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  • Cutting Board / Knife Block #2: Making Progress

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    15 May 2012 | 1:29 pm
    It was a long week but finally had a few hours to jump into the shop and work on the knife block / cutting board. After trying to think of the best way to secure the cutting board to the knife block box I ended up going with some oak cove molding. It has enough stability to hold the cutting board in place and it also opens up the base of the box for more storage. The molding is positioned such that the cutting board will be half above and half below the top edge of the box. I really liked the idea of adding a groove in the cutting board so it could be used for steak/turkey/etc (thanks…

  • Drawing Machine

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    15 May 2012 | 1:57 pm
    These are four drawing machines my studio made as part of a first year project.  My group’s project is the final one in the video and the one in the images below.  I designed and built the legs while other group members built and tested the ink dropper and the pendulum.  #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 16%; } #gallery-2 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-2 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; }  » original news

  • Perfecting a Polyurethane Topcoat

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    2 May 2012 | 3:20 pm
    Polyurethane is one of the most common modern topcoats, applied over stains and other finishes to protect the color and finish. Polyurethanes are available with water-based and oil-based formulas, each ...Read Full Post

  • Mortiser Attachment for Your Drill Press

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    6 May 2012 | 4:41 pm
    Mortise and tenon joints are commonly used in fine furniture building ...Read Full Post

  • Classic Woodworking Toolbox Plans

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    14 May 2012 | 4:07 pm
    If you look at old pictures of woodworkers on job sites, you'll likely find that they carried their tools in a wooden toolbox with a long dowel handle along the ...Read Full Post
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  • Classic Woodworking Toolbox Plans

    14 May 2012 | 4:07 pm
    If you look at old pictures of woodworkers on job sites, you'll likely find that they carried their tools in a wooden toolbox with a long dowel handle along the ...Read Full Post

  • How to Work with Ipe

    9 May 2012 | 5:59 pm
    Ipe is a variety of hardwood that typically comes from Brazil. This species is often used for outdoor projects because of its ability to be resistant to water. Learn how to ...Read Full Post

  • Mortiser Attachment for Your Drill Press

    6 May 2012 | 4:41 pm
    Mortise and tenon joints are commonly used in fine furniture building ...Read Full Post

  • How to Replace a Router Power Switch

    5 May 2012 | 6:56 pm
    Just like a light switch in your house, with regular use the on/off switch on a power tool can eventually wear out and need to be replaced. For instance, on ...Read Full Post

  • Perfecting a Polyurethane Topcoat

    2 May 2012 | 3:20 pm
    Polyurethane is one of the most common modern topcoats, applied over stains and other finishes to protect the color and finish. Polyurethanes are available with water-based and oil-based formulas, each ...Read Full Post
 
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    New Woodworking Products Rockler.com - 05/16/2012

  • Plateau Rollerball Pen Hardware Kit - Chrome

    15 May 2012 | 6:50 am
    You'll get a great professional appearance with this rollerball pen hardware kit! Coordinates with other Plateau items. Use bushing set, mandrel, and drill bit listed below to complete pen. Also available in Gold. Includes all necessary hardware. Turning blank not included. -> Plateau Rollerball Pen Hardware Kit - Chrome - $10.99 -> Plateau Rollerball Pen Bushing Set - $5.79 -> 7mm Mandrel A, #2 Morse Taper and Knurled Nut - $19.99 -> More >>

  • Newport Rollerball Pen Hardware Kit - Gold

    15 May 2012 | 6:50 am
    This is a star in the world of smaller, premium pens. With improved features like the new effortless thread system, as well as beautiful gold accents to match gorgeous plating and a smooth writing Schmidt® cartridge, the Newport Rollerball really does set the standard for this type of pen. Use the bushings, drill bit, and mandrel listed below. Also available in Black Titanium. Finished Pen Size: 9/16'' x 5-1/4'' Necessary blank size: 3/4'' x 5'' (sold separately) Instructions Included -> Newport Pen Bushing Set - $4.99 -> Newport Rollerball Pen Hardware Kit - Gold - SALE: $10.97 -> 7mm…

  • Grand Teton Rollerball Pen Hardware Kit - Gold

    15 May 2012 | 6:50 am
    You'll get a great professional appearance with this rollerball pen hardware kit! Use bushing set, mandrel, and drill bit listed below to complete pen. Matching Fountain Pen version also available. Includes all necessary hardware Requires 7mm mandrel and 10mm drill bit Turning blank not included -> Grand Teton Pen Bushing Set - $6.69 -> Grand Teton Rollerball Pen Hardware Kit - Gold - $12.59 -> 7mm Mandrel, #1 Morse Taper and Knurled Nut - $17.49 -> More >>

  • Summit Pen Hardware Kit - Chrome

    15 May 2012 | 6:50 am
    This sleek Summit style pen offers a classic look and twisting function. A tenon must be cut for the center ring, and pens take the "Cross" type refill. 7mm Mandrel, Summit Pen Bushing Kit and 7mm Drill Bit are required to complete these kits. Also available in Black Titanium, Titanium Gold, and Gold. -> Summit Pen Hardware Kit - Chrome - SALE: $3.23 -> Summit Pen Bushing Set - $4.49 -> 7mm Mandrel, #1 Morse Taper and Knurled Nut - $17.49 -> More >>

  • Coronado Pen Hardware Kit - Gold

    15 May 2012 | 6:50 am
    A modern-style pen, the Coronado is beautiful to look at and comfortable to write with. It features a classic twist action cap at the top of the pen and a durable clip that is guaranteed not to break. Use the bushings, drill bit, and mandrel listed below. Also available in Satin Nickel, Black Titanium, and Chrome. Finished Pen Size: 1/2" x 4-7/8" Necessary Blank Size: 3/4" x 3-1/2" (Sold Separately) Instructions included -> Coronado Pen Hardware Kit - Gold - SALE: $4.07 -> Coronado Pen Bushing Set - $6.29 -> 7mm Mandrel, #1 Morse Taper and Knurled Nut - $17.49 -> More >>
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  • New Episode of ‘The Highland Woodworker’

    Matthew Teague
    16 May 2012 | 9:09 am
    The second episode of “The Highland Woodworker” web TV show is out and if you haven’t seen this new show yet, it’s definitely worth a look. Produced in conjunction with Highland Hardware in Atlanta, the show provides great woodworking advice and visits with some of the best woodworkers out there. (The first episode included a Continue reading»

  • Make Megan Snort, Win Chris Schwarz’s ‘Moto-Saw’

    Megan Fitzpatrick
    15 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Christopher Schwarz, in keeping with the philosophy he espouses in “The Anarchist’s Tool Chest,” has been culling his tool collection and keeping only those he truly needs. At the recent Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool show at our office, he was selling some of his less-than-necessary tools (I succumbed to tool lust and bought his 18″ Lufkin) Continue reading»

  • ‘Mastering Hand Tools’ – a 2-DVD Set from Christopher Schwarz

    Megan Fitzpatrick
    10 May 2012 | 8:38 pm
    “Mastering Hand Tools: Basic Skills for Balanced Woodworking,” a new 2-disc video from Christopher Schwarz, contributing editor, introduces you to the basic hand-tool skills you need to integrate hand tools intelligently and confidently into your shop. Why use hand tools? That’s one of the first questions Chris answers as he explains how even a hard-core Continue reading»

  • Better Than Measuring

    Robert W. Lang
    9 May 2012 | 11:31 am
    Knowing how to measure things is one of the keys to improving the accuracy of your work, but taking a measurement and using the result of that measurement to mark your work or set up a tool often leads us down the wrong path, leaving us farther away from making two pieces that fit together Continue reading»

  • From the Archives: Western Backsaws

    Megan Fitzpatrick
    8 May 2012 | 8:40 am
    Having recently received a few questions concerning backsaws, I’ve decided to open up the archives and give you an article Christopher Schwarz, contributing editor, wrote for the Spring 2008 issue of Woodworking Magazine: “Understanding Western Backsaws.” Therein, he explains the size, tooth configurations and raison d’etre of four saws: the dovetail saw; the carcase saw; Continue reading»
 
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  • Trek hiring. Tern training. Human-powered woodworking tools

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    15 May 2012 | 1:59 pm
    Looking for a job? Trek listed 45 positions on its website in early May, everything from mechanic at a Trek store to international logistics specialist to electrical engineer. Among the reasons Trek says it's a great place to work? "First [Wisconsin] company to be 100% powered by renewable energy" and "Dress code? What's that?" (Trek Bicycle)Because you can take it with you and extend both ends of a bus or train journey, a compact folding bicycle is a natural for multimodal transportation. In Munich, Germany, transit authorities are hoping that Tern folding bikes…

  • Drawing Machine

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    15 May 2012 | 1:57 pm
    These are four drawing machines my studio made as part of a first year project.  My group’s project is the final one in the video and the one in the images below.  I designed and built the legs while other group members built and tested the ink dropper and the pendulum.  #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 16%; } #gallery-2 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-2 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; }  » original news

  • Cutting Board / Knife Block #2: Making Progress

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    15 May 2012 | 1:29 pm
    It was a long week but finally had a few hours to jump into the shop and work on the knife block / cutting board. After trying to think of the best way to secure the cutting board to the knife block box I ended up going with some oak cove molding. It has enough stability to hold the cutting board in place and it also opens up the base of the box for more storage. The molding is positioned such that the cutting board will be half above and half below the top edge of the box. I really liked the idea of adding a groove in the cutting board so it could be used for steak/turkey/etc (thanks…

  • Pelican point project

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    15 May 2012 | 12:22 pm
    Pelican point is a friend of mine’s building, that I got to do some custom work into. The first entrance is built from hundreds of cedar roots all scribed together to fit nice and tight finished out with a poly, the third picture is a glass fishing float I worked into the roots, there was a few of them that I put into it along with some nice stones. The forth and fifth pictures are of a good size spruce tree that I split in half for bar tops leaving the roots for a base at one side of each slab, Tops were finished with an epoxy with the shine taken off, the rest left natural. They…

  • Garden Bench in Situ

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    15 May 2012 | 12:20 pm
    Wood is Wyche Elm Finish is a sorta Danish Oil I made patterns of the bench in case Ikea chooses me as there designer. LoL Well the sun was out in Ayrshire today The pieces were to big for me to install alone So I enlisted the help of my Jolly Rouges Albert n Sanny You can get by with a little help from my friends http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmOtWyjs8iU jamie  » original news
 
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  • Old Blue

    16 May 2012 | 12:11 pm
    I convinced myself that I need a small tablesaw in my basement. I have a big one in my garage, but I have to move 2 cars to use it. Craigslist came through for me with a Craftsman Model 103.02041, from back in the 1940’s. Here’s the pic from the ad. It was in use up to when the owner recently upgraded. It’s in great working shape. It was missing 1 small part that I was able to fabricate. The drawer mount was busted, and there is a big hole cut in the bench , under the saw,right where the drawer is. I moved the drawer to the back of the bench, and use the hole as a dust…

  • "Lizard Cane"

    16 May 2012 | 9:58 am
    I’ve had a piece of Bradford pear, about 38 inches long, that I picked up on a neighborhood walk about a year ago, and I started carving it last weekend. It has a nice looking bark and the wood carves and holds detail well, being a slightly hard piece of wood. I like the crooked shapes of the limbs and the branches jutting out give some extra wood for carvings with more dimensions. I have wanted to carve a lizard for awhile. I like all the colors and details, and they are much shorter than snakes, so hopefully it won’t take as long to carve. I’ve kinda got the shape I want…

  • Roubo Hybrid Bench from start to finish #2: What I got from what I had

    16 May 2012 | 8:43 am
    Well the thing I love about wood especially an orphan piece like this one Is that it can only get better, I hope :) It looks huge and if it were not for the flaws It would make a big bench Ok, it aint going to be a 6’ bench If I could only use the full piece I like the idea of one side being rustic The rot on the right hand corner means that I’m going to have to get a much narrower tha the 18” that I hoped for Well I did not see that coming That rot is deep Well It needs ripped further It may be that I only get a bench for the Grandson :) Jamie

  • Going to local shows. #40: Brisbane Timber and Working With Wood Show...

    16 May 2012 | 6:36 am
    It is on again this weekend…at the RNA. Comes around so quickly these days… Tomorrow, I will be dropping some timber for sale off to Trevor’s Stand… in the outside area… European Walnut… European Wild Cherry… Remember to drop by and say Hi… and get some bargain timber… Friday, I will be attending as a member of the public to check out the show… for the first time in 3 years, I will not be an exhibitor … I am no longer demonstrating Torque WorkCentres… my business has taken a different turn in the road… and we are…

  • My Journey As A Scroll Saw Pattern Designer #703: The Office Helper

    16 May 2012 | 6:24 am
    I woke up this morning to the sound of the birds singing outside. There seems to be a family that decided to build a nest in the tall evergreen tree near the bottom of our steps right off the deck. The cats like that, as there is plenty of activity to entertain them from their window to the world. After pouring my first cup of coffee, I looked outside to see why there was so much activity. There was more than normal, even for the birds and the cats were quite interested in what was going on. Apparently a small animal decided that they were going to raid the bag of garbage that I had left on…
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  • Drill Bit Cabinet

    16 May 2012 | 1:26 pm
    I made this drill bit cabinet out of some left over Walnut crown moulding and left over scraps. The drawer sides I used leftover maple base and for the bottoms used white peg board material I had laying around. Kinda nice cause when it gets dusty you just have to shake shake shake. Slides are just thin strips of maple sanded to 400 to make them real smooth. The bottom drawers also pull out completely. No hardware on them, they slide very easily and are easy to pull from the bottom. The crown moulding is right on the top edge of the cabinet and finished it off with a piece of maple stair…

  • Simple Bookshelf

    16 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    Not my first project, just the first I’ve uploaded. The art teacher wanted a shelf to fit in a little spot in her classroom, and was going to buy cheap plastic shelving, but I wasn’t about to allow that. No mechanical fasteners , just a few finish nails in the finish frame uprights. Dadoed the shelves. Had some students do some of the sanding, hence where you see where they broke through the top layer of the 3/4” ply. Also added another coat of poly after the pictures. Overall turned out well, I was very pleased at how sturdy it was. Of course the spot where she wanted it,…

  • cutting board and mallet

    16 May 2012 | 12:54 pm
    The cutting board is made up of maple and walnut. The maple is from fellow LJ Bob, thanks again Bob, www.bobkloes.com and is of great stock. The walnut was purchased locally. The mallet is from scrap Zebra wood and Rose wood with brass inlays.

  • Bedroom #1

    16 May 2012 | 12:43 pm
    This is a queen size bedroom set I made for my son a few years ago when he was still at home. We all know the drill—you go shopping for furniture for a room and you can’t stand all the garbage you find in the stores. I told my wife “I can build better than that”. Of course the only problem is it took me two months to complete. There are 12 drawers under the bed. Drawer construction on all pieces is 1/2” Baltic birch plywood sides with box joints, red oak drawer face. The 7 drawer chest is 70” high. Chest and night stands are frame and raised panel…

  • G&G Box

    16 May 2012 | 12:42 pm
    Mahogany Box with box joints made of Mahogany in the G&G style by JimHe’s getting good at this.
 
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  • Homestead Heritage School of Woodworking - Joinery I Class

    15 May 2012 | 1:46 pm
    Last Friday I took a 1 day class at the Homestead Heritage School of Woodworking in Waco Texas. Homestead Heritage is a traditional Crafts Village where members of their community grow up with and learn trades such as pottery, black smithing, furniture making, and traditional ways of making fabric and clothing. This was my first experience visiting and I was pleasantly surprised at how willing they were to share their knowledge and genuine hospitality with guests. On to the woodworking. I have been looking for opportunities to take some woodworking courses near me (fort worth, TX), and with…

  • Great Craigslist find, better options at retail price

    15 May 2012 | 7:15 am
    Note this 4 star rating is not for a brand new 21758. With that said, this is actually a decent planer. I’ve been doing a lot of research lately and came across this one on craigslist. Actually I came across a Ridgid R4331 that I went to look at. The gentleman was extremely knowledgeable and had a very impressive and immaculate shop. He had the craftsman for sale as well and was only asking 100.00 with a brand new set of knives installed, and a set in the package still. He was kind enough to show me how they both operate and let me run some rough cut red oak through each. The ridgid was…

  • Grizzly GO703P The right Dust Collector for my shop

    14 May 2012 | 9:50 pm
    After many years of building projects without good dust collection I decided it was time to get serious about controlling the dust in my shop. Besides the obvious health issues it is also not much fun to be covered in dust after a long day of woodworking. I also recently upgraded my table saw to a JET hybrid that has a dust port and I was feeling a little guilty about running the saw without one. My shop is a 2 car garage that I also use to work on cars so I wanted a DC that could be moved around when necessary (I am not ready to take the plunge into installing duct work yet) , 110 volt, and…

  • Great saw without dropping the big $$$$

    14 May 2012 | 7:18 am
    Bought this saw at traditionalwoodworker.com. Did a lot of research and they had the best price. After playing with old Disston saws for a few years this is a real eye opener. This saw seemed more rigid and cut lots better. I stayed out in the shop and cut a few more pieces of lumber just because I enjoyed it so much. Highly recommend.

  • Wynn Environmental Filters for the Jet AFS 1000B Filter system

    12 May 2012 | 8:02 am
    I recently purchased the Jet AFS 1000B. I was amazed at how quickly the filter was clogged up, thinking one the one hand this might get pretty expensive, but also thinking on the other hand, I am glad I didn’t breathe all that. I am very happy with this filtering system. I cannot quantify how well it cleans the air, but visibly pulls a lot of stuff out of the air. But this review is for the Wynn Environmental replacement outer filters. Replacement outer filters from Jet are upwards of $24 (at Rockler). Somewhat underhandedly, Jet makes them slightly smaller than standard sizes. I did a…
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  • Adirondack Chair Class June 4th

    thewoodwhisperer
    15 May 2012 | 2:49 pm
    June 4th – June 8th I’ll be teaching an awesome class at the William Ng School in Anaheim, CA. We’ll be building the Greene & Green Adirondack chair featured in the Wood Whisperer Guild last summer. The class is great for beginners as well as experienced woodworkers who want to get a taste of Greene & Greene. The class is almost full and there are only a few spots left so if you’re in the Southern California area and you’d like to take the class, Sign Up Today! By the way, if you’ve never been to a class like this, it’s an absolute blast.

  • Lawrence’s Blanket Chest

    thewoodwhisperer
    15 May 2012 | 1:27 pm
    By: Lawrence Long (Centerville) Experience: 10+ YearsWoodworker Type: HobbyistProject Type: ChestsMaterial(s): Solid WoodFinish Type(s): Oil-Based Varnish, Oil/Varnish BlendFinishing Technique(s): WipingMy grandson wanted a locking toy box to keep his little sister out of his treasures. After viewing several photos of potential designs he settled on a mission style blanket chest he found on the internet but wanted drawers. I decided to do raised panels rather than the flat panel design so there would be some detail to carry over to the drawer faces. The joinery was done with a Festool Domino…

  • Poll: Climate Control in the Shop

    thewoodwhisperer
    14 May 2012 | 9:44 pm
    For most of us, Summer is hot. This public service announcement is brought to you by Captain Obvious. But in some regions, the definition of “hot” changes dramatically. As we leave the cooler temps of Winter here in Arizona, we have but a fleeting glance at Spring before we find ourselves in the hot and sweaty grip of Summer. Around this time every year, I start hearing the Imperial March in my head as I know the evil forces of Darth Summer are on their way to smite me. So in Phoenix, I just can’t woodwork without air conditioning. I tried for a while, but dang it, I’m…

  • Alexander’s Hand Carved Wall Sculpture

    thewoodwhisperer
    14 May 2012 | 5:08 pm
    By: Alexander Grabovetskiy (Boca Raton FL) Experience: 10+ YearsWoodworker Type: ProfessionalMaterial(s): Solid WoodWith traditional wood carving, there is no modern technology needed. All that is needed to begin is a piece of paper and a pencil. While I’m drawing the design on paper, I visualize the finished product in three dimensions. This ability to think in 3-D allows me to pay attention to the various depths, sizes and movements in the carving. To begin on the carving, the drawing that was done on paper was transferred to the Lime Wood. I then utilized chisels of various sizes to…

  • 172 – Tenons on the Bandsaw

    thewoodwhisperer
    10 May 2012 | 7:57 pm
    The tablesaw has really come under fire in the last few years in terms of its overall safety. As a result, some folks are going sans tablesaw in their wood shops. This is a little hard for me to imagine since I use my tablesaw of pretty much every project, but to each his/her own right? If you are one of those folks who wants to begin detaching from the tablesaw, you’re going to need to find alternative methods for doing the things that we typically use the tablesaw for, such as cutting tenons. Fortunately, the bandsaw is a very good alternative. Preparation and Stuff To cut tenons at…
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  • The medieval world comes alive through wood - StarPhoenix

    16 May 2012 | 11:21 am
    The medieval world comes alive through woodStarPhoenix“I took woodworking in high school and built my own electric guitar,” he says. “That was before making your own guitar was popular.” Gray, who belongs to the Society for Creative Anachronism, has always been fascinated by Medieval instruments.and more »

  • Woodworking Machinery Association Recognizes Members - Hardwood Floors (blog)

    16 May 2012 | 10:29 am
    Woodworking Machinery Association Recognizes MembersHardwood Floors (blog)The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association held an awards ceremony Monday and recognized members with Wooden Globe awards. For integrating a highly automated lumber and molding operation, Northland Forest Products (Kingston, NH) received the Wooden

  • 19 Questions For Aaron Ruff, Designer Of Digby And Iona Jewelry - NewNowNext

    16 May 2012 | 10:26 am
    19 Questions For Aaron Ruff, Designer Of Digby And Iona JewelryNewNowNextBut even so, Ruff was concerned that jewelry lovers wouldn't want trinkets designed by a rough-handed woodworking man. So he named his company Digby & Iona. As he explains it, “I was a dirty woodworker when I started making jewelry, I was messing

  • Find Great Gifts for Dad at Woodcraft - PR Web (press release)

    16 May 2012 | 10:03 am
    PR Web (press release)Find Great Gifts for Dad at WoodcraftPR Web (press release)Let Scott Phillips be your “personal shopper” for Father's Day as he reviews his top gift choices from Woodcraft Supply's line of woodworking tools, accessories and supplies. View his video for the complete list and to hear his comments, and more »

  • Winners named in BFHS woodworking competition - Rapid City Journal

    15 May 2012 | 6:11 pm
    Winners named in BFHS woodworking competitionRapid City JournalMilo Dailey/BCP staff - Wood inlays as well as complex joinery and design won Belle Fourche High School senior Jacob Ryan the Robert L. Tschetter Memorial award for best woodworking project of the school year - the first student to win the award two
 
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  • Aging Hardware with Jax Chemicals

    Christopher Schwarz
    16 May 2012 | 9:39 am
    I’ve used a lot of different methods to add age to my hardware – everything from a propane torch to ammonia to gun blue to (yes) human urine. Whenever I discuss these methods, I get complaints. So in an effort to garner more complaints, here’s another one: Jax Chemicals. These are the formulas that metalsmiths Continue reading»

  • Roorkhee Chair: First Look

    Christopher Schwarz
    15 May 2012 | 6:37 pm
    I like Morris chairs  – Lord knows I’ve built enough of them to change my middle name to “Morrie.” But this evening I finished up work on a chair that is lighter in weight (less than 10 lbs.), just as masculine (leather!) and is (gasp) even more comfortable. It’s called a Roorkhee Chair, and it Continue reading»

  • Chair Joinery: Tapered Tenons & Tapered Mortises

    Christopher Schwarz
    11 May 2012 | 7:14 am
    Because chairs take abuse like a rented mule, the simple mortise-and-tenon joint is sometimes not enough. In traditional Windsor chair construction, the legs and spindles are attached to the plank seat using tenons that are cone-shaped along their lengths. So the mortises have to be the same shape. These tapered joints are clever. The more Continue reading»

  • My Favorite Band Saw Blade

    Christopher Schwarz
    10 May 2012 | 12:12 pm
    While I do most of my work by hand, there are two machines that I refuse to do without: a thickness planer and an old Delta 14” band saw. These two machines remove the drudgery from reducing boards in thickness and long rips. So I baby these two machines. When it comes to band saw Continue reading»

  • About my Finances, Mr. Gary

    Christopher Schwarz
    9 May 2012 | 4:07 pm
    I get this sort of flack below almost every day. I usually ignore it. But in this case I want to be perfectly clear about how I work and how I have always worked. Comment from Gary Smythe on the PW blog: I’ve been following this project from your first announcement. With all respect, your Continue reading»
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  • Vises: Are They Necessary?

    Kari Hultman
    3 May 2012 | 6:13 pm
    If you're an ancient Roman, the answer is "non, nunquam." Recently I read Old Ways Of Working Wood by Alex Bealer. In it, he mentions the Romans' methods for securing workpieces to their benches without the use of vises. With all the recent talk about vises—as many woodworkers are in the midst of or have recently finished their bench builds—it's an interesting idea to think that we might not

  • Roubo: Installing The Leg Vise

    Kari Hultman
    2 May 2012 | 7:46 pm
    Greta's all finished, but there are a couple things I didn't write about in my haste to complete the bench build. Here is the portion of the construction process that most concerned me (never having installed a leg vise before) and that turned out to be the easiest part of all. If you've never installed a leg vise, you're in for a pleasant surprise. It's a cake walk. I bought the hub, handle,

  • The Spirit of Craft, Personified

    Kari Hultman
    23 Apr 2012 | 9:04 am
    Thank you to Robin Wood for posting this video on facebook.  It's been making the rounds and you'll see why. This man represents the very best of what woodworking means to us. Thinking about our projects keeps us up at night, the pieces we make are an extension of us, and when we are working on a project, we are completely focused.

  • Roubo: Finished

    Kari Hultman
    19 Apr 2012 | 6:15 pm
    It's not much different than the last photos I posted, so nothing too exciting. The only difference is there is a finish on the maple and I trimmed the ends of the stretchers. But, she's done. At last. Somehow, I think my next project will be much more simple. And smaller. And way, way lighter.

  • I Didn't Faint and No One Fell Asleep

    Kari Hultman
    15 Apr 2012 | 12:20 pm
    I've spent the last four months building my workbench and getting ready for a presentation that I gave yesterday for the York County Heritage Trust on 18th-century woodworking tools and joinery. In preparation, I read five books (for the first or second time), studied page after page on the Colonial Williamsburg website and many other sites, and watched the Colonial Williamsburg DVD on
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  • Hough’s American Woods

    Matt Becker
    14 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    During a recent visit to the library at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the librarian was kind enough to show me their collection of Hough's American Woods.

  • Worn, with Pride

    Michael Dresdner
    8 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    One of the most popular finishes these days is the so-called “shabby chic,” a modern term for what we used to call antique finish.

  • To Italy for Saw Blades!

    Rob Johnstone
    4 May 2012 | 2:18 pm
    In the last two days, your intrepid editor has traveled to Venice, Italy and then up to Udine, Italy, to learn about Irwin's newest entry into the circular saw blade market.

  • Memories of George

    Sandor Nagyszalanczy
    1 May 2012 | 10:41 am
    Sandor Nagyszalanczy looks at the valuable lessons of master wood finisher George Frank.

  • Shop outlets: listening to those outside voices

    Chris Marshall
    1 May 2012 | 8:54 am
    It’s been a long winter of construction at my home, but we’re finally nearly done adding a new garage/workshop to the property. As you can probably guess, I can’t wait to get the lights on and the machines moved in!
 
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  • MikeM's Blog - Shop Made Tenon Jig

    15 May 2012 | 8:48 pm
    As I mentioned in yesterdays post, the mystery project utilizes a bunch of tenons (8 total) but I didn’t have a tenon jig.  So I decided to make one from...

  • The Wood Whisperer - Adirondack Chair Class June 4th

    15 May 2012 | 2:49 pm
    June 4th – June 8th I’ll be teaching an awesome class at the William Ng School in Anaheim, CA. We’ll be building the Greene & Green Adirondack chair featured in the Wood Whisperer Guild last summer. The class is great for beginners as well as experienced woodworkers who want to get a taste of Greene & Greene. The class...

  • The Wood Whisperer - Lawrence’s Blanket Chest

    15 May 2012 | 1:27 pm
    By: Lawrence Long (Centerville) Experience: 10+ Years Woodworker Type: Hobbyist Project Type: Chests Material(s): Solid Wood Finish Type(s): Oil-Based Varnish, Oil/Varnish Blend Finishing Technique(s): Wiping My grandson wanted a locking toy box to keep his little sister out of his treasures. After viewing several photos of potential designs he...

  • MikeM's Blog - Mystery Project – Post 1

    14 May 2012 | 10:46 pm
    Until the person receives this, I really cant say what it is yet.  My blog is linked to Facebook and twittter and they or someone they know could see this.  Anyway I made some further...

  • The Wood Whisperer - Poll: Climate Control in the Shop

    14 May 2012 | 9:44 pm
    For most of us, Summer is hot. This public service announcement is brought to you by Captain Obvious. But in some regions, the definition of “hot” changes dramatically. As we leave the cooler temps of Winter here in Arizona, we have but a fleeting glance at Spring before we find ourselves in the hot and sweaty grip of Summer. Around...
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  • Hidden Pivot Bookcase Installation

    Gary Katz
    11 May 2012 | 10:52 am
    (This article originally appeared on GaryMKatz.com) Not every project I build comes out perfectly. As a matter of fact, I can’t recall too many that didn’t have at least one minor mistake. Of course, I mean something that no one else would notice, though some of you might. Without a doubt, I’ve never built a perfect pivot bookcase, but I’m getting a lot closer! Even the bookcase in this article isn’t perfect. Each time I build one, I learn something new. After all, hidden bookcase doors are a lot more complicated than an ordinary door—there are a lot of…

  • New Wooden Gate

    Mike Boden
    27 Apr 2012 | 9:28 am
    In early 2008, an elderly woman drove her car through our back yard and took out a chain link gate. Her vehicle raced across the lawn, just missing a beautiful 30-year-old tangelo tree and a water fountain, eventually crashing into a fence where the corners of four properties met. Her insurance company paid us fairly to cover the total cost of damages, and so began my Great Gate Project. Back then, I thought about building the new wooden gate myself, but I didn’t have the time. I thought it might be more sensible to ‘hire a professional.’ I know this magazine is read mostly…

  • A Shop of My Own

    Tom Brewer
    13 Apr 2012 | 10:00 am
    Like a lot of guys I meet, I’ve spent years fighting to build cabinets and furniture, and mill custom moldings, in my garage shop—working around the 1951 Mack fire truck I restored, and the 1954 Harley I’m working on, and my newer bike—plus, I have to store all this crap for Gary and Mike’s Roadshows…well, you get the picture. I wanted a real shop, a place I could spread out and get some work done without having to move stuff every time I wanted to build something. My first thought was to rebuild the barn at my house. We don’t keep horses anymore, and the old…

  • The Elegant Ellipse

    Mike Sloggatt
    30 Mar 2012 | 10:19 am
    From the early part of my career I’ve been dealing with a lot of curved work. The neighborhood I specialize in was built in the early 1900s, and many of the homes are graced with both simple and complex arches. When I started in the business, I relied on millwork shops whenever I needed to restore or remodel projects. But all that changed on one single job. A client on a tight budget sent me a picture of an arch he wanted built in his family room. It looked a little complicated; it wasn’t a simple radius. That was my first encounter with an ellipse. He had found a millwork shop…

  • Building Doors the Easy Way: The Festool Domino XL

    Robby Myer
    16 Mar 2012 | 8:54 am
    I had a set of custom doors to build from scratch and boy was the timing right. Festool picked me as one of the few carpenters to get a Domino XL for user evaluation. And I took full advantage of the opportunity, one that I felt was both a privilege and a responsibility. I carefully documented the process for my peers on THISisCarpentry. Maybe another contributor will follow up with a different angle on this awesome second generation tool. (Note: Click any image to enlarge) Without further chatter let’s build some doors. First, to build doors from stock, you have to laminate your stiles…
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  • Penrhyn Castle Tour Section #2

    Paul Sellers
    15 May 2012 | 4:10 am
    As I said, take time to listen to the tour guides in the castle. They are extremely knowledgeable, interesting and well trained to help you understand aspects that are not readily seen or understood.  Randy and I toured through the castle and were stunned by the magnificence we encountered both in the nature surrounding the castle and the work of men’s hands.Even so, early on in our tour, walking through the inner entranceway corridor to the main great hall, is a veritable feast for furniture connoisseurs and crafting furniture makers alike. Randy and I peered inside and underneath…

  • Read your book, Paul, what now?

    Paul Sellers
    15 May 2012 | 12:31 am
    Paul, Really enjoyed your Foundational Course book. Kind of deflated now that I have read through it twice and it sounds like it is not going to be until 2013 when you release the next book. So, just wondering if you could recommend some other books to those looking to increase their skills with hand tools as well as getting a better understanding of furniture design and proportion.Thanks,DaveInteresting reads are hard to come by in woodworking without tripping over a shop full of dull machine work. I have read the following books in my earlier days and though they are well known, I…

  • Tour Penrhyn Castle with Paul Sellers

    Paul Sellers
    14 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    Believe this or not, but our New Legacy School of Woodworking is the lower right two window section of this pictureI walk by Penrhyn Castle and its surrounding countryside most days to reach the high mound to our New Legacy workshop. The workshop is actually in the physical Castle proper. I cannot go into the history of this 350-room Mansion too much because it would take just too long. I want to show you what influences my work through my many walks in and around the region and within Penrhyn Castle because these walks so inspire my work and fuel my economic drive to re-establish…

  • American Woodworker in the UK

    Paul Sellers
    13 May 2012 | 12:42 pm
    I spent an all-too-brief couple of days with my friend, editor and co-woodworker Randy Johnson from American Woodworker over the Friday and Saturday and we caught up on a wide range of woodworking issues of concern to us both. Sharing anecdotes and discussing the future of woodworking in the US. Europe, Australia, Africa, the UK and other parts of the world is one thing, being the solution to its future is another. Our concerns paralleled in many areas and issues we discussed at length are actually within our grasp to steer and guide into a positive future. Woodworking as we know it is a…

  • Questions Answered – Diamond sharpening plates

    Paul Sellers
    11 May 2012 | 5:12 pm
    QHi PaulI had a question on sharping for you. I want to buy diamond stones and know you recommend them over Japanese water stones but which ones do I buy? There are several out there to choose from, DMT, EZE Lap? And what about grits too?JLAFirstly, I find little if any difference between EZE Lap and DMT in terms of abrasive quality. Both cut steel fast and both are good quality products I can recommend any day. They are both dead flat and I have used both for extended periods. EZE Lap seem less expensive and last well, as well as DMT. I do not have the ability to scientifically test either…
 
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