Comments for The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast and Blog

Comment on Inlay Process Pictorial - The Ottoman Tray by thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:39:50 +0000

Unfortunately John, I have yet to make a video on inlay. Its in the works though. Definitely this year!

And inlay kits are ok, but I never really use them anymore. I am a big fan of free-hand. But if you have multiples of something to do, or if you need to make a more or less geometric shape, and inlay kit is a good idea.

Comment on Inlay Process Pictorial - The Ottoman Tray by John P

John P — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:10:55 +0000

Did a show on inlay ever get made in 2008? I want to do an asian inspired jewlery box, with inlay similar to the side tabe you did, but use a similar design to the gadget station… make sense?

If you have comments regarding inlay kits I’d appreciate that too - inlay is new to me !!

thanks for your thoughts.

John.

Comment on Your Dust Mask- Question of the Week by thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:52:29 +0000

Hey Gordon. Not sure exactly what the pros wear, but I will recommend my favorite respirator: http://astore.amazon.com/thewo.....B0006ORFGW

The down-firing exhaust sounds like it would be perfect for you.

Comment on Keith’s Woodshop - Shop of the Week by Mike

Mike — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:54:09 +0000

I’m in the process of putting together a similar sized workshop in my basement and yours looks like a great use of limited space. Now that you have worked in it a bit is there anything you would do different with the layout or storage? I might just be using your floorplan!

Comment on Your Dust Mask- Question of the Week by Gordon Ormsby

Gordon Ormsby — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:43:15 +0000

Working in my crawl space is a hateful job and I must where a good light-weight two-strap dust mask and enclosed goggles.
The goggles instantly fog up from my breath coming from the dust mask. This makes me blind and I am forced to work with fiberglass dust and ordinary dirt falling in my eyes.

What do professionals wear in crawl spaces?

Comment on A Course on Tablesaw Safety and Setup by David Turgeon

David Turgeon — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:31:57 +0000

I have taken several seminars and one intensive course (building a workbench) from Hendrik. I can say without any hesitation that this is money very well spent. Hendrik is the most detailed and thorough instructor I have ever encountered. You definately need to save up your empties and get this video.

And no I do not get any consideration for my comments.

Cheers
David Turgeon

Comment on 7- A Cut Above (Pt. 2) by thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:03:03 +0000

Actually, I only use gloss on my boards. I guess in my head I am trying to get the “purest” finish possible on there. And since you aren’t building a film, there really shouldn’t be a visible difference between satin and gloss.

Comment on 7- A Cut Above (Pt. 2) by Tony

Tony — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:21:50 +0000

Hi Marc,

One other thing. Am I correct in assuming you use Satin rather than Gloss varnish? My thinking is that a Satin finish normally hides knife marks better than a Gloss finish.

thanks,
tony

Comment on A Course on Tablesaw Safety and Setup by WiZeR

WiZeR — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:09:06 +0000

Have to agree, I really want it but can’t afford it. I KNOW it’s worth it. 10hrs, man that guy put some work in!! But I just can’t justify the cost.

Comment on A Course on Tablesaw Safety and Setup by Carl Joseph

Carl Joseph — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:17:08 +0000

I agree with Kris here. $100 for a DVD isn’t a lot. Infact I think it’s quite cheap. I used to teach Swing Dancing (Lindy Hop) and instructional DVDs and the like were easily over $100 a pop.

For something that could not only save you quite a bit of time but also your fingers and medical bills, it’s definitely on my “buy” list.

As with many others though, I need to budget for this but it’s good to know that this type of material is out there.

Cheers,
Carl