Episode 42 - End Table (Pt. 6)
March 3, 2008 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 46 Comments
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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!
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Episode 41 - End Table (Pt. 5)
February 27, 2008 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 25 Comments
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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).
Episode 40 - End Table (Pt. 4)
February 8, 2008 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 62 Comments
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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? And here is the link for the rasp I used in the show. It’s the 10” Pattern Maker Cabinet Rasp, 2nd Cut, #49:
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Episode 39 - End Table (Pt. 3)
January 24, 2008 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 32 Comments
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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!
Episode 38 - End Table (Pt. 2)
January 14, 2008 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 31 Comments
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Finally, the continuation of our end table series! This is still old footage shot with the old camera, by the way. In this episode, I discuss sliding dovetails and show you how to make them. I also cover finessing the dovetail’s fit and some special techniques for creating a stopped sliding dovetails. Enjoy!
Episode 34- End Table (Pt. 1)
December 7, 2007 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 30 Comments
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In this episode, I start building a modern end table with some very unique legs. This video will walk you through the design phase, including discussion of inspiration, design options, and template construction. This series will be a bit of a departure from the normal presentation style of The Wood Whisperer. Usually I don’t release project footage until the project is complete, providing a seamless and smooth presentation. But if I do that on bigger projects like this, you’ll be waiting a month for another video. So instead, I will be releasing videos as I go. Should be a nice change of pace.
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Episode 31- Pencil Holders
October 31, 2007 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 38 Comments
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With the holiday season on its way, its time to start cranking out those gifts!! And that’s what we are going to do in this episode. I designed these simple little pencil holders several years ago just as a way of utilizing shop scrap. Turns out they make great gifts too. So get creative and try different color/wood combinations. Its hard to make these things look bad. This video covers wood selection, milling, and assembly of a fancy little pencil holder. Stay tuned for Episode 32 when we focus solely on finishing this piece.
And I need to send out a big thank you to Nick for producing the SketchUp drawing above. Simply click the picture and you can download the .skp file. If you don’t have SketchUp, you can download the free version here.
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Episode 30- Somebody Feed Me
October 21, 2007 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 41 Comments
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A few weeks ago, I added the Incra TSIII Fence System to my tablesaw. Unfortunately, my old outfeed table didn’t really work with the new system. So its time to build a new one. This isn’t your average outfeed table though. Its a full-size work table with a full shelf of storage. Perhaps the best part of all is the fact that it can be made with a modest collection of tools and just a few sheets of plywood. No fancy joinery here! This is what I like to call, a “Can Do” project. Enjoy!
Edit*** - For those who are interested, here are some exact dimensions for you:
Long Stretchers: 62″
Short Stretchers: 38″
Overall Dimensions: 65″ L x 39 1/2″ D x 33 3/4″H
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Episode 20- One Small Step
July 5, 2007 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 35 Comments
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Its been about a month since my last video post and I am excited to release another video. The last couple of months have been crazy with the major commissions I have been working on, and now its time to prepare for the upcoming AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. As I’ve mentioned before, I will be working at the Festool booth all four days and my goal is to build some cool projects with Festool tools. The step stool in this video is just such a project and is designed to show off the power of the Domino system. Thanks for watching!
Episode 19- Assembly Table Base
June 3, 2007 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 31 Comments
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This video covers the construction of our assembly table base. I review every detail from cutting the sheetgoods to installing door and drawer hardware. If you like what you see and you are inspired to build your very own assembly table, downloadable plans are available at FineWoodworking.com/thewoodwhisperer. You can also view shorter versions of the videos right on the Finewoodworking.com site. But the full video will only be available here at TheWoodWhisperer.com.
And here are a few links to products featured in the assembly table episodes:
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Concealed Hinge JIG IT® System As seen in The Wood Whisperer Video Podcast! Drill concealed hinge cup holes with ease and accuracy. Easily locate, center and drill cup holes on cabinet doors for fully concealed hinges. |
Assembly Square for squaring the frame while the glue dries.
Self-Centering Bits for accurate pre-drilling of screw holes.
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