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105 – Oh For Keepsake!
How to make simple, yet attractive keepsake gift boxes with a secret locking pin.
Check it out!104 – October 2009 Shop Tour
Finally, a thorough look at my new digs. Now my hope is that this shop is just temporary, until we sell the other house. But until then, I can make my 3-car garage a comfortable place to produce great projects! Enjoy the shop tour!
Check it out!103 – Flush Trim Bits
A brief introduction to the world of flush trim bits. Flush trim bits come in all shapes and sizes, but they all share the same basic anatomy. After watching this video, you’ll have a much better idea of which ones to buy and when to use them. I also do a quick demo using a pattern bit (a variation of the flush trim bit).
Check it out!102 – 3rd Anniversary Show
Nicole and I thought it would be fun to celebrate the show’s 3rd anniversary by going back to Episode 1, and making fun of everything I say. Actually it was quite interesting to observe the state of woodworking content at the time and compare it to what we have today. Hard to believe the difference three years makes! But its been a hell of a journey and we can’t wait to see what the next three years brings!
Check it out!101 – Low Entertainment Center Pt. 5
In the final part of this series, I assemble and attach the base, install the handles, and apply the final finish to the top.
Check it out!100- Low Entertainment Center Pt. 4
An important aspect of building furniture that many new woodworkers overlook, is the importance of finishing BEFORE the project is completely glued together. That’s the primary focus of this part of the series.
Check it out!99 – Low Entertainment Center Pt. 3
The absolute worst time to find out you’ve made a mistake is while the glue is drying. So this part focuses strongly on the importance of a dry assembly, which I consider to be an essential part of the glue up process. By the end we’ll have a partially glue-up entertainment center.
Check it out!98 – Low Entertainment Center Pt. 2
Topics covered: edge-banding options, sources for solid wood edge-banding, attaching edgbanding to sheetgoods and trimming it flush with the surface, cutting grooves and rabbets for the back panels with a router and edge guide, using an inexpensive miter box.
Check it out!97 – Low Entertainment Center Pt. 1
Think you can’t build furniture because you only have a few basic tools? This walnut low entertainment center was built using three primary tools: a circular saw, a router, and a drill.
Check it out!96 – 2009 Fresh Wood Student Competition
The 2009 Fresh Wood Student Competition highlights outstanding construction and design achievements by students from the best high school and post-secondary woodworking programs in North America.
Check it out!Grand Slam Tools – Whisper Mini
Just before we moved out of the old shop, I received a complimentary Home Run 4-pack from Grand Slam Tools. I figured you guys would like to see them for yourself.
Check it out!95 – AWFS 2009 – Tool Demos
AWFS is always a blast, even though this year we could see the effects of the economy in both corporate presence and attendance. But there were still some great products to see.
Check it out!94 – AWFS 2009 – Overview and Belt Sander Races
AWFS is the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers and its a show that occurs every other year at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is just a quick video to give you an idea of what the show is like.
Check it out!93 – Krylon Spray Stain
Krylon recently released a line of exterior wood stains in spray form. A very convenient way to transfer color to your outdoor projects!
Check it out!92 – A Moving Experience
Moving an entire wood shop is no fun. But you can save yourself a lot of back ache if you hire some help. Money well-spent if you ask me. In this episode I show you everything I did to get my shop ready for the road trip.
Check it out!91 – Sketchup Basics – Trunk Lid Pt. 3
In the final part of our series, Aaron puts the finishing touches on the trunk lid.
Check it out!90 – SketchUp Basics – Trunk Lid Pt. 2
In part two of our three part series, Aaron shows us how to make the frame parts for the top of our lid.
Check it out!89 – Sketchup Basics – Trunk Lid Pt. 1
SketchUp can be a little intimidating to someone who is using it for the first time. So with the help of my buddy Aaron Marshall, we put together a few videos showing how to construct the square lid to the Steamer Trunk.
Check it out!88 – Safety Q&A
First question concerns running small pieces over the tablesaw and router. Second question is about the proper installation and safe use of a dado blade. Third question concerns the disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste in the shop.
Check it out!87 – Dust In Time
The most common topic request for Safety Week was dust and respirators. So here’s a quick review of the dust and fumes that can make our lives miserable in the shop, and why we need respirators for pro-active protection.
Check it out!Coping Cabana – Whisper Mini
A quick video of me assembling an Eagle America coping sled. I find this type of sled is not only helpful, but a necessity, when making frames and raised panel doors.
Check it out!86 – Interview with Darrell Peart
An interview with furniture-maker, author, and instructor, Darrell Peart at the William Ng School in Anaheim, CA.
Check it out!85 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk Pt. 4
Final installment of the Steamer Trunk series. I apply the faux walnut straps, apply the water-based finish using my turbine, and install the tansu hardware. All in all, this was a great project that really reinforces simple frame and panel construction.
Check it out!84 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk Pt. 3
Pre-finishing tips and the assembly and glueup processes from start to finish. I also made a few mistakes on the top so I show how I go about repairing them.
Check it out!83 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk Pt. 2
Moving right along, we continue cutting and assembling parts for the steamer trunk. I spend a good deal of time on techniques that will help you when working with plans.
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