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:31:00 GMT

It's time for Jig of the Month! And this month we're building a simplified shooting board based on the one I saw in David Charlesworth's "Shooting Simplified" DVD from Lie-Nielsen.

Nothing fancy, just cabinet grade plywood for a base and some scrap hardwood from the bin. Since I already had these all laying around anyways it cost me little to nothing to build and it only took an hour or two to complete.

The video of the construction will be released shortly, it's a big file so I'm breaking it into 2 or 3 parts for easier downloading. Hope you enjoy and make one for yourself.

Oh and by the way...congrats to our 3 winners this week of ZEM hearing in honor of our 300th episode!

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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299 Quick Tips and More

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:32:00 GMT

So many great questions and tips have been coming in, so today I'll share a few more with you. Also if you want to have a little fun and find out how well you know your router bit profiles checkout this "Router Bit Profile Quiz".

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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298 Hammered Feedback and More

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:32:00 GMT

Feedback and questions are what help to make this show move and we got some in today's episode. A couple of listeners had some great feedback in regards to the hammer episode so I thought I'd share it with you.

Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session.

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297 Lumber Species of the Month - Walnut

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:31:00 GMT

Hey everyone it's time for another installment of Lumber Species of the Month...and this time we're sharing a few facts on a favorite of a lot of woodworkers - Walnut.

Once abundant throughout the United States and growing to 150 FT tall and 6 FT in diameter Walnut was heavily harvested for it's beautiful grains and colors. It's the only natural "brown" colored wood found growing in the states.

While it's still readily available the trees today average about 80-100 FT tall and usually only about 3 FT in diameter...a stark contrast from before. But still it's a beautiful wood to work with...

Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session. If you're planning on being at the IWF in Atlanta, anyone wanting to have a chat with Hendrik can leave a message for him in the Press Lounge. Or, better yet, he'll be attending The Wood Whisperer's after-show get together Friday evening, August 22nd.

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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296 Hammered

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:06:00 GMT

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.

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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.

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295 It's A Monday!!

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:24:00 GMT

It's a Monday and that means it's time for Magazine Monday!!!

Over the weekend I spent a lot of time at the computer and it got me to yearning for a project in the shop.

So in today's episode I'm sharing a few of those thoughts with you!!

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294 The Featureless Friday???

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:19:00 GMT

Hey everyone, today we have the featureless friday! More or less, I've been bitten by a bug and I've down for the count since tuesday.

But that's no excuse for not having a show and not giving away free schwag to the greatest listeners in the world!!!

So I have a few things to share with you and a little fever ridden rambling too!!

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293 More of the Workbench

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:37:00 GMT

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!!

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292 Workbench Follow Up...

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:36:00 GMT

Last week's episodes on the replacement of my workbench top have generated a few questions and some great feedback. As always when these come in, I can't help but share them with everyone...because I'm willing to bet there's plenty of you thinking the same things.

Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session and if you get a chance this weekend stop by and see him at the 5th Annual Welbeck Wood Expo.

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291 DVD Review - Hand Tool Techniques Pt.3

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 03:27:00 GMT

Hey everyone I had a chance not so long ago to review another of the David Charlesworth titles produced by Lie-Nielsen Toolworks.

In Part 3 of the Hand Tool Techniques series we're introduced to one of the most important jigs in the hand tool workshop, the shooting board. A very basic and easy to use shop aide, but one that can do so much to improve your joinery.

David explains, in a no nonsense way, how not only to use the shooting board but how to setup your planes, how to tweak the stock for the best results and so much more.

For anyone interested in getting more out of your hand planes this is a must watch.

Not this week's lucky schwag winner? Click here to get your own copy at Woodcraft Hand Tool Techniques Pt.3 "Precision Shooting Simplified" .

Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session and if you get a chance this weekend stop by and see him at the 5th Annual Welbeck Wood Expo.

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290 The New Workbench Top

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 02:30:00 GMT

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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289 A New Workbench Top

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 07:22:00 GMT

Not so long ago my workbench's top was the perfect surface for almost all of my needs. It's always been a little short, but the weight was perfect for handplaning.

When I discovered how unflat it's become in the last few weeks it was clear it needed to be replaced. The question on my mind is what should the top be made from?

I need something flat, something reliable and more importantly something that could get me back in the shop in no time...

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288 Whiteside 1/2" Straight Cutting Bit - The Video

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 19:48:00 GMT

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.

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288 Whiteside's 1/2" Straight Cutting Bit

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 01:31:00 GMT

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!!!

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287 More July Giveaways

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:20:00 GMT

It's near the end of July and it's time to give away some great schwag to some even greater listeners!!

This week we have another set of 2-1/2" Whiteside Brass Height Gages for one lucky winner and another great title from Sterling Publishing for a second lucky listener.

If you're interested in getting a set of your own gauges from Woodcraft click here, Whiteside Brass Height Gauges.

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286 Guest Host Shannon - Intro to Turning

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:14:00 GMT

A huge thanks to Shannon from www.rogersfinewoodworking.com for hearing the call and answering! Shannon is today's guest host here at Matt's Basement Workshop and he's talking about woodturning.

This a great opportunity for anyone who's interested in getting started with turning, since currently I don't do it myself. If you'd like to learn more about Shannon visit his blog the "Rennassiance Woodworker" or email him at shannon@rogersfinewoodworking.com.

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Coming up in September Hendrik is back and we're answering whatever questions you submit. So get them in!!

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