Think you can’t build furniture because you only have a few basic tools? Well, check this out! This walnut low entertainment center was built using three primary tools: a circular saw, a router, and a drill. But that doesn’t mean I skimped on quality and design. The unit has sliding doors, good ventilation, a little shelf in the back for a surge protector, and all of the trim is beveled at an angle for a more interesting visual effect (even the trim on the shelves features this bevel).

This video series is full of tips and tricks that will help you get professional results from these simple power tools!

A few of the topics covered in this part:

• Cutting down sheet goods.
• Using a guide with your circular saw
• The cheapest long rip guide on the planet.
• Plywood thicknesses.
• Cutting dados and grooves with the router.
• Fixing a dado that was cut through when it should have been “stopped”
• Chiseling the stopped dados square.

A Sketchup plan and cut list is on its way. We are hoping to have it by the release of the next part in this series.

And here’s a great clamping tool guide, very similar to the one used in this episode:

All-In-One Clamp Guides The first zero-deflection straight edge clamping guide! Provides you with straighter and more accurate cuts, dadoes and routing without additional clamps. All-In-One Clamp Guides

Quick Links:
Low Entertainment Center Pt. 1
Low Entertainment Center Pt. 2
Low Entertainment Center Pt. 3
Low Entertainment Center Pt. 4
Low Entertainment Center Pt. 5

Welcome to the 2008 Holiday Gift Guide. Many of the items mentioned in the show can be found in The Wood Whisperer Amazon Store.

Fine Woodworking’s 102 Contemporary Designs – $12.99 at the Taunton Store

Lee Valley’s Miter Hook – $8.50

Lee Valley’s Plane Screwdriver- $12.99

Painter’s Pyramids- $5.99 for a 10-pack

Self-Centering Drill Bit Set- $28.99

Plug-Cutter Set – $43.99

Earlex Spray Station – $339

Black & Decker Auto Wrench – $19.99

Workbenches By. Chris Schwarz- $19.79

Craig Stevens Woodshop 101 for Kids $19.99

Charles Neil DVD’s

If you are interested in Wood Whisperer DVD’s and Gear, check out our store!

And if you are interested in joining The Wood Whisperer Guild, or if you would like to buy a membership for a friend or loved one, you can do so here!

Music provided by the Podsafe Music Network at Music.Podshow.com:
Christmas Time Around the World by: Geoff Smith
The Christmas Song By: Calvin Owens

I don’t know about you guys, but for me, there’s nothing like a good (insert December holiday here) surprise. And if you want something woodworking-related, its very difficult for our friends and family to buy the things we need and want without ruining the surprise. So here is my little attempt at a solution: The Holiday Gift Guide!! I have a few suggestions in each category for gifts that nearly all woodworkers would appreciate. Even if you already have some of the items on the list, I bet you wouldn’t mind having a few more. So don’t be shy. Share this video with your friends and loved ones and say, “anything from this video”. Hey, its better than underwear right?