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Episode #108 - String Inlay
Beginning to Experiment with String Inlay . . .Something to do While Waiting for Glue to DryI had a great day in the shop today completing the main glue up of the engagement chest. So, what to do while...
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Episode #13 - Stanley Bench Plane Restoration Part I
Part I - Electrolytic Rust RemovalStep #1 – Cleaning & Rust RemovalA trusty friend in need of some TLC!Download PDF Electrolytic Rust Removal Instruction SheetI have been inspired by a number of...
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Episode #109 - Ancient Caves, Historic Rustic Lodge & Antique Furniture
“We were just making furniture”George MasonMason Manufacturing• Los Angeles • CaliforniaWell, a bit of time has passed since my last post due to a lot of work to complete before going on a short summer...
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Episode #110 – Planing Wedges Make Great Clamps!
Close-up of front panel of an engagementchest camped against the bench edgewith a leather faced planing wedgeHaving lived with my Modified New-Fangled Workbench for sometime, the two of us have enjoyed...
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Episode #112 - Help Out a Fellow Woodworker!
Todd Clippinger . . . American CraftsmanJoin me in supporting a great woodworker, patient teacher and a talent craftsman in his bid for the DIY StudFinder 2009 Contest. Watch the video and click on the...
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Episode #111 – A Simple Set of Planter Boxes
This is a great weekend project. I used extra materials from previous projects so this was a double bonus as I got to clean up the shop a bit.Comparison of Planter box (left) finished with Krylon Spray...
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Episode #27 - SketchUp Plans - INKLE LOOM
Inkle Loom Photo GalleryInkle Loom SketchUp PlansI am out of town this week so not able to be in the shop. I do have an interesting project starting up just before or after Christmas. In the mean time,...
View ArticleEpisode #18 - Sneak Preview of the Ezee-Feed Outfeed Table
I am making a video of the Ezee-Feed Infeed and Outfeed Tables by Master Woodworker Lee Jesberger from Ezee-Feed Manufacturing. I got the outfeed table assembled and securely mounted on my table saw....
View ArticleEpisode #114 - Inlay Series Part 2: Make The Packet
This episode continues the Inlay Series by demonstrating how to make the veneer packet using lightweight bookbinder's sheet cardboard available from an art store and veneer from my small collection....
View ArticleEpisode #115 - Inlay Series Part 3: Cutting the Motif
This episode continues exploration of an inlay process that combines techniques from marguetry and the standard router inlay kit. A scroll saw is used to cut along the leaf central vein. The leaf parts...
View ArticleEpisode #113 - Inlay Series Part 1: An Overview
A Novel Approach to Inlay Combining Marquetry and Router Inlay Kit.This episode is the first in a series showing a method I worked out to inlay an aspen leaf motif. The technique combines methods from...
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Episode #116 - Inlay Series Part 4: Inspiration & Extras
This episode is a quick break in the inlay action to cover the inspirational resources for this procedure and to answer a comment from episode #2.Chuck Middleton, a prolific period woodworker and...
View ArticleEpisode #117 – Inlay Series Part 5: Inset Routing
This episode demonstrates cutting the leaf inset and routing the leaf shaped recess using the template guide and the router inlay kit. We start of by quickly adding the cherry veneer from the previous...
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Episode #118 - Bench Top Vacuum Infuser
This bench top vacuum infuser is the perfect accessory for a woodshop vacuum pump. A vacuum infuser allows you to evenly dye veneer and small pieces of wood. You can also infuse wood stabilizing...
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Episode #119 - Preshow Interview with Neil Lamens
A quick pre-show interview with Neil Lamens of Furnitology Productions. Neil will be one of many great woodworkers at the 60th New England Home Show this February in Boson. If you are a Boston local,...
View ArticleEpisode #120 - Preshow Interview with Tommy & Eli (Part I)
Another quick pre-show interview. This time, Tommy and Eli join us for a 2 part video and discuss what they have been up to while preparing for the 60th New England Home Show this February 25-28th in...
View ArticleEpisode #121 - Preshow Interview with Rick Waters
A Skype interview with Rick Waters, the host of The Splintered Board Podcast and The Sawdust Chronicles. Rick will be one of the crew at Tommy MacDonald's booth at the 60th Annual New England Home Show...
View ArticleEpisode #122 - Preshow Interview with Tommy & Eli (Part II)
Part II of our pre-show interview with Tommy and Eli for the 60th New England Home Show this February 25-28th in Boson. If you are a Boston local, be sure to stop by The Major League Woodworking booth...
View ArticleEpisode #123 - Preshow Interview with Justin DiPalma
A Skype interview with Justin DiPalma, a custom furniture maker from Vineland, New Jersey who specializing in creating solid wood furniture mostly from the Queen Ann and Chippendale periods. Justin...
View ArticleEpisode #124 - Concord Museum Field Trip
A quick field trip with some 207 Forum guys (swedishiron & FloridaWoodRat) to visit the Concord Museum. This was a "required pilgrimage" for us to see Thomas MacDonald's serpentine Bombe done in...
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Episode #127 - Hot Tip on Discounted Woodworking DVDs
I have a hot tip to share! As you may know from my last blog posting, Thomas MacDonald has teamed up with WGBH to produce a woodworking show. As a result, he is updating the branding of his website....
View ArticleEpisode #126 - Thomas MacDonald & WGBH Announcement
WGBH announced today at the New England Home Show plans for a new woodworking show featuring Thomas J. MacDonald. Fans can expect Tommy to raise the bar and bring quality woodworking skills to a wider...
View ArticleEpisode #125 - Pen Turing with NBSS Student Mark Ferioli
Pen Turning with North Bennet Street School Student Mark Ferioli - Part 1 of 2Pen Turning with North Bennet Street School Student Mark Ferioli - Part 2 of 2This 2 part video series featured Mark...
View ArticleEpisode #129 - Shop First Aid Kit
Click HERE to download a PDF file with Contents List • Medical History Form • SHOP-FAK Label The most important tool in your shop is your brain exercising common sense (this works politically as...
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