http://odeo.com/channels/139051-The-Wood-Whisperer-Woodworking-Video-Podcast TheWoodWhisperer no This high resolution podcast offers a refreshing look at an age-old craft. Marc delivers solid woodworking advice with a sense of humor. The show is funny, unapologetic, and smart. Its woodworking with a twist!! ---Visit our website at TheWoodWhisperer.com This high resolution podcast offers a refreshing look at an age-old craft. Marc delivers solid woodworking advice with a sense of humor. The show is funny, unapologetic, and smart. Its woodworking with a twist!! ---Visit our website at TheWoodWhisperer.com Education and Entertainment for the Modern Woodworker en-us 40 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:32:20 -0700 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:32:20 -0700 Hobbies http://odeo.com/episodes/25391061-105-Oh-For-Keepsake Its that time of year again: HOLIDAY PROJECT TIME! So this year, I decided to make a few little keepsake boxes, thanks to some advice from The Great WOODini. I also took inspiration from a box Nicole keeps on her nightstand and developed a new design that is much more practical for the average woodworker to make. The boxes feature a secret locking pin. Once removed, the lid slides off on a sliding dovetail. And as always with these holiday gift projects, you can modify them by trying different sizes, shapes, and wood species to make your own one-of-a-kind box. And since they are so easy to make, its no problem batching out a bunch of them in a single weekend. If you decide to make some, please send me pics of your variations. Topics Covered: * Creating sliding dovetails * Using a dowel-centering pin to locate holes * Cutting a recess with a pattern bit * Sanding end-grain Its that time of year again: HOLIDAY PROJECT TIME! So this year, I decided to make a few little keepsake boxes, thanks to some advice from The Great WOODini. I also took inspiration from a box Nicole keeps on her nightstand and developed a new design that is much more practical for the average woodworker to make. The boxes feature a secret locking pin. Once removed, the lid slides off on a sliding dovetail. And as always with these holiday gift projects, you can modify them by trying different sizes, shapes, and wood species to make your own one-of-a-kind box. And since they are so easy to make, its no problem batching out a bunch of them in a single weekend. If you decide to make some, please send me pics of your variations. Topics Covered: * Creating sliding dovetails * Using a dowel-centering pin to locate holes * Cutting a recess with a pattern bit * Sanding end-grain Its that time of year again: HOLIDAY PROJECT TIME! So this year, I decided to make a few little keepsake boxes, thanks to some advice from The Great WOODini. I also took inspiration from a box Nicole keeps on her nightstand and developed a new design that is much more practical for the average woodworker to make. The boxes feature a secret locking pin. Once removed, the lid slides off on a sliding dovetail. And as always with these holiday gift projects, you can modify them by trying different sizes, shapes, and wood species to make your own one-of-a-kind box. And since they are so easy to make, its no problem batching out a bunch of them in a single weekend. If you decide to make some, please send me pics of your variations. Topics Covered: * Creating sliding dovetails * Using a dowel-centering pin to locate holes * Cutting a recess with a pattern bit * Sanding end-grain tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25391061 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:32:20 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25347168-104-October-2009-Shop-Tour Finally, a thorough look at my new digs. Now my hope is that this shop is just temporary, until we sell the other house. But until then, I can make my 3-car garage a comfortable place to produce great projects! Enjoy the shop tour! Finally, a thorough look at my new digs. Now my hope is that this shop is just temporary, until we sell the other house. But until then, I can make my 3-car garage a comfortable place to produce great projects! Enjoy the shop tour! Finally, a thorough look at my new digs. Now my hope is that this shop is just temporary, until we sell the other house. But until then, I can make my 3-car garage a comfortable place to produce great projects! Enjoy the shop tour! tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25347168 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:35:13 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25293993-103-Flush-Trim-Bits A brief introduction to the world of flush trim bits. Flush trim bits come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share the same basic anatomy. After watching this video, you’ll have a much better idea of which ones to buy and when to use them. I also do a quick demo using a pattern bit (a variation of the flush trim bit). This video accompanies my upcoming article “Get the Most From Your Router” in the December 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. And if you are interested in that big fat pattern bit, you should contact William Ng. A brief introduction to the world of flush trim bits. Flush trim bits come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share the same basic anatomy. After watching this video, you’ll have a much better idea of which ones to buy and when to use them. I also do a quick demo using a pattern bit (a variation of the flush trim bit). This video accompanies my upcoming article “Get the Most From Your Router” in the December 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. And if you are interested in that big fat pattern bit, you should contact William Ng. A brief introduction to the world of flush trim bits. Flush trim bits come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share the same basic anatomy. After watching this video, you’ll have a much better idea of which ones to buy and when to use them. I also do a quick demo using a pattern bit (a variation of the flush trim bit). This video accompanies my upcoming article “Get the Most From Your Router” in the December 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. And if you are interested in that big fat pattern bit, you should contact William Ng. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25293993 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:00:12 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25290493-103-Flush-Trim-Bits A brief introduction to the world of flush trim bits. Flush trim bits come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share the same basic anatomy. After watching this video, you’ll have a much better idea of which ones to buy and when to use them. I also do a quick demo using a pattern bit (a variation of the flush trim bit). This video accompanies my upcoming article “Get the Most From Your Router” in the December 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. And if you are interested in that big fat pattern bit, you should contact William Ng. A brief introduction to the world of flush trim bits. Flush trim bits come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share the same basic anatomy. After watching this video, you’ll have a much better idea of which ones to buy and when to use them. I also do a quick demo using a pattern bit (a variation of the flush trim bit). This video accompanies my upcoming article “Get the Most From Your Router” in the December 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. And if you are interested in that big fat pattern bit, you should contact William Ng. A brief introduction to the world of flush trim bits. Flush trim bits come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share the same basic anatomy. After watching this video, you’ll have a much better idea of which ones to buy and when to use them. I also do a quick demo using a pattern bit (a variation of the flush trim bit). This video accompanies my upcoming article “Get the Most From Your Router” in the December 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. And if you are interested in that big fat pattern bit, you should contact William Ng. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25290493 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:06:19 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25293994-102-3rd-Anniversary-Show Nicole and I thought it would be fun to celebrate the show’s 3rd anniversary by going back to Episode 1, and making fun of everything I say. Actually it was quite interesting to observe the state of woodworking content at the time and compare it to what we have today. Hard to believe the difference three years makes! But its been a hell of a journey and we can’t wait to see what the next three years brings! Nicole and I thought it would be fun to celebrate the show’s 3rd anniversary by going back to Episode 1, and making fun of everything I say. Actually it was quite interesting to observe the state of woodworking content at the time and compare it to what we have today. Hard to believe the difference three years makes! But its been a hell of a journey and we can’t wait to see what the next three years brings! Nicole and I thought it would be fun to celebrate the show’s 3rd anniversary by going back to Episode 1, and making fun of everything I say. Actually it was quite interesting to observe the state of woodworking content at the time and compare it to what we have today. Hard to believe the difference three years makes! But its been a hell of a journey and we can’t wait to see what the next three years brings! tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25293994 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:03:06 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25273998-102-3rd-Anniversary-Show Nicole and I thought it would be fun to celebrate the show’s 3rd anniversary by going back to Episode 1, and making fun of everything I say. Actually it was quite interesting to observe the state of woodworking content at the time and compare it to what we have today. Hard to believe the difference three years makes! But its been a hell of a journey and we can’t wait to see what the next three years brings! Nicole and I thought it would be fun to celebrate the show’s 3rd anniversary by going back to Episode 1, and making fun of everything I say. Actually it was quite interesting to observe the state of woodworking content at the time and compare it to what we have today. Hard to believe the difference three years makes! But its been a hell of a journey and we can’t wait to see what the next three years brings! Nicole and I thought it would be fun to celebrate the show’s 3rd anniversary by going back to Episode 1, and making fun of everything I say. Actually it was quite interesting to observe the state of woodworking content at the time and compare it to what we have today. Hard to believe the difference three years makes! But its been a hell of a journey and we can’t wait to see what the next three years brings! tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25273998 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:22:00 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25255979-Low-Entertainment-Center-Pt-5 In the final part of this series, I assemble and attach the base, install the handles, and apply the final finish to the top. This project was an incredible learning experience, and not in the way you might think. I actually found it incredibly challenging to step back from my primary shop tools, and focus only on the portable power tools. Not only did I find new ways of doing things, but I have a new found appreciation for the tools I have been taking granted for years. But hopefully you’ll see now that even with a very basic set of tools, you can still produce high quality furniture. A few of the topics covered in this part: * Constructing the base. * Gluing up miters using the tape trick. * Attaching the base using pocket screws. * Attaching the custom handles. In the final part of this series, I assemble and attach the base, install the handles, and apply the final finish to the top. This project was an incredible learning experience, and not in the way you might think. I actually found it incredibly challenging to step back from my primary shop tools, and focus only on the portable power tools. Not only did I find new ways of doing things, but I have a new found appreciation for the tools I have been taking granted for years. But hopefully you’ll see now that even with a very basic set of tools, you can still produce high quality furniture. A few of the topics covered in this part: * Constructing the base. * Gluing up miters using the tape trick. * Attaching the base using pocket screws. * Attaching the custom handles. In the final part of this series, I assemble and attach the base, install the handles, and apply the final finish to the top. This project was an incredible learning experience, and not in the way you might think. I actually found it incredibly challenging to step back from my primary shop tools, and focus only on the portable power tools. Not only did I find new ways of doing things, but I have a new found appreciation for the tools I have been taking granted for years. But hopefully you’ll see now that even with a very basic set of tools, you can still produce high quality furniture. A few of the topics covered in this part: * Constructing the base. * Gluing up miters using the tape trick. * Attaching the base using pocket screws. * Attaching the custom handles. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25255979 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:18:15 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25207805-Low-Entertainment-Center-Pt-4 An important aspect of building furniture that many new woodworkers overlook, is the importance of finishing BEFORE the project is completely glued together. That’s the primary focus of this part of the series. A few of the topics covered in this part: * How to deal with color differences between plywood and solid wood trim. * Raising the grain and applying water-based dyes. * Theory and application of wiping varnish. * Creating shelf pin holes for adjustable shelving. * Applying angled trim to the shelves. * Final glueup and clamping strategy. An important aspect of building furniture that many new woodworkers overlook, is the importance of finishing BEFORE the project is completely glued together. That’s the primary focus of this part of the series. A few of the topics covered in this part: * How to deal with color differences between plywood and solid wood trim. * Raising the grain and applying water-based dyes. * Theory and application of wiping varnish. * Creating shelf pin holes for adjustable shelving. * Applying angled trim to the shelves. * Final glueup and clamping strategy. An important aspect of building furniture that many new woodworkers overlook, is the importance of finishing BEFORE the project is completely glued together. That’s the primary focus of this part of the series. A few of the topics covered in this part: * How to deal with color differences between plywood and solid wood trim. * Raising the grain and applying water-based dyes. * Theory and application of wiping varnish. * Creating shelf pin holes for adjustable shelving. * Applying angled trim to the shelves. * Final glueup and clamping strategy. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25207805 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:12:00 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25151584-Low-Entertainment-Center-Pt-3 The absolute worst time to find out you've made a mistake is while the glue is drying. So this part focuses strongly on the importance of a dry assembly, which I consider to be an essential part of the glue up process. By the end we'll have a partially glue-up entertainment center. A few of the topics covered in this part: Gluing trim pieces. Using biscuits. Clamping strategies. Using a wood filler to hide miter flaws. Cutting the big bevels on the top and bottom trim. Sanding. Dry assembly strategy. Measuring and cutting the back panels. Initial glueup. The absolute worst time to find out you've made a mistake is while the glue is drying. So this part focuses strongly on the importance of a dry assembly, which I consider to be an essential part of the glue up process. By the end we'll have a partially glue-up entertainment center. A few of the topics covered in this part: Gluing trim pieces. Using biscuits. Clamping strategies. Using a wood filler to hide miter flaws. Cutting the big bevels on the top and bottom trim. Sanding. Dry assembly strategy. Measuring and cutting the back panels. Initial glueup. The absolute worst time to find out you've made a mistake is while the glue is drying. So this part focuses strongly on the importance of a dry assembly, which I consider to be an essential part of the glue up process. By the end we'll have a partially glue-up entertainment center. A few of the topics covered in this part: Gluing trim pieces. Using biscuits. Clamping strategies. Using a wood filler to hide miter flaws. Cutting the big bevels on the top and bottom trim. Sanding. Dry assembly strategy. Measuring and cutting the back panels. Initial glueup. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-19,25151584 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:05:54 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25074098-Low-Entertainment-Center-Pt-2 If there is one major negative aspect to working with plywood and other sheetgoods, its the fact that we have to deal with the ugly exposed edges. But with a little know-how and some strips of wood, you can dress up the edges so that only a trained eye can tell that the board is not completely made of solid wood. A few of the topics covered in this part: * Edge-banding options. * Sources for solid wood edge-banding. * Attaching edgbanding to sheetgoods and trimming it flush with the surface. * Cutting grooves and rabbets for the back panels with a router and edge guide. * Using an inexpensive miter box. If there is one major negative aspect to working with plywood and other sheetgoods, its the fact that we have to deal with the ugly exposed edges. But with a little know-how and some strips of wood, you can dress up the edges so that only a trained eye can tell that the board is not completely made of solid wood. A few of the topics covered in this part: * Edge-banding options. * Sources for solid wood edge-banding. * Attaching edgbanding to sheetgoods and trimming it flush with the surface. * Cutting grooves and rabbets for the back panels with a router and edge guide. * Using an inexpensive miter box. If there is one major negative aspect to working with plywood and other sheetgoods, its the fact that we have to deal with the ugly exposed edges. But with a little know-how and some strips of wood, you can dress up the edges so that only a trained eye can tell that the board is not completely made of solid wood. A few of the topics covered in this part: * Edge-banding options. * Sources for solid wood edge-banding. * Attaching edgbanding to sheetgoods and trimming it flush with the surface. * Cutting grooves and rabbets for the back panels with a router and edge guide. * Using an inexpensive miter box. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25074098 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:47:32 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24981337-Low-Entertainment-Center-Pt-1 Think you can’t build furniture because you only have a few basic tools? Well, check this out! This walnut low entertainment center was built using three primary tools: a circular saw, a router, and a drill. But that doesn’t mean I skimped on quality and design. The unit has sliding doors, good ventilation, a little shelf in the back for a surge protector, and all of the trim is beveled at an angle for a more interesting visual effect (even the trim on the shelves features this bevel). This video series is full of tips and tricks that will help you get professional results from these simple power tools! A few of the topics covered in this part: * Cutting down sheet goods. * Using a guide with your circular saw * The cheapest long rip guide on the planet. * Plywood thicknesses. * Cutting dados and grooves with the router. * Fixing a dado that was cut through when it should have been “stopped” * Chiseling the stopped dados square. A Sketchup plan and cut list is on its way. We are hop... Think you can’t build furniture because you only have a few basic tools? Well, check this out! This walnut low entertainment center was built using three primary tools: a circular saw, a router, and a drill. But that doesn’t mean I skimped on quality and design. The unit has sliding doors, good ventilation, a little shelf in the back for a surge protector, and all of the trim is beveled at an angle for a more interesting visual effect (even the trim on the shelves features this bevel). This video series is full of tips and tricks that will help you get professional results from these simple power tools! A few of the topics covered in this part: * Cutting down sheet goods. * Using a guide with your circular saw * The cheapest long rip guide on the planet. * Plywood thicknesses. * Cutting dados and grooves with the router. * Fixing a dado that was cut through when it should have been “stopped” * Chiseling the stopped dados square. A Sketchup plan and cut list is on its way. We are hoping to have it by the release of the next part in this series. Think you can’t build furniture because you only have a few basic tools? Well, check this out! This walnut low entertainment center was built using three primary tools: a circular saw, a router, and a drill. But that doesn’t mean I skimped on quality and design. The unit has sliding doors, good ventilation, a little shelf in the back for a surge protector, and all of the trim is beveled at an angle for a more interesting visual effect (even the trim on the shelves features this bevel). This video series is full of tips and tricks that will help you get professional results from these simple power tools! A few of the topics covered in this part: * Cutting down sheet goods. * Using a guide with your circular saw * The cheapest long rip guide on the planet. * Plywood thicknesses. * Cutting dados and grooves with the router. * Fixing a dado that was cut through when it should have been “stopped” * Chiseling the stopped dados square. A Sketchup plan and cut list is on its way. We are hoping to have it by the release of the next part in this series. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-18,24981337 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:54:06 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24908744-2009-Fresh-Wood-Student-Competition “The 2009 Fresh Wood Student Competition highlights outstanding construction and design achievements by students from the best high school and post-secondary woodworking programs in North America.” That’s according to the AWFS website. But the competition is so much more. There were so many fantastic pieces on display and unfortunately I couldn’t film them all. But I got the vast majority and I hope you enjoy the footage. Some of the talent in this competition is simply mind boggling. “The 2009 Fresh Wood Student Competition highlights outstanding construction and design achievements by students from the best high school and post-secondary woodworking programs in North America.” That’s according to the AWFS website. But the competition is so much more. There were so many fantastic pieces on display and unfortunately I couldn’t film them all. But I got the vast majority and I hope you enjoy the footage. Some of the talent in this competition is simply mind boggling. “The 2009 Fresh Wood Student Competition highlights outstanding construction and design achievements by students from the best high school and post-secondary woodworking programs in North America.” That’s according to the AWFS website. But the competition is so much more. There were so many fantastic pieces on display and unfortunately I couldn’t film them all. But I got the vast majority and I hope you enjoy the footage. Some of the talent in this competition is simply mind boggling. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-04,24908744 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:51:20 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24908745-Grand-Slam-Tools-Whisper-Mini Grand Slam Tools is a small company run by fellow podcaster Tommy MacDonald. Their initial offering of products include high quality wooden marking gauges, baseball bat mallets, and paring blocks. You can buy the items separately or in a 4-pack to save a few bucks. Grand Slam Tools is a small company run by fellow podcaster Tommy MacDonald. Their initial offering of products include high quality wooden marking gauges, baseball bat mallets, and paring blocks. You can buy the items separately or in a 4-pack to save a few bucks. Grand Slam Tools is a small company run by fellow podcaster Tommy MacDonald. Their initial offering of products include high quality wooden marking gauges, baseball bat mallets, and paring blocks. You can buy the items separately or in a 4-pack to save a few bucks. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-01,24908745 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:53:49 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24896941-Grand-Slam-Tools Grand Slam Tools is a small company run by fellow podcaster Tommy MacDonald. Their initial offering of products include high quality wooden marking gauges, baseball bat mallets, and paring blocks. You can buy the items separately or in a 4-pack to save a few bucks. Grand Slam Tools is a small company run by fellow podcaster Tommy MacDonald. Their initial offering of products include high quality wooden marking gauges, baseball bat mallets, and paring blocks. You can buy the items separately or in a 4-pack to save a few bucks. Grand Slam Tools is a small company run by fellow podcaster Tommy MacDonald. Their initial offering of products include high quality wooden marking gauges, baseball bat mallets, and paring blocks. You can buy the items separately or in a 4-pack to save a few bucks. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-01,24896941 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:52:59 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24848404-AWFS-2009-Tool-Demos AWFS is always a blast, even though this year we could see the effects of the economy in both corporate presence and attendance. But there were still some great products to see. In this video, you’ll see the following demos: Rockler: Tapering Jig, Box Joint Jig, Bench Cookies Tenryu: Festool Blades, Silencer series Kreg: Beaded Faceframe System DeWalt: New Lithium Ion Battery technology SawStop: Professional Cabinet Saw Gorilla Gripper: The Gorilla Gripper AWFS is always a blast, even though this year we could see the effects of the economy in both corporate presence and attendance. But there were still some great products to see. In this video, you’ll see the following demos: Rockler: Tapering Jig, Box Joint Jig, Bench Cookies Tenryu: Festool Blades, Silencer series Kreg: Beaded Faceframe System DeWalt: New Lithium Ion Battery technology SawStop: Professional Cabinet Saw Gorilla Gripper: The Gorilla Gripper AWFS is always a blast, even though this year we could see the effects of the economy in both corporate presence and attendance. But there were still some great products to see. In this video, you’ll see the following demos: Rockler: Tapering Jig, Box Joint Jig, Bench Cookies Tenryu: Festool Blades, Silencer series Kreg: Beaded Faceframe System DeWalt: New Lithium Ion Battery technology SawStop: Professional Cabinet Saw Gorilla Gripper: The Gorilla Gripper tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24848404 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:11:18 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24832632-AWFS-2009-Overview-Belt-Sander-Races We just got back from another great AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. If you aren’t familiar, AWFS is the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers and its a show that occurs every other year at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is just a quick video to give you an idea of what the show is like. Booths and product displays as far as the eye can see and lots of neat stuff to drool over. I even have some footage of the all wood sports car, “The Splinter”, as well as a quick look at the Belt Sander Races. And as if that wasn’t enough, the one and only Matt Vanderlist from Matt’s Basement Workshop makes a guest appearance at the end of the video! Tool demos and the student furniture exhibit will soon follow. We just got back from another great AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. If you aren’t familiar, AWFS is the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers and its a show that occurs every other year at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is just a quick video to give you an idea of what the show is like. Booths and product displays as far as the eye can see and lots of neat stuff to drool over. I even have some footage of the all wood sports car, “The Splinter”, as well as a quick look at the Belt Sander Races. And as if that wasn’t enough, the one and only Matt Vanderlist from Matt’s Basement Workshop makes a guest appearance at the end of the video! Tool demos and the student furniture exhibit will soon follow. We just got back from another great AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. If you aren’t familiar, AWFS is the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers and its a show that occurs every other year at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is just a quick video to give you an idea of what the show is like. Booths and product displays as far as the eye can see and lots of neat stuff to drool over. I even have some footage of the all wood sports car, “The Splinter”, as well as a quick look at the Belt Sander Races. And as if that wasn’t enough, the one and only Matt Vanderlist from Matt’s Basement Workshop makes a guest appearance at the end of the video! Tool demos and the student furniture exhibit will soon follow. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,24832632 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:54:11 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24801447-Kyrlon-Exterior-Spray-Stain Krylon recently released a line of exterior wood stains in spray form. A very convenient way to transfer color to your outdoor projects! I sprayed 6 different test boards (maple and white oak) just to see how well the stain applies. Watch the video to see the results and hear my opinion of the product. If you want more information, check out SaveOurSaturdays.com Krylon recently released a line of exterior wood stains in spray form. A very convenient way to transfer color to your outdoor projects! I sprayed 6 different test boards (maple and white oak) just to see how well the stain applies. Watch the video to see the results and hear my opinion of the product. If you want more information, check out SaveOurSaturdays.com Krylon recently released a line of exterior wood stains in spray form. A very convenient way to transfer color to your outdoor projects! I sprayed 6 different test boards (maple and white oak) just to see how well the stain applies. Watch the video to see the results and hear my opinion of the product. If you want more information, check out SaveOurSaturdays.com tag:odeo.com,2009-07-14,24801447 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:19:06 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24752092-A-Moving-Experience Moving an entire wood shop is no fun. But you can save yourself a lot of back ache if you hire some help. Money well-spent if you ask me. In this episode I show you everything I did to get my shop ready for the road trip. By no means is this meant to be a guide of any sort. Rather, its just a peak into my personal experience. And if you ever have to move your own shop, you'll know what you're in for. Moving an entire wood shop is no fun. But you can save yourself a lot of back ache if you hire some help. Money well-spent if you ask me. In this episode I show you everything I did to get my shop ready for the road trip. By no means is this meant to be a guide of any sort. Rather, its just a peak into my personal experience. And if you ever have to move your own shop, you'll know what you're in for. Moving an entire wood shop is no fun. But you can save yourself a lot of back ache if you hire some help. Money well-spent if you ask me. In this episode I show you everything I did to get my shop ready for the road trip. By no means is this meant to be a guide of any sort. Rather, its just a peak into my personal experience. And if you ever have to move your own shop, you'll know what you're in for. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24752092 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:19 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24725210-Sketchup-Basics-Trunk-Lid-Pt-3 In the final part of our series, Aaron puts the finishing touches on the trunk lid. If this is your first experience with SketchUp, I highly recommend checking out the tutorials located at SketchUpForWoodworkers.com. In the final part of our series, Aaron puts the finishing touches on the trunk lid. If this is your first experience with SketchUp, I highly recommend checking out the tutorials located at SketchUpForWoodworkers.com. In the final part of our series, Aaron puts the finishing touches on the trunk lid. If this is your first experience with SketchUp, I highly recommend checking out the tutorials located at SketchUpForWoodworkers.com. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24725210 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:28:30 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24656171-Safety-Q-A I received a number of great questions for Safety Week and this video covers three of them. The first question concerns running small pieces over the tablesaw and router. The second question is about the proper installation and safe use of a dado blade. The final question concerns the disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste in the shop. An important link I mention in the video is Earth911.com, where you can find your local hazardous waste recycling and disposal centers. I received a number of great questions for Safety Week and this video covers three of them. The first question concerns running small pieces over the tablesaw and router. The second question is about the proper installation and safe use of a dado blade. The final question concerns the disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste in the shop. An important link I mention in the video is Earth911.com, where you can find your local hazardous waste recycling and disposal centers. I received a number of great questions for Safety Week and this video covers three of them. The first question concerns running small pieces over the tablesaw and router. The second question is about the proper installation and safe use of a dado blade. The final question concerns the disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste in the shop. An important link I mention in the video is Earth911.com, where you can find your local hazardous waste recycling and disposal centers. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24656171 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:59:37 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24723040-Safety-Q-A I received a number of great questions for Safety Week and this video covers three of them. The first question concerns running small pieces over the tablesaw and router. The second question is about the proper installation and safe use of a dado blade. The final question concerns the disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste in the shop. An important link I mention in the video is Earth911.com, where you can find your local hazardous waste recycling and disposal centers. I received a number of great questions for Safety Week and this video covers three of them. The first question concerns running small pieces over the tablesaw and router. The second question is about the proper installation and safe use of a dado blade. The final question concerns the disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste in the shop. An important link I mention in the video is Earth911.com, where you can find your local hazardous waste recycling and disposal centers. I received a number of great questions for Safety Week and this video covers three of them. The first question concerns running small pieces over the tablesaw and router. The second question is about the proper installation and safe use of a dado blade. The final question concerns the disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste in the shop. An important link I mention in the video is Earth911.com, where you can find your local hazardous waste recycling and disposal centers. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24723040 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:59:37 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24723037-Sketchup-Basics-Trunk-Lid-Pt-2 In part two of our three part series, Aaron shows us how to make the frame parts for the top of our lid. Now these videos do assume that you've opened the program and have a little familiarity with the tools. In part two of our three part series, Aaron shows us how to make the frame parts for the top of our lid. Now these videos do assume that you've opened the program and have a little familiarity with the tools. In part two of our three part series, Aaron shows us how to make the frame parts for the top of our lid. Now these videos do assume that you've opened the program and have a little familiarity with the tools. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24723037 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:27:23 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24669047-Sketchup-Basics-Trunk-Lid-Pt-2 In part two of our three part series, Aaron shows us how to make the frame parts for the top of our lid. Now these videos do assume that you've opened the program and have a little familiarity with the tools. In part two of our three part series, Aaron shows us how to make the frame parts for the top of our lid. Now these videos do assume that you've opened the program and have a little familiarity with the tools. In part two of our three part series, Aaron shows us how to make the frame parts for the top of our lid. Now these videos do assume that you've opened the program and have a little familiarity with the tools. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24669047 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:27:23 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649152-SketchUp-Basics-Trunk-Lid-Pt-1 Its no secret that Google SketchUp is a very popular program amongst woodworkers. Considering what it does, its incredibly easy to use. But it can still be intimidating to someone who is using it for the first time. So with the help of my buddy Aaron Marshall, we put together a few videos showing how to construct the square lid to the Steamer Trunk. Now these videos do assume that you've opened the program and have a little familiarity with the tools. If this is your first experience with SketchUp, I highly recommend checking out the tutorials located at SketchUpForWoodworkers.com. Another thing you might want to check out is an older video I did showing how I typically use SketchUp. I rarely design an entire project from start to finish. I just use SketchUp to work out proportions and measurements. And you'll see me do that in the first episode of the Arts & Crafts Table series. You can download SketchUp here and if you are looking for the original file used to make this Steamer Tr... Its no secret that Google SketchUp is a very popular program amongst woodworkers. Considering what it does, its incredibly easy to use. But it can still be intimidating to someone who is using it for the first time. So with the help of my buddy Aaron Marshall, we put together a few videos showing how to construct the square lid to the Steamer Trunk. Now these videos do assume that you've opened the program and have a little familiarity with the tools. If this is your first experience with SketchUp, I highly recommend checking out the tutorials located at SketchUpForWoodworkers.com. Another thing you might want to check out is an older video I did showing how I typically use SketchUp. I rarely design an entire project from start to finish. I just use SketchUp to work out proportions and measurements. And you'll see me do that in the first episode of the Arts & Crafts Table series. You can download SketchUp here and if you are looking for the original file used to make this Steamer Trunk tutorial, you can download that here. Also, check out the SketchUp model area of our forum. There is a growing list of models there available for download. Let me know if you would like to see more videos on SketchUp. Its no secret that Google SketchUp is a very popular program amongst woodworkers. Considering what it does, its incredibly easy to use. But it can still be intimidating to someone who is using it for the first time. So with the help of my buddy Aaron Marshall, we put together a few videos showing how to construct the square lid to the Steamer Trunk. Now these videos do assume that you've opened the program and have a little familiarity with the tools. If this is your first experience with SketchUp, I highly recommend checking out the tutorials located at SketchUpForWoodworkers.com. Another thing you might want to check out is an older video I did showing how I typically use SketchUp. I rarely design an entire project from start to finish. I just use SketchUp to work out proportions and measurements. And you'll see me do that in the first episode of the Arts & Crafts Table series. You can download SketchUp here and if you are looking for the original file used to make this Steamer Trunk tutorial, you can download that here. Also, check out the SketchUp model area of our forum. There is a growing list of models there available for download. Let me know if you would like to see more videos on SketchUp. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649152 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:04:52 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649153-IWF-2008 Although for me, IWF was about representing my sponsors and meeting up with readers/viewers, nearly everyone else has one thing on their mind: tools. So we did our best to get some footage of the most talked about tools of the show. I know we missed quite a few (specifically, Jet’s new oscillating drum sander). But with our tight schedule and impending exhaustion, we did the best we could. Nothing fancy, nothing funny, just tools! Although for me, IWF was about representing my sponsors and meeting up with readers/viewers, nearly everyone else has one thing on their mind: tools. So we did our best to get some footage of the most talked about tools of the show. I know we missed quite a few (specifically, Jet’s new oscillating drum sander). But with our tight schedule and impending exhaustion, we did the best we could. Nothing fancy, nothing funny, just tools! Although for me, IWF was about representing my sponsors and meeting up with readers/viewers, nearly everyone else has one thing on their mind: tools. So we did our best to get some footage of the most talked about tools of the show. I know we missed quite a few (specifically, Jet’s new oscillating drum sander). But with our tight schedule and impending exhaustion, we did the best we could. Nothing fancy, nothing funny, just tools! tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649153 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:10:10 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649154-Gadget-Station-Pt-4 In this video, I focus on cutting the joinery for the case sides, as well as cutting the square holes for the ebony plugs. I discuss at length various ways of doing both operations and I cover some basic chisel techniques, including how to deal with a very dense wood like bubinga. And you won't want to miss the public service announcement at the beginning! In this video, I focus on cutting the joinery for the case sides, as well as cutting the square holes for the ebony plugs. I discuss at length various ways of doing both operations and I cover some basic chisel techniques, including how to deal with a very dense wood like bubinga. And you won't want to miss the public service announcement at the beginning! In this video, I focus on cutting the joinery for the case sides, as well as cutting the square holes for the ebony plugs. I discuss at length various ways of doing both operations and I cover some basic chisel techniques, including how to deal with a very dense wood like bubinga. And you won't want to miss the public service announcement at the beginning! tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649154 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:10:07 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649155-Gadget-Station-Pt-3 This episode is primarily focused on the design of the legs. I present several options and show how I create a basic template. At the end, you will see the final test leg. The process of cutting the leg itself will be covered in detail when we cut the final legs out of the bubinga stock. This episode is primarily focused on the design of the legs. I present several options and show how I create a basic template. At the end, you will see the final test leg. The process of cutting the leg itself will be covered in detail when we cut the final legs out of the bubinga stock. This episode is primarily focused on the design of the legs. I present several options and show how I create a basic template. At the end, you will see the final test leg. The process of cutting the leg itself will be covered in detail when we cut the final legs out of the bubinga stock. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649155 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:10:03 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649166-New-Festool-Tools A quick review of Festool's new offerings. A quick review of Festool's new offerings. A quick review of Festool's new offerings. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649166 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:10:00 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649165-Safety-Week Woodworker's Safety Week is finally here! No it doesn't mean that this is the only week we have to be safe, haha. Obviously, our shops are full of danger. So its very important that we adopt the safest practices possible. And with so many folks new to the hobby, its critical that we take a step back occasionally and focus on safety. With the cooperation of the rest of our internet woodworking community, I hope we can create a whole series of blog posts, videos, audio programs and articles that can be referenced all year long. And knowing most of these folks, their contributions will be interesting and entertaining. So enjoy this crazy week of content, fun, giveaways, and more. Woodworker's Safety Week is finally here! No it doesn't mean that this is the only week we have to be safe, haha. Obviously, our shops are full of danger. So its very important that we adopt the safest practices possible. And with so many folks new to the hobby, its critical that we take a step back occasionally and focus on safety. With the cooperation of the rest of our internet woodworking community, I hope we can create a whole series of blog posts, videos, audio programs and articles that can be referenced all year long. And knowing most of these folks, their contributions will be interesting and entertaining. So enjoy this crazy week of content, fun, giveaways, and more. Woodworker's Safety Week is finally here! No it doesn't mean that this is the only week we have to be safe, haha. Obviously, our shops are full of danger. So its very important that we adopt the safest practices possible. And with so many folks new to the hobby, its critical that we take a step back occasionally and focus on safety. With the cooperation of the rest of our internet woodworking community, I hope we can create a whole series of blog posts, videos, audio programs and articles that can be referenced all year long. And knowing most of these folks, their contributions will be interesting and entertaining. So enjoy this crazy week of content, fun, giveaways, and more. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649165 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:55 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649161-Miter-Saw-Safety Some general miter saw safety tips including clamping and operation tips. The Festool Kapex makes its first appearance in our show as well. And finally, some outtakes. Some general miter saw safety tips including clamping and operation tips. The Festool Kapex makes its first appearance in our show as well. And finally, some outtakes. Some general miter saw safety tips including clamping and operation tips. The Festool Kapex makes its first appearance in our show as well. And finally, some outtakes. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649161 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:52 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649164-What-if One thing I do every time I approach a tool is think of the worst-case scenarios. Its a bit gruesome to let your imagination take you there, but there is a good reason for it. This simple mental exercise not only raises your awareness of the potential dangers, but essentially shows you exactly what you need to do to prevent injury. One thing I do every time I approach a tool is think of the worst-case scenarios. Its a bit gruesome to let your imagination take you there, but there is a good reason for it. This simple mental exercise not only raises your awareness of the potential dangers, but essentially shows you exactly what you need to do to prevent injury. One thing I do every time I approach a tool is think of the worst-case scenarios. Its a bit gruesome to let your imagination take you there, but there is a good reason for it. This simple mental exercise not only raises your awareness of the potential dangers, but essentially shows you exactly what you need to do to prevent injury. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649164 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:50 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649163-Tablesaw-Experience Whenever I have a new student in the shop, I try to convey what if feels like when something is going wrong on the tablesaw. This may seem like an abstract idea, but knowing how to identify a problem before it goes too far could give you that extra second or two you need to prevent disaster. Whenever I have a new student in the shop, I try to convey what if feels like when something is going wrong on the tablesaw. This may seem like an abstract idea, but knowing how to identify a problem before it goes too far could give you that extra second or two you need to prevent disaster. Whenever I have a new student in the shop, I try to convey what if feels like when something is going wrong on the tablesaw. This may seem like an abstract idea, but knowing how to identify a problem before it goes too far could give you that extra second or two you need to prevent disaster. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649163 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:47 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649162-My-Mistake In the years that I’ve been woodworking, I have only had a few close calls. Fortunately, most of my injuries have been minor. Most of those injuries took place early in my career before I knew anything about anything. This video will show you some of the stupid mistakes I’ve made, what happened to me, and how I avoid repeating those mistakes. In the years that I’ve been woodworking, I have only had a few close calls. Fortunately, most of my injuries have been minor. Most of those injuries took place early in my career before I knew anything about anything. This video will show you some of the stupid mistakes I’ve made, what happened to me, and how I avoid repeating those mistakes. In the years that I’ve been woodworking, I have only had a few close calls. Fortunately, most of my injuries have been minor. Most of those injuries took place early in my career before I knew anything about anything. This video will show you some of the stupid mistakes I’ve made, what happened to me, and how I avoid repeating those mistakes. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649162 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:44 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649160-Interview-w-Chris-Schwarz Interview with Popular Woodworking Editor, Chris Schwarz. Interview with Popular Woodworking Editor, Chris Schwarz. Interview with Popular Woodworking Editor, Chris Schwarz. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649160 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:41 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649159-Tablesaw-Setup-Tuneup-Pt-1 Our tools are no good to us unless they are tuned up properly. As the heart of the workshop, its crucial that our tablesaws are configured to perform their best. So whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your current one, this video guide will get you where you need to be. Part 1 covers three different methods for aligning the miter slot to the blade as well as a simple technique for attaching and leveling the extension wings. I am sure you will also notice that this is a new sexy tablesaw. For those who are curious, it is a PM Custom from the folks at Wood Werks Supply. And even a big fancy saw still requires a good bit of setup and tweaking. Our tools are no good to us unless they are tuned up properly. As the heart of the workshop, its crucial that our tablesaws are configured to perform their best. So whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your current one, this video guide will get you where you need to be. Part 1 covers three different methods for aligning the miter slot to the blade as well as a simple technique for attaching and leveling the extension wings. I am sure you will also notice that this is a new sexy tablesaw. For those who are curious, it is a PM Custom from the folks at Wood Werks Supply. And even a big fancy saw still requires a good bit of setup and tweaking. Our tools are no good to us unless they are tuned up properly. As the heart of the workshop, its crucial that our tablesaws are configured to perform their best. So whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your current one, this video guide will get you where you need to be. Part 1 covers three different methods for aligning the miter slot to the blade as well as a simple technique for attaching and leveling the extension wings. I am sure you will also notice that this is a new sexy tablesaw. For those who are curious, it is a PM Custom from the folks at Wood Werks Supply. And even a big fancy saw still requires a good bit of setup and tweaking. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649159 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:37 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649158-Tablesaw-Setup-Tuneup-Pt-2 In the second and final part of our tablesaw setup series, we continue our quest for fine tuning. Topics include setting the blade bevel angle, adjusting fence alignment with the blade, adjust fence so that it is square to the table, setting up the insert, and lining up the splitter. And at the end, you will get a nice full view of the new saw. For those who are curious, it is a PM Custom from the folks at Wood Werks Supply. In the second and final part of our tablesaw setup series, we continue our quest for fine tuning. Topics include setting the blade bevel angle, adjusting fence alignment with the blade, adjust fence so that it is square to the table, setting up the insert, and lining up the splitter. And at the end, you will get a nice full view of the new saw. For those who are curious, it is a PM Custom from the folks at Wood Werks Supply. In the second and final part of our tablesaw setup series, we continue our quest for fine tuning. Topics include setting the blade bevel angle, adjusting fence alignment with the blade, adjust fence so that it is square to the table, setting up the insert, and lining up the splitter. And at the end, you will get a nice full view of the new saw. For those who are curious, it is a PM Custom from the folks at Wood Werks Supply. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649158 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:33 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649157-Gadget-Station-Pt-1 Time to embark on our next project: a Gadget Station. An interesting point of interest with this project is that the recipient is the one and only, Leo Laporte (The Tech Guy). Time to embark on our next project: a Gadget Station. An interesting point of interest with this project is that the recipient is the one and only, Leo Laporte (The Tech Guy). Time to embark on our next project: a Gadget Station. An interesting point of interest with this project is that the recipient is the one and only, Leo Laporte (The Tech Guy). tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649157 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:30 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649156-Gadget-Station-Pt-2 For the first time ever, I am using mail-ordered wood. This material came from Bell Forest Products and I was very impressed with the quality. The shipment came in two packs and contained some really nice wide bubinga boards, as well as a piece ebony for the trim and some spalted maple for the doors. I sticker and stack the wood and talk about acclimation, and how it pertains to this particular situation. I talk a little bit about moisture meters as well and finish up by showing my strategy for cutting the cabinet parts out of the rough lumber so that the grain flows nicely. For the first time ever, I am using mail-ordered wood. This material came from Bell Forest Products and I was very impressed with the quality. The shipment came in two packs and contained some really nice wide bubinga boards, as well as a piece ebony for the trim and some spalted maple for the doors. I sticker and stack the wood and talk about acclimation, and how it pertains to this particular situation. I talk a little bit about moisture meters as well and finish up by showing my strategy for cutting the cabinet parts out of the rough lumber so that the grain flows nicely. For the first time ever, I am using mail-ordered wood. This material came from Bell Forest Products and I was very impressed with the quality. The shipment came in two packs and contained some really nice wide bubinga boards, as well as a piece ebony for the trim and some spalted maple for the doors. I sticker and stack the wood and talk about acclimation, and how it pertains to this particular situation. I talk a little bit about moisture meters as well and finish up by showing my strategy for cutting the cabinet parts out of the rough lumber so that the grain flows nicely. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649156 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:27 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649167-Turning-Water-Into-Oil I get quite a few questions about water-based finishes and how to make them look more like oil-based. Its a common problem since water-based finishes are "water-white", which means they don't impart any color to the wood. This can be great in certain situations, but not so great when you want your project to have that warm glow to it. In this episode, I use dye, shellac, and boiled linseed oil to try to spice up our water-based finish. I also packed in a bunch of related tips and tricks as I went through each process. I get quite a few questions about water-based finishes and how to make them look more like oil-based. Its a common problem since water-based finishes are "water-white", which means they don't impart any color to the wood. This can be great in certain situations, but not so great when you want your project to have that warm glow to it. In this episode, I use dye, shellac, and boiled linseed oil to try to spice up our water-based finish. I also packed in a bunch of related tips and tricks as I went through each process. I get quite a few questions about water-based finishes and how to make them look more like oil-based. Its a common problem since water-based finishes are "water-white", which means they don't impart any color to the wood. This can be great in certain situations, but not so great when you want your project to have that warm glow to it. In this episode, I use dye, shellac, and boiled linseed oil to try to spice up our water-based finish. I also packed in a bunch of related tips and tricks as I went through each process. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649167 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:25 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649168-Desert-Outdoor-Finish My favorite outdoor finish for a hot desert climate. My favorite outdoor finish for a hot desert climate. My favorite outdoor finish for a hot desert climate. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649168 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:22 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649169-Music-to-My-EARlex This video covers my initial impressions and experience with the Earlex Spray Station 5000. This video covers my initial impressions and experience with the Earlex Spray Station 5000. This video covers my initial impressions and experience with the Earlex Spray Station 5000. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649169 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:15 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649170-Hand-Tool-Basics-w-Kaleo-Kala The basics of chiseling a mortise for a hinge, sawing, and planing end-grain. The basics of chiseling a mortise for a hinge, sawing, and planing end-grain. The basics of chiseling a mortise for a hinge, sawing, and planing end-grain. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649170 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:13 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649171-A-Chat-with-Kaleo-Kala Many of you might already be familiar with Kaleo. He is runs KaleosWorkshop.com and does the This Week in Wood Podcast. He is also recent graduate of the Australian School of Fine Furniture. And now that he's back in the states he's gearing up to start his own woodworking business. I was able to spend a whole afternoon with Kaleo and it was like hanging with an old friend. I decided to do a brief interview with him (this video) as well as have him show us a few rudimentary hand tool techniques (next video). Enjoy! Many of you might already be familiar with Kaleo. He is runs KaleosWorkshop.com and does the This Week in Wood Podcast. He is also recent graduate of the Australian School of Fine Furniture. And now that he's back in the states he's gearing up to start his own woodworking business. I was able to spend a whole afternoon with Kaleo and it was like hanging with an old friend. I decided to do a brief interview with him (this video) as well as have him show us a few rudimentary hand tool techniques (next video). Enjoy! Many of you might already be familiar with Kaleo. He is runs KaleosWorkshop.com and does the This Week in Wood Podcast. He is also recent graduate of the Australian School of Fine Furniture. And now that he's back in the states he's gearing up to start his own woodworking business. I was able to spend a whole afternoon with Kaleo and it was like hanging with an old friend. I decided to do a brief interview with him (this video) as well as have him show us a few rudimentary hand tool techniques (next video). Enjoy! tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649171 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:10 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649173-End-Table-Pt-5 We have some big design decisions to make. And thanks to all the great suggestions from you folks, I had a lot to think about! But I finally made a decision. I show you how I use a Kutzall carving burr and a die grinder to blend in the protruding center piece, and I discuss the creation of the template for the top. I also show you how I rout the grooves for the steel dowels that will suspend the tabletop in the middle of the piece (you'll understand when you see it). We have some big design decisions to make. And thanks to all the great suggestions from you folks, I had a lot to think about! But I finally made a decision. I show you how I use a Kutzall carving burr and a die grinder to blend in the protruding center piece, and I discuss the creation of the template for the top. I also show you how I rout the grooves for the steel dowels that will suspend the tabletop in the middle of the piece (you'll understand when you see it). We have some big design decisions to make. And thanks to all the great suggestions from you folks, I had a lot to think about! But I finally made a decision. I show you how I use a Kutzall carving burr and a die grinder to blend in the protruding center piece, and I discuss the creation of the template for the top. I also show you how I rout the grooves for the steel dowels that will suspend the tabletop in the middle of the piece (you'll understand when you see it). tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649173 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:07 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649172-End-Table-Pt-6 Well here it is: the big finale!! This video focuses primarily on finishing techniques and the attachment of the top to the table. I will warn you ahead of time that there are a lot of Wood Whisperer musings in this episode. This End Table series proved to be one of the most challenging and thought-provoking sets of videos I have ever produced. So needless to say, I had a few thoughts and conclusions that I felt I needed to share. Thanks for playing along everyone and enjoy! Oh and one more thing, nothing will prepare you for the first 25 seconds! Well here it is: the big finale!! This video focuses primarily on finishing techniques and the attachment of the top to the table. I will warn you ahead of time that there are a lot of Wood Whisperer musings in this episode. This End Table series proved to be one of the most challenging and thought-provoking sets of videos I have ever produced. So needless to say, I had a few thoughts and conclusions that I felt I needed to share. Thanks for playing along everyone and enjoy! Oh and one more thing, nothing will prepare you for the first 25 seconds! Well here it is: the big finale!! This video focuses primarily on finishing techniques and the attachment of the top to the table. I will warn you ahead of time that there are a lot of Wood Whisperer musings in this episode. This End Table series proved to be one of the most challenging and thought-provoking sets of videos I have ever produced. So needless to say, I had a few thoughts and conclusions that I felt I needed to share. Thanks for playing along everyone and enjoy! Oh and one more thing, nothing will prepare you for the first 25 seconds! tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649172 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:04 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649175-End-Table-Pt-3 In this episode, I start by gluing the leg blanks to the aprons. I then cut the rough shape out on the bandsaw. And finally, I use the template and a flush trim bit in the router table to get the exact shape we’re after. I also spend a good deal of time discussing the dangers involved with this routing operation. And finally, an nice treat for everyone: a Nicole Break! In this episode, I start by gluing the leg blanks to the aprons. I then cut the rough shape out on the bandsaw. And finally, I use the template and a flush trim bit in the router table to get the exact shape we’re after. I also spend a good deal of time discussing the dangers involved with this routing operation. And finally, an nice treat for everyone: a Nicole Break! In this episode, I start by gluing the leg blanks to the aprons. I then cut the rough shape out on the bandsaw. And finally, I use the template and a flush trim bit in the router table to get the exact shape we’re after. I also spend a good deal of time discussing the dangers involved with this routing operation. And finally, an nice treat for everyone: a Nicole Break! tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649175 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:09:01 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649174-End-Table-Pt-4 Time for the fun stuff! The legs are routed and then shaped by hand with a cabinet-maker's rasp. I then show you how you can use card scrapers and sandpaper to achieve the smoothest finish possible. And finally we will glue all the legs to the center pieces. I finish up by requesting suggestions for a top to the table. What would you do? Time for the fun stuff! The legs are routed and then shaped by hand with a cabinet-maker's rasp. I then show you how you can use card scrapers and sandpaper to achieve the smoothest finish possible. And finally we will glue all the legs to the center pieces. I finish up by requesting suggestions for a top to the table. What would you do? Time for the fun stuff! The legs are routed and then shaped by hand with a cabinet-maker's rasp. I then show you how you can use card scrapers and sandpaper to achieve the smoothest finish possible. And finally we will glue all the legs to the center pieces. I finish up by requesting suggestions for a top to the table. What would you do? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649174 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:08:57 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649176-End-Table-Pt-2 Creating sliding dovetails for our apron to leg joint. Creating sliding dovetails for our apron to leg joint. Creating sliding dovetails for our apron to leg joint. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649176 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:08:55 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649177-Extended-Interview-with-Asa-Christiana Extended interview with Asa Christiana, Editor of Fine Woodworking. Extended interview with Asa Christiana, Editor of Fine Woodworking. Extended interview with Asa Christiana, Editor of Fine Woodworking. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649177 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:08:51 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24649178-Extended-Interview-with-Anatole-Burkin Extended interview with Anatole Burkin, Publisher of Fine Woodworking Magazine. Extended interview with Anatole Burkin, Publisher of Fine Woodworking Magazine. Extended interview with Anatole Burkin, Publisher of Fine Woodworking Magazine. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24649178 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:08:47 -0700 no The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast