Episode 18- Assembly Table Torsion Box

June 3, 2007 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 31 Comments 

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Here’s the one you’ve all been waiting for! If you’ve seen my latest videos or if you’ve checked out the live webcam recently, you most likely got a good view of my new assembly table. And I haven’t been able to go into too much detail about it….until now! In collaboration with our good friends over at FineWoodworking.com, we’ve created two project videos for your viewing and building pleasure. Episode 18 covers the construction of the Torsion Box Top and Episode 19 covers the construction of the base.

(UPDATE: A correction was made to the plan download on Tuesday, June 3, to reflect the correct dimensions of the torsion-box top.) If you like what you see and you are inspired to build your very own assembly table, downloadable plans are available at FineWoodworking.com. 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.



Episode 11- Arts & Crafts Table (Part 4)

March 8, 2007 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 18 Comments 

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In the final part of this episode, I show you how to make a curved template for the bottom rails. I also discuss joinery, finishing, and glue ups. I also show you what I find to be the easiest way to attach a solid table top to a base. This episode moves fast so hang on to your hats!

Episode 11- Arts & Crafts Table (part 3)

March 1, 2007 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 11 Comments 

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In this episode, I glue up, scrape, and sand the table top. I begin milling the aprons and discussing our joinery options. I also give you a good view of the Festool Domino in action.

Episode 11- Arts & Crafts Table (part 2)

February 21, 2007 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 11 Comments 

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In this episode, I select and prepare the stock for the table legs and table top. I also review strategies for cutting thick stock, stabilizing large knots, and milling extra long boards.

Episode 11- Arts & Crafts Table (part 1)

February 14, 2007 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 12 Comments 

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For the very first time on The Wood Whisperer, we are going to build a full piece of furniture. I had a commission recently for a beautiful Arts & Crafts table made of alder. Only problem was, I needed to get it done quickly. And unfortunately, trying to film a podcast at the same time would prove detrimental to my promised time-frame. But since I felt this was a great project for you to see, I filmed as much as a I could and as fast as I could. So if things look a bit rushed or not as polished as usual, cut me a little slack.

Here’s the final cut list: Table Top: 36″W x 72″L (4) Legs: 29 1/4″L x 3″W x 3″T (2) Long Aprons: 64″L x 3 1/2″W x 3/4″T (4) Short Aprons: 28″L x 3 1/2″W x 3/4″T (8) Side Slats: 16 1/4″L x 3″W x 1/2″ T

Note: I will be using the Festool Domino to construct this entire project. If you plan on cutting traditional integral tenons for this project, please include 3″ extra length on all apron pieces for 1 1/2″ tenons, and 2″ extra length on all side slats for 1″ tenons.

In part 1 of this episode, I show you the process that I go through whenever I begin a new project. This involves some educated guesses and the use of SketchUp, a free program that allows you to easily draw 3D renderings.


Episode 7- A Cut Above (Pt 2)

January 3, 2007 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 18 Comments 

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In Part 2 of our cutting board series, I show you two of the most popular ways to finish cutting boards, or any wooden kitchen item for that matter. I also review the care and maintenance required for each finish type.



Episode 7- A Cut Above (Pt. 1)

December 22, 2006 | Filed Under Blog, Projects, Video | 16 Comments 

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One of my favorite woodworking projects is a butcher block end-grain cutting board. Im not sure if its the “back to basics” simplicity or just the fact that it is one of the most useful projects a woodworker can make, but something keeps bringing me back for more. A custom cutting board makes a great gift and many woodworkers make them in batches every Holiday Season. And if you are relatively new to woodworking, this is a great project to hone your milling, glue-up and tablesaw skills. In Part 1 of this two part series, we cover the preparation and construction of the board itself. I hope you enjoy this project as much as I do.

***New Plan!!*** We finally have a plan available for the cutting board. The plan was made by my good friend (and a heck of a woodworker), Ron Jones. You can download the plan as a pdf here: Cutting Board Plan.



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