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I'm to the point with this workbench that I cannot see the concrete floor any more because of the shavings. I hate that floor, but...
East Coast Tool Auction this Saturday
Whenever I visit the East Coast, I am jealous of the region's stock of vintage hand tools. The Midwest just cannot compete -- even though Cincinnati and Indianapolis were important manufacturing centers of edge tools and saws. So if you are anywhere near Rhode Island this Saturday, I recommend you check out the Bill Spicer...
We glued up the benchtop for this Old-style Roubo bench today. Yeah, it looks ratty in the photo above, but the seam is tight. I...
Late-night Rendezvous at the Woodpile
Some men seek solace in a bottle. Others in the arms of a woman. For me, when the world starts swirling around the proverbial bidet,...
The following is unfiltered, mostly unedited and likely unreadable. But this is what I do. Today I launched headfirst into building this Roubo workbench. First up:...
Great Progress at White Water Shaker Village
Since we first visited in May 2009, the staff of the magazine has witnessed some amazing progress in the restoration of the Meeting House at...
Adam King Studio
What Happens When You Tell it All Yourself?
Well, by now I’m sure you’ve noticed the changes around here. It was quite evident that the first upgrade I did back in June, just wasn’t enough. It needed to be taken further if you were going to have the best experience possible, here. So, welcome to the new and...
If you’re a professional interior designer or architect, you no doubt are aware of helping your client express themselves with the overall design of their home. In essence you’re providing an expression of your client’s values, beliefs, and principles. Hopefully, you’re also working with the rare customer who is employing...
Woodworking and design are activities that are natural to me. I am at my best designing and crafting quiet elegant pieces for all of you. Writing, however, provides a wee bit more of a challenge. If you’ve followed me here at the Studio for a while now, you know that I...
I was reflecting on yesterday’s post and decided to share this with you. When my training in fine furniture construction and restoration came to a close, I was standing at the door to the school’s shop trying to muster the courage and the words to say goodbye to my teacher. Here...
They Lead, They Shared, We Gained
Tonight, I’m sitting in the Studio next to a cup of coffee from our local coffee shop and a stack of woodworking books. I’m writing from the shop this evening because it’s really the best environment for crafting this post. As I look over the books I’ve collected over the...
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Blog Posts #6: Book Review: The Perfect Edge, by Ron Hock
Here's the link to a short book review of blade-maker Ron Hock’s new book The Perfect Edge. If you’ve read this book I welcome comments and opinions either here or on my blog. ...
This is a small jar that I turned out of piece of firewood that I noticed was spalting. Both of my boys received metal tooth jars for them to put their teeth in for the Tooth Fairy. Now that I have gotten into turning I thought I would make my...
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19th Century French Butcher Block Table
This is a reproduction I did for a client. They wanted it to look exactly like the one in the photograph (picture 3). I researched the table and found this style was originally by Gilles Augustin, although there are murmurs that he based it on an earlier form. The table...
This birdhouse is made completely from scraps. The wood (not sure what type) came from an old pallet. The roof is from lumber strapping. The wire is stripped 12 gauge Romex. ...
Custom mailbox post/planter. ...
Modern Woodshop
It was a lot of work, but I completed the doll wardrobe in the (Saint) nick of time: I finished applying the final coat of clear coat around 11:00pm on December 22. Here’s a summary of my finishing process: Take the doors off the carcase and remove all hardware. Fill all imperfections...
Doll Wardrobe Project: Construction Complete
I finally finished construction on the doll wardrobe project. All the woodworking is complete, so now I just have to prime, paint, and clear coat the whole piece. I am going to paint the interior a cream color and the exterior a sage green. I have a week and a...
Doll Wardrobe Project: Main Carcass
I’ve been busy lately working on the doll wardrobe project. As I discussed in Episode 52, this project is a wardrobe designed to hold the clothes and accessories for my daughter’s American Girl doll. It’s going to be a Christmas present and I’ve still got a lot of work to...
Sometimes You Do Whatever It Takes
Sometimes you do whatever it takes to keep a project flat and square during a glue-up. ...
As I discussed in Episode 52, I’m currently building a doll wardrobe as a Christmas present for my daughter. I’m using 3/4” birch plywood for the main carcass, and 1/2” birch plywood for the interior dividers. The interior dividers will be housed in stopped dados. My original plan was to use...
Episode 52: The Great Magazine Clean-Out
Click here to play In this episode, I give an overview of the holiday projects I currently have going in my shop, I explain my plan to control the avalanche of woodworking magazine back issues that are filling my house, and I introduce a new mailbag segment where I answer listeners...
About.com Woodworking
Woodworking Clubs in Your Area?
Woodworking is a skill, one that even the most renowned masters will continue to hone for their entire lives. I'm sure that before the great Sam Maloof passed a few months ago, he would've been willing to tell anyone who would listen that he was still learning about his craft...
Livio De Marchi Virtual Museum
An old friend brought this to my attention, and I felt compelled to pass it along. I can't decide if this is one of the most astounding things I've seen in my years as a woodworker, or one of the most obsessive. I'm also not sure whether to consider Livio...
If there's one woodturning tool that seems to scare novice woodturners, it would have to be the skew chisel. This chisel, if not properly used can easily dig-in and damage a spindle, turning what may have been a nicely progressing woodturning into firewood. Yet, with proper technique, the skew chisel can...
Mechanical Fastener Storage Ideas
If you recall the 1991 movie "Father of the Bride", Steve Martin's character had a bit of a problem in the grocery store when he was buying hot dogs and buns. He became rather agitated because the hot dogs came in packages of seven, while the buns were all...
About Woodworking - Now on Facebook!
If you've been reading updates in this space over the past year or so, you probably already know that About Woodworking has a page on Twitter that gets updated regularly. Now, for those of you on Facebook, you can get woodworking updates on the About Woodworking Facebook Fan Page. If you...
If you've been reading updates in this space over the past year or so, you probably already know that About Woodworking has a page on Twitter that gets updated regularly. Now, for those of you on Facebook, you can get woodworking updates on the About Woodworking Facebook Fan Page. If you...
Good Millwork
Mahogany Doors, Moulding and Millwork Solid mahogany doors make a grand entrance for any building, home or room. The weight and density can be sensed while the look is less that of a door and more like a piece of furniture. An all mahogany library filled with richly stained shelves, panels, crown...
TimberSIL Rot-Proof Fire-Rated Shutters
ROT-PROOF FIRE RESISTANT TIMBERSIL SHUTTERS 50% off TimberSIL Shutters at HALF PRICE Custom Sizes – Limited Time Only Call (888) 209-9307 for a quote or to order Shutters constructed from fire-rated TimberSIL are almost fireproof and we are so sure they will not rot that they come with a transferable 40 year no-rot guarantee. These...
Chair Rail Moldings: Selecting and Installing
A cost effective way to make a room go from blah to WOW! is to install chair rail molding. Chair rail moldings are typically installed in kitchens, dining rooms, and hallways but are also used in family rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms. Because they add a linear break to the wall,...
Crown Moldings: Selecting, Measuring, Installing
One of the most popular home improvement projects is to add crown moldings. Working with crown moulding is not one of the easiest projects but a little knowledge of the task at hand will help. Hopefully, you’ll find some good stuff about crown moulding here that will help you better...
Baseboard, which might be called skirting or just base, provides visual weight to walls but is much more than decoration. It hides the gap between the wall and the floor and covers the gap left around wood floors that allows the boards to expand and contract. Typical baseboard, installed by builders...
Good Millwork: History of the 12 Days of Christmas
History of the 12 Days of Christmas! In case you’ve always wondered what it was all about, here goes… THE HISTORY OF THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS The Twelve Days of Christmas are the dozen days in the liturgical calendar of the Western Church between the celebration of the birth of the...
The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast and Blog
The New Popular Woodworking Magazine
This is old news for some of you, but in case you haven’t heard, Popular Woodworking and Woodworking Magazine have merged! This has caused quite a stir amongst subscribers of both publications. Popular Woodworking was a bit more of a “something for everyone” offering, with projects, reviews, special...
A collection of numerous viewer project submissions....
Congrats to our two winners!! Winner – Chris Eagle America Multi-Form Molding Maker Bit- Create over 40 different beautiful profile and molding designs with a single pass or with combination set-ups. Simply by adjusting the cutter height and the fence position, along with two or more passes, the profile possibilities are almost...
112 – Drill Charging Station & DowelMax
A simple drill charging and storage station for the shop. Made using the DowelMax....
Don't be so quick to overlook that ugly duckling of a board. It could very well be the highlight of your next masterpiece!...
March Guild Build Starting Soon!
With the start of Woodworkers Fighting Cancer, the March Guild Build has taken on a whole new level of excitement and purpose. Everybody is gearing up: purchasing their lumber packs from Bell Forest Products and getting their tools ready for action! I am extremely pleased to see how...
New Woodworking Products Rockler.com - 03/07/2010
Flush Tilt Outdoor Flat Panel TV Mount, Moview MMFT-4W
Mount your flat panel flush to the wall with the option of tilt. Supports screens up to 37" weighing up to 65 lbs. and offers a tilt range of +/- 15°. Durable epoxy based coating resists outdoor elements including heat, humidity, dust, salt and fog. Postinstallation horizontal adjustment of 1-1/2" in either...
Double Swing Flat Panel TV Mount with Lock, Moview MDSL-FQD
A secure storage latch and compression bumpers make this mount ideal for mobile applications. Quick Disconnect feature allows you to easily move your display from one location to another, and 180°+ panning on a 19" extendable armature enables a wide range of viewing options. Supports displays up to 37" weighing up to...
Large Scissor Outdoor Flat Panel TV Mount, Moview MLDSW
Boasting the lowest profile in its class, this scissor mount has an epoxy based coating to withstand outdoor elements such as heat, humidity, dust, salt and fog. It is easily collapsible to flush from any position and tilts up or down from the collapsed position. Panels can be adjusted horizontally 9" to...
Vacuum Box kit for the Super FMT
Control debris for cleaner operation of your Leigh Super FMT Jig. Kit contains the Vacuum Box and two hose adapters for hoses from 1" to 2-1/2" in diameter. -> Vacuum Box kit for the Super FMT-VBSMT - $49.99...
Medium Swing Outdoor Flat Panel TV Mount, Moview MDS-4W
Mounts support displays up to 37" and 60 lbs. and offer non-drift positioning. Integrated stops add adjustment control. Wide mounting footprint minimizes wall surface load and rigid solid aluminum construction minimizes deflection. -> Medium Swing Outdoor Flat Panel TV Mount, Moview MDS-4W - $229.99...
Pan Articulating Outdoor Flat Panel TV Mount, Moview MLPAW
The lowest profile flush pan-tilt mount in its class! For displays up to 65" and 100 lbs. Special epoxy based coating protects against outdoor elements such as heat, humidity, dust, salt and fog. It easily collapses to flush from any position. Features postinstallation lateral shift adjustment. Tilts +/- 5° in extended and...
Popular Woodworking
'Tool Crib of the North' is Back as 'Acme Tools'
Woodworkers of old (of more than a decade, anyway) may remember the Tool Crib of the North (TCN) as among the premier online dealers in woodworking tools and supplies. Well before he was editor (and before he dove headfirst into the hand tool world), Christopher Schwarz relied on the expertise of the company's...
Most woodworkers followed Norm Abram at New Yankee Workshop and you know how fast the word of his retirement spread across the woodworking community. It was a sad day indeed. The fact that WGBH, Boston’s public television station, no longer has a woodworking show on air is something we have to accept … or...
Planes That Make Me Say SQUEEEEE! (And They Work)
Cute as a bug's ear – though far more useful than any insect's tympanal organ – are the new detail rabbet planes from Veritas (the high-end, made-in-Canada house brand of Lee Valley Tools). These wee planes are machined so the sole is square to the sides, and they're very narrow, so they're good for...
When you’re learning something new, it’s hard to sift what you need to know out of what you assume you need to know. You can spend a lot of time and money on something that doesn’t move you any closer to where you want to be. There are plenty of these traps on...
Looking for the Best Veneer Work
Woodworkers often labor without a lot of recognition or reward. If you have a project that utilizes veneer, here is a chance to get both. VeneerTech, a North Carolina based supplier of veneer is calling for entries for its annual Craftsman's Challenge, open to all woodworkers. The six categories run the gamut from...
Festool Improves Its C12 Drill-driver
Since the Festool C12 drill/driver’s release, the Popular Woodworking shop has had the tool in use. In fact, someone in the shop (I’ll not mention the name) keeps this tool close at hand; it’s the first drill/driver to which she reaches. In today’s world of battery-powered drills, models come and go. In the December 2005...
Women in Woodworking - Women in Woodworking
Does anyone have any suggestions for how to maximize use of a very small space? I have a 6 x 10 shed that also houses all the garden tools, lawnmower, tiller, etc. I have a small table saw, a scrollsaw, a bandsaw, a miter saw, a big tool chest and...
Stumped Looking for Small Solid Brass Hinges
Hello all! I make small boxes--meaning everything from 1x2" and to 8x10's. For the smaller boxes, I've searched waay too long to try to find some nicer small size solid brass hinges. Most of the ones in "popular" places [Lee Valley/Woodcraft/HD/Lowes....] seem to be too big, too mass-produced looking, too...
I just completed a new workbench for my shop and I'm looking for suggestions on finishing it off and placement of dowel pin holes. First let me tell you a little about the bench and what I intend to use it for. The bench was constructed from some very hard and...
I am looking for blueprints for an advance coat rack.
I would like to make a coat rack to sit by my front door. I would like a seat with a shoe rack under it and the coat rack above it. Does anyone have a blue print that fits the description. Thanks in advance. KG...
What is the best source for hardware?
I am building a box which will have a slanted lid or roll top closure. Any suggestions would be appreciated! I would also like to find a place to get power strips in bulk. Thanks in advance...
I am new to this forum and reasonably new to woodworking. My sister has asked me to make a headboard for her bed and she drew up a design that looks a little like something out of the Edward Scissorhands movie. She wants small rails going in multiple...
Woodworking News
Tommy MacDonald gets a woodworking show
Tommy MacDonald is a great craftsman. He's also a great personality. Both will serve him well as the host of new woodworking show being produced by WGBH in Boston....
Love of woodworking sustains Cape Coral man, 91
Punched tin, stained glass and photography caught his eye. But Gulf Coast Village resident Allen Richardson's lifelong love affair has been woodworking....
Nearly 60 Reports Of Shattered Windows In BB Gun Vandalism
Since mid-February nearly 60 windows have been shot out with a BB gun in York County....
This Old Woodworking: Craftsman program starts March 6
Those with an interest in old-school woodworking have the chance to use authentic 19th century hand woodworking tools in a special program by the Andover Historical Society....
Healthy Families, Healthy Homes: Trinity`s Hand Team
The smell of wood is second nature for this Minot woodworker and so is the sound of his saw....
The Woodworks Library has a bunch of PDFs of woodworking books, mostly public domain materials from the late 1800s or early 1900s....
Woodworking Talk - Woodworkers Forum
As I get older, it's getting more common for me to waste time trying to remember where I put the tools I just used. Conservatively, I waste at least......
making an oval 3" smaller than existing table top?
I have an oval table top that needs a plywood base for additional support. I need to cut a large oval to match the tabletop, but 3" smaller all......
I was at the local Home Depot today and as always stop by the tool department and checked out the clearance rack. I saw a Porter Cable biscuit......
I put 3 weeks of time building a jewelry box for Momma. I had it all done except I did not have the door on yet. It hangs on the wall and is 22" tall......
Finally got a celtic knot done
Finally, after two failed attempts. I attended an IAP meeting where a talk on celtic knot making was presented and got a few new ideas to try. I cut......
Cigar - Cigar pen.... still not perfect...
So I've been toying with making a Cigar pen look like a cigar. After several failed attempts, I was very close on this one, but there are a few......
Woodsmith Tips
Cut Thin Strips Safely and Accurately
A zero-clearance insert with a splitter is one of the big keys to safely and accurately ripping thin strips. The insert prevents a strip from getting trapped between the blade and the opening. And the splitter keeps the strip from binding on the blade. (See information on a Freud rip...
Mounting a Machinist’s Vise on a Woodworking Bench
You need Javascript enabled and a copy of the Adobe Flash Player to view this video. var vid = new SWFObject("/global/flash/player-licensed.swf","single","384","236","9"); vid.addParam("allowfullscreen","true"); vid.addParam("wmode","transparent"); vid.addVariable("file","/videotips/video_20100304.xml"); vid.addVariable("shuffle","false"); vid.addVariable("repeat","list"); vid.addVariable("stretching","exactfit"); vid.addVariable("smoothing","true"); vid.addVariable("ad","woodsmith"); vid.write("video-40289"); From the Woodsmith Shop TV Show: Make this quick mount for a Machinist’s Vise on your Workbench...
var so = new SWFObject("http://images.woodsmithstore.com/smallShopSS.swf", "BCss", "410", "360", "7", "#FFFFFF");so.write("flashcontent"); How-to plans for building the shop you’ve always dreamed of! Plus tips and techniques to make your shop time more productive....
How to Remove Dried Glue Squeeze-out
Even though removing dried glue squeeze-out is a common task, it’s no picnic. But, as you can see in the photos above, a chisel is the perfect tool for the task. When glue has dried in a corner, like the drawer you see above left, try a bevel-down grip to “pop”...
Bookcases, Cabinets and Shelves
You need Javascript enabled and a copy of the Adobe Flash Player to view this video. var vid = new SWFObject("/global/flash/player-licensed.swf","single","384","323","9"); vid.addParam("allowfullscreen","true"); vid.addParam("wmode","transparent"); vid.addVariable("file","/videoproducts/sib_bookcabinetshelves.xml"); vid.addVariable("shuffle","false"); vid.addVariable("repeat","list"); vid.addVariable("stretching","exactfit"); vid.addVariable("smoothing","true"); vid.write("video-15555"); Get step-by-step plans to build beautiful bookcases, classic cabinets, and timeless shelves....
How to Make Shelf Pins Disappear
You need Javascript enabled and a copy of the Adobe Flash Player to view this video. var vid = new SWFObject("/global/flash/player-licensed.swf","single","384","236","9"); vid.addParam("allowfullscreen","true"); vid.addParam("wmode","transparent"); vid.addVariable("file","/videotips/video_20100225.xml"); vid.addVariable("bufferlength","10"); vid.addVariable("shuffle","false"); vid.addVariable("repeat","list"); vid.addVariable("stretching","exactfit"); vid.addVariable("smoothing","true"); vid.write("video-99691"); From the Woodsmith Shop TV Show: Here’s how to hide the shelf pins in your next shelving project (See information on a straight plunge router bit). Sources for some of the hardware...
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T-Shirt Of A Forest Of Woodpecker ORANGE 3L Size
$58.50 This is original logo printed & 100% cotton t-shirt "A Forest Of Woodpecker". "こげらの森 - Kogera No Mori" (Japanese words on t-shirt) means "A Forest Of Woodpecker". There are many little cute woodpeckers on trees in forest. There are different...
T-Shirt Of A Forest Of Woodpecker ORANGE LL Size
$58.50 This is original logo printed t-shirt & 100% cotton "A Forest Of Woodpecker". "こげらの森 - Kogera No Mori" (Japanese words on t-shirt) means "A Forest Of Woodpecker". There are many little cute woodpeckers on trees in forest. There are different...
Wooden Animal Decoration in A Forest Of Woodpecker - Lion
$100.00 This is a cute and stunning handmade woodcraft animal. This is made of wood and is handmade by me. Being in nature (climbing a mountain and seeing animals there) inspires me to make this. For making this, I don't think...
Wooden Animal Decoration in A Forest Of Woodpecker - Hippo
$100.00 This is a cute and stunning handmade woodcraft animal. This is made of wood and is handmade by me. Being in nature (climbing a mountain and seeing animals there) inspires me to make this. For making this, I don't think...
Wooden Animal Decoration in A Forest Of Woodpecker - Monkey
$100.00 This is a cute and stunning handmade woodcraft animal. This is made of wood and is handmade by me. Being in nature (climbing a mountain and seeing animals there) inspires me to make this. For making this, I don't think...
Wooden Animal Decoration in A Forest Of Woodpecker - Elephant
$100.00 This is a cute and stunning handmade woodcraft animal. This is made of wood and is handmade by me. Being in nature (climbing a mountain and seeing animals there) inspires me to make this. For making this, I don't think...
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DESIGN? WHAT DESIGN? JUST MAKE IT.
It’s interesting how a few minutes of conversation can influence your thought and perception for years while millions of words go in one ear and out the other.I remember a customer coming to my workshop some years ago in a small Ontario town. This man wanted to have his kitchen...
FSC CERTIFICATION FOR SMALL SHOPS
Recently I have been asked my opinion on the value of FSC certification for small woodworking shops.It’s difficult for me to offer advice to other woodworkers as to whether or not they should get certified but I can share with them my own experience.About six years ago I was contacted...
We have a new game in our house. It’s called Finding Stuff That’s Made in Canada. It not quite like looking for a needle in a haystack, but it is getting close.When I was growing up in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s, almost everything was made close to home. I...
I first heard this song by Tom Waits on CBC radio while working in the shop. It really grabbed my interest. It evokes so many things; memories of obsessively nosey neighbours, in this case, paranoid nosey neighbours, creepy news stories, which are probably the things that make the nosey neighbours...
THE 2010 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMESSo what is the relevance of the games to the woodworking scene in Vancouver? Well a few years ago I received an email from I don’t know where suggesting I sign up for invitations to bid on Olympics related products and services. I filled out a...
UBC Museum of Anthropology and "iconic" chairs
We spent much of the day today at the newly renovated UBC Museum of Anthropology opening event. I think it started yesterday and goes on for three days.The museum is one of the first places I visited in Vancouver when I moved here in 1979. It was always great, now...
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