Comments on: 67- Gadget Station (Pt. 10)

By: Parker

Parker — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:29:53 +0000

Good show. I tend to really value the shows where you show mistakes like the this one for the new information, the humility it shows and the humor that can come from it. I talking about mistakes to the project and not to you here. Please continue to be brave and “keep it real”

I’ve done a lot of fixes myself but epoxy is one glue I haven’t used. I was wondering what kind you are using. There seems to be a bewildering array of epoxys out there.

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:25:39 +0000

It is usually safe Glen, and I have done it before. But whenever you routing a very dense wood like bubinga, you need to pay extra special attention and make sure the piece is very secure. Also make sure the bit is very sharp and take light passes. My error was probably exacerbated by the fact that I touched this bit directly on the endgrain, instead of working from the long grain and slowly into the endgrain. Stupid mistake.

By: Glen Jasmer

Glen Jasmer — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:18:37 +0000

Hi Marc
Good job. I look foward to seeing each new video. I was reading the comments after video “10 for the gadget station Oct. 17. Kieth suggested using a “spiral bit” when using a template to rout.
Would it be safe + work to use a template to cut out circles, ovals and other odd shaped curves using a spiral bit without flipping the template?
Thanks. Keep up the good work. Glen

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:38:34 +0000

Well that sure is weird. But it works now so all is well. Thanks for the update Mark.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:23:07 +0000

I’ve downloaded the “high resolution” file a third time and now it plays correctly. The file size is also slightly different from the first two. I guess there was some problem with the server on the first day (not sending the file header properly?).

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:25:17 +0000

Thanks for the comments everyone. I appreciate it.
Matt, there would have been no problem using Dominos for the door frames. The reason why I went with integral tenons might be more obvious in the next few episodes. It has everything to do with the ebony plugs. I didn’t want the plugs to simply be decoration. I wanted them to actually serve a purpose, which in this case was to cover the dowel I used to pin the integral tenon.

By: Matthew Hills

Matthew Hills — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:19:23 +0000

Pretty surreal to watch your matter-of-fact discussion about the hand injury… while it was still dripping.

On the woodworking side, was wondering why you went with integral tenons, rather than a domino/floating-tenon?

Matt
(ps–glad the injury wasn’t worse–stay safe!)

By: muddler mike

muddler mike — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:52:41 +0000

probably your best episode, Marc. you took the time to show and explain the nuts and bolts of the design, milling, cutting the tenons, and even your injury and repair. no other woodworking show would go to those lengths to give their viewers the true realism of the process.

sorry about your hand, but I’m sure plenty of viewers will be learning from your mistakes. We should make an award in honor of those who took a hit for all others to learn from………hmm…….not a purple heart, but maybe a purple hand award?

:) myk

By: Bill Akins

Bill Akins — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:29:06 +0000

Sorry about the injury but we all need that reminder every now and then. I also enjoyed the fixing a mistake segment. We all have to do that too. Looking forward to the big finish.

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:59:02 +0000

I just downloaded the file and it played just fine for me. But, as we know with web video, that doesn’t necessarily mean all is well. If anyone else has this issue, please let me know.