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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.
Check it out!SMC Collaboration – Whisper Mini
This mini covers the process of sawing off a box top. This particular box is part of the Sawmill Creek Forum’s Keepsake Box Collaboration.
Check it out!82 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk Pt. 1
This first part focuses on building the frames that make up the sides of the trunk case. Grain matching and tips, tricks, and overall strategy for working with plans.
Check it out!81 – DeWalt Tracksaw Review
Here is my review of the DeWalt Tracksaw, FINALLY! As much as I tried to focus solely on the Tracksaw, its nearly impossible not to draw comparisons to the Festool TS line of plunge saws.
Check it out!80- Nicole’s Picture Frame
A very special frame for a very special girl! I show you how to use solid wood as a substrate for veneer.
Check it out!Video Update 2/2/09
A quick update on the latest products and services here at TheWoodWhisperer.com.
Check it out!79 – David Marks Project in Progress
A quick look into David’s latest creation. Its a massive disc-shaped turned piece with a big marquetry image on the front. David gives us a rundown on his process and some of the challenges he is facing with this piece.
Check it out!78 – David Marks Gallery Tour
A tour of David Marks’ art gallery! The tour finishes up with David on the drums!
Check it out!77 – David Marks Shop Tour
A visit and shop tour with furniture-maker, designer, artist, and host of Woodworks, David J. Marks.
Check it out!76- Humble Pie
Nn this episode, I pull out a number of old projects and examine them closely for damage, flaws and evidence of wood movement. I’ll also go over the joinery used in each project and what you can expect from them over time.
Check it out!75- Wood Werks Supply, Inc.
A visit to Woodwerks Supply, Inc. in Columbus, OH.
Check it out!74- 2008 Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for something for that special woodworker in your life? Try the 2008 Holiday Gift Guide!
Check it out!73- Coloring Blotchy Woods
This video is from a live demo I did on Wed. Nov 19th, 2008. The topic was staining blotchy woods. After the demo, I’ve included a portion of the Q&A from the chat room.
Check it out!72- Contemporary Clock
A small contemporary clock that you can build in a weekend!
Check it out!71- Magazine Rack
How to make a simple and elegant collapsible magazine rack.
Check it out!70- A Chat with Leo Laporte
We drove all the way up to Petaluma, CA to deliver the gadget station to the one and only, Leo Laporte.
Check it out!69- Gadget Station (Pt. 12)
This episode covers the hinge installation, pegging the tenons in the doors, making custom ebony handles, and finishing. I end the video with a justification of my design.
Check it out!68- Gadget Station (Pt. 11)
Resawing spalted maple panels on the bandsaw using Laguna’s Resaw King. Gluing up the doors and creating the ebony plugs for the case. Fitting inset doors.
Check it out!67- Gadget Station (Pt. 10)
Cutting/fitting door components. Mortise and tenon joinery is cut for the rails and stiles. A lapse in judgement results in an injury and the need for a repair.
Check it out!66- Gadget Station (Pt. 9)
Gluing the back panel strips to the shelves. Ebony adornments. Chopping a small mortise nice and square. Creating the ebony strips for the front of the top and bottom case pieces. The final glueup.
Check it out!65 – Gadget Station (Pt. 8)
Installing rare earth magnets. Using a #7 jointer plane. Gluing up sub-assemblies. The Final Cut blade makes an appearance.
Check it out!64- Gadget Station (Pt. 7)
The legs are cut from the bubinga blanks, and I finally have an opportunity to do a dry fit. I am in for a surprise as you will see, and a change is made to the original plans.
Check it out!63- Gadget Station (Pt. 6)
A jig for the hinge mortises. A review of the leg joinery. Cutting the dados and rabbets in the case sides. The router plane saves the day!
Check it out!62- Gadget Station (Pt. 5)
A trip to Woodcraft to talk about the various possibilities for hinges.
Check it out!61- IWF 2008
Tools and interviews from the 2009 IWF show in Atlanta, GA.
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