Wood Talk Online 46
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Status Report:
Marc isn’t doing much woodworking right now, with his articles and preparation for his upcoming trip to the Atlanta Woodcraft store. Matt has been making a skateboard with his kids and is still reminiscing about the good times had at Woodworking in America.
Around the Web:
Owner of Sawstop demos the braking system with his own finger! Check out the video.
News:
Two big releases from Lee Valley - Dovetail saw for $65 and Block planes for $180-$300 and no we don’t have those reversed.
Hot Deals:
PeachTree Woodworking Black Friday Sales Event Nov. 25th- Nov. 28th.
Popular Woodworking Shop- 40% off entire order Using Coupon Code “THANKS” till Nov. 28
For WTO listeners only, Eagle America is extending their FREE SHIPPING offer an additional 10 days thru 12/11/08! To get the offer they should use coupon code # WDTALKEP46 during checkout or go to www.EagleAmerica.com/WoodTalkEp46 for details.
MiniMax Holiday Sales Event will start Monday December 1st. But here’s a little bonus for you. Order and have shipped any Mini Max machine on Wednesday, November 26 and you’ll get an extra 5% off our already low Holiday sale prices!
Woodcraft is offering free ground shipping on any online orders placed within the contiguous 48 states. Excess weight charges are excluded from this offer
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Topics:
Matt’s experience at Woodworking in America.
Tom’s Tip:
Protecting jigs from glue using clear packing tape. Visit Tom’s Workbench.
And don’t miss the live chat room questions!
Wood Talk Online #45
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Status Report:
Marc is finishing up the holiday projects, a magazine rack and small clock. Matt is trying an old rust removal technique that’s all natural and even tasty!
Around the Web:
A New Tool Deal Everyday from Toolking!
Some great content at the ToolCrib Blog
News:
New Giveaway- Some great Lee Valley schwag, including their sweet Small Router Plane. Just fill out the form at WoodTalkOnline.com.
Rockler dream shop giveaway with Delta/Porter-cable
Rockler now offering DeWalt Tracksaw- $499 vs Festool $475
Hot Deals:
7-Piece Forstner Bit Set Rockler for $11.49.
170-piece Drill Bit Set from Woodcraft for $29.99
10% off All New Dewalt tools & Accessories at ToolKing.com
Receive a coupon for $10 off a $50 Purchase at ToolKing.com just for signing up for their email newsletter.
Topics:
Power Carving- Popular Woodworking Article December 2008 issue on newstands now!
Tom’s Tip:
Save by buying in bulk.
And don’t miss the live chat room questions. Unfortunately, Nicole’s microphone wasn’t working so I apologize ahead of time for the audio. But you’ll get the idea.
Wood Talk Online #44
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Status Report:
Marc delivered the gadget station to Leo Laporte, and had a chance to visit David Marks while he was there. What at Leo’s TWiT Cottage, Marc had a chance to meet Cali Lewis from GeekBrief.TV. Matt has been playing with his new Veritas Skew Plane and Plow Plane. He also finally got around to building a sharpening station. And Matt has made a promise to cut a set of dovetails everyday, until he can give Frank Klausz a run for his money.
Around the Web:
Western PA Table Project
Toolsnob.com - article about NASA using a Rotozip to cut through permafrost on Mars…I wonder if its the one Matt sold in a garage sale last year?
Popular Woodworking blog post on mitersaws with cameras.
News:
Lee Valley Giveaway winners: Richard Sylvestre and Mack McKinney. They will each receive one of Lee Valley’s new Skew Rabbet Planes!
Hot Deals:
PeachTree Woodworking- $100.00 OFF Freud SD600- WD Series 8″ Dial-A-Width Dado Set
Regular Catalog Price $269.99 E-Direct Special Offer $169.99
Just enter code 101708 in the discount code field (or give to our phone operator) on your next order of $50 or more of merchandise from Highland Woodworking before midnight on Friday, October 31, 2008 to receive FREE Ground Shipping within the 48 contiguous states.
Free shipping and 10% off purchases of $99 or more on Dewalt tools at Toolup.com
Popular Woodworking’s All-Star Workshop Giveaway.
Topics:
Are you ready for your holiday projects? Here are some ideas: small clocks, a magazine rack, a long grain cutting board, or maybe a serving tray.
Voicemail:
Skee has some glue streaks on his veneered plywood. David is getting the fuzzies when cutting his pine boards.
Tom’s Tip:A unique way to transfer designs.
Wood Talk Online #43
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Status Report:
Marc has FINALLY finished the gadget station and plans on delivering it next week. While in the area, he is also going to have a visit with the one and only David Marks. Matt decided to rearrange his shop tools recently and is apparently going to start writing a new book entitled, “The Feng Shui Workshop”.
Around the Web:
Check out Keith Cruickshank’s awesome videos at Woodtreks.com
Popular Woodworking Magazine and Woodworking Magazine have had a little facelift recently. FineWoodworking.com also seems to have had a few tweaks.
News:
Don’t miss your chance to enter The Wood Talk Online Giveaway. Lee Valley provided us with two of their new Skew Rabbet Planes and next week we will select two lucky winners. Enter Here!
Hot Deals:
DeWalt 18V Cordless Drill/Driver Kit Sweepstakes ends October 13th thanks to Tool Snob
Makita Orbital Finishing Sander only $39.99, Save 27% Highland woodworking while supplies last.
Aluminum Assembly Clamps from Lee Valley set of 4 (2) 18″ & (2) 24″ $85 regularly $108 fast-acting sliding jaw with a locking handle mechanism (similar to locking pliers)
Makita 14.4 V cordless impact driver at woodcraft $189.99
Select Norton Combination Waterstones Save 20%! Now Through October 31, 2008!
Topics: Where we get our design inspiration. Marc recommend a Taunton Publication.
Voicemail:
David has a good question concerning bandsaw blade width.
Tom’s Tip: Tired of using guesswork every time you set up your dado stack? Tom has some advice.
Wood Talk Online #42
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Status Report:
Marc talks about his recent router table injury and his experiences with both the Laguna Resaw King bandsaw blade and the Final Cut tablesaw blade.
Matt just completed the chisel plane build and confessed that he purchase pre-made legs for an office desk. He is also continuing his experimentation with spokeshaves.
Around the Web:
The all-wood X-Wing Fighter!
News:
Rockler offers new cast iron router table. Sears offering Craftsman benchtop spindle sander that looks a lot like the Delta Boss unit. Lee Valley intros two new planes: Side Rabbet Plane and the Skew Rabbet Planes.
Hot Deals:
25% Off Bessey F-Style bar clamps at Woodcraft 6″ - 30″ long versions thru Sept.30, 2008.
Bessey K-body clamps at Woodcraft 24″ & 40″, buy 3 get 1 free.
WoodRiver Carbide Anti-Kickback Router Bits 10 piece 1/2 shank bits Woodcraft $50 or $5 each bit.
Bora Clamp-N-Cut Edge Guides (Mentioned in listener voicemail)
And a very special offer from Highland Woodworking. FREE SHIPPING to listeners of Wood Talk Online on any order over $50 through 10/03/08. Listeners just need to put “wto” in the Discount Code field during checkout. Terms, conditions and details are here.
Voicemail:
Roberto had a question concerning tablesaws with built-in router tables. Ray wanted our opinions on Gorilla Glue. Chris wanted advice on clamping straightedges and cutting large sheets of ply.
Tom’s Tip: Uh oh, you dropped some screws!!
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