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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...
You women woodwoodworks may want to take advantage of a new freebie for woodworking equipment to protect your ears. Toolstoday has created a coupon called Free Ear Plugs, which is a coupon for Free Industrial Silicone Ear Plugs Timberline #SE-001 Unit Pack: Poly bag with header card 5 pairs per bag!: ...
Does anyone have a great idea as to what to do with all the sawdust and shavings produced in the shop? I would love to use it someway...thinking about mixing it with polymer and sculpting...What is a good use for this?...
I love this guy's use of milk paint and carved surfaces. http://michaelcullendesign.com/ Enjoy! Howard ...
Does anyone know how the tools from Grizzly Industrial are? I see their ads in most of the woodworking magazines but haven't seen review one and haven't seen them mentioned in any of the equipment test. They have a 13" planer and a 17" bandsaw for what seems to be...
Woodworking News
Moncton woodworking plant closes its doors
Leby Fixtures & Interiors, a custom woodworking business that has done work for high-class hotels, casinos and luxurious private homes all over Canada and the United States, has closed the doors on its plant at 1180 St....
Students often come to the Studio and ask how do I get started in woodworking? What tools do I need to get? I try to be honest with them....
What are The Turning Points Along Your Woodworking Path?
Last week I got an email from Tim DeKorte , an author I worked with last year. He was just dropping a line to catch up, but he brought up a topic that got me thinking....
Fire "Intense" at Ashwaubenon Woodwork Shop
Ashwaubenon Public Safety crews spent 90 minutes containing a fire at a woodworking business -- a fire one public safety lieutenant described as "intense" inside because of all the wood....
Esposito's Woodworking offers cabinets, custom designs
Attracted by the growth of the area, Anthony Esposito moved from New Jersey to apply his talents as a master craftsman for Cape Region homes....
That Woodworking Class You’ve Been Meaning to Take
Butchering Brooklyn Kitchen Labs 100 Frost St., at Meeker St., Williamsburg; 718-349-5032; $80 per person; 2/9 and 2/23 at 6:30 p.m. Learn to get the most from a 100-pound side of a Duroc-Hampshire hog, including lesser-known cuts to make cheap, savory stews and charcuterie....
Woodworking Talk - Woodworkers Forum
What are 3 tips you could give to your colleagues to help keep us all safe in the shop? What are some things maybe you learned the hard way? ......
Ok I've been a Who Dat for my entire life and expect my Saints to Win by at least 7 points. What's your thoughts on the game. :thumbsup:...
Thanks for letting me in, this is a great site. I'm in Northern WI, born into a logging family and still play in the woods from time to time. Have......
Hi, I worked in a cabinet shop about 7 years ago, didn't have a lot of experience with the tools, did some quality control and loading trucks. I did......
Hey all, i am looking to subscribe to a woodworking magazine and looking for suggestions. Thanks for your help. Jared...
i bit the bullet and ordered the amana "instile" set. instile is their adjustable feature for metric plywood panel groove widths. freud recently......
Woodsmith Tips
Easy Miter Jig for the Table Saw
I made a simple add-on for cutting miters without having to adjust the miter gauge. An angled block, like you see in the drawing, fits tightly around the face of the miter gauge. It’s surprising how accurately the block helps cut 45° miters. And you can flip it over to make...
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Using a Template to Sand Curved Edges
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_20100204.xml"); vid.addVariable("bufferlength","10"); vid.addVariable("shuffle","false"); vid.addVariable("repeat","list"); vid.addVariable("stretching","exactfit"); vid.addVariable("smoothing","true"); vid.write("video-41750"); From the Woodsmith Shop TV Show: See how a template can make sanding curved edges a breeze....
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_settingupshop.xml"); vid.addVariable("shuffle","false"); vid.addVariable("repeat","list"); vid.addVariable("stretching","exactfit"); vid.addVariable("smoothing","true"); vid.write("video-81886"); Setting up shop or improving your current shop? This new book gives you plans for storage, tool ad-ons, and shop carts, as well as essential improvements....
Ripping a Beveled Edge on a Table Saw
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_20100128.xml"); vid.addVariable("shuffle","false"); vid.addVariable("repeat","list"); vid.addVariable("stretching","exactfit"); vid.addVariable("smoothing","true"); vid.addVariable("ad","shopnotes"); vid.write("video-18108"); From the Woodsmith Shop TV Show: Things you should know about cutting a beveled edge on your table saw. (See information on Freud Ripping Blades) Sources for some of the hardware and...
Finishing small parts can be a hassle, especially when space is limited. But here are a few techniques that can make it easier. Anchoring wood knobs with a clothespin helps keep them corralled. Just insert the screw that comes with the knob and then grab it with a clothespin. For parts without...
Woodworking Magazine
What's this? It's a lovely mountain scene that would make Bob Ross proud. Happy little trees. Oh look, the big gymnosperm is reflected in the...
From Pathetic to Nearly Perfect
Holding a "most pathetic workbench" contest is like holding a competition for the "most unusual burro act." Yes, you think in your sick little mind...
Curved Cutting Edge Equals Tight Shoulders
Many woodworkers think it's bonkers to use a curved cutting edge in a jointer plane. After all, the plane is designed to make things straight...
Perhaps I'm the oddball here, but I've always found cutting tenons by hand to be more challenging than any sort of dovetailing. Tenons require a lot...
Fun Reading: 'The Carpenter's Tool Chest'
"A craftsman is one who understands his tools and uses them with skill and honesty. It does not matter whether his tool is a chisel or a planing machine, it is the...
Wood Whisperer Guild's 'Best of 2009' DVD
Members of Marc Spagnuolo's online woodworking club – The Wood Whisperer Guild – get access...
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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The new toy. #18: Coming to the USA ....The secret revealed...
Now for the news that I had to keep under my hat…Check this out... ...
http://1bpqlw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pMnvPqN_OCUbL3zMfpTQ5oTpl7CS_2OValkWaS8gOi1vvstCHuPShwKV3wC4S3SgLhtxXWTy58qb6qnoeSKFul6gaP08xDLnH/IMG_0418.jpg I was given this piece of wood as a plank. It was left outside and discolouration and twisting occured, even though it was pretty thick. However when I ripped and sanded it the outer two pieces is what is came up looking like. I tried to find an ID...
So I have 400bf of 8/4 AFROMISA on the way and am making a table and chairs. Here is the table top will be 2” thick on the rails, apron 4” tall, and legs 4”x4” 30” tallNow I need help with designing the chairs…this is what I would likeIs there...
Looking for hardwood/plywood supplier in NE Indiana
First of all, I have to say that since joining a week ago I’ve had a very positive feeling about this website. Everyone who’s comments I’ve read on other posts, and people who have posted on my wall have been very welcoming to the site, and I appreciate that. It...
I got the Table saw home and set it up. Everything looks good and dead-on. I’m looking around my garage a bit overwhelmed at where to start. You see, I decided a while back that when i got a saw I could really use that it would be time to...
1 Branch, 3 Hours, 6 Lighthouses, LOTS of FUN!!!
Had a LOT of fun today! Started with a branch of Eucalyptus about 4 foot long, about 3 to 3 1/2 inch diam. Cut into pieces and turned 6 lighthouses. Total time from start to done: 3 hours! Betwen 3 inch X 9 inch to 2 1/2 inch X 6...
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
Voting for the LumberJocks Winter 2010 Woodworking Awards has commenced. If you entered this winter's contest, don't forget to cast your vote at LumberJocks.com. If you didn't enter this winter, check on the LumberJocks site beginning Monday morning to see this winter's winners. The winning entries are always inspiring,...
Of all of the, shall we call them, sub-cultures of woodworking, perhaps the hottest and one of the most enduring is woodturning. The reason for woodturning's popularity is unclear - perhaps it is because it is one of the safest activities in woodworking, and a task that nearly anyone, of...
Hitachi SV13YA Random Orbit Sander Review
The Hitachi SV13YA is a 2.4-amp, 230-watt variable speed (7,000-12,000 RPM) random orbit sander with features one would expect to see in this type of tool. It is also covered by one of the best warranties in the business. In this About Woodworking review, learn the advantages and disadvantages of the...
Custom Washers for Your Washers Game
As we head into the dog days of winter here in the US, thoughts turn to spring, and better weather. If you're looking for a woodworking project you can put to use when it begins to warm up outside, you might enjoy this: A while back, I posted a set...
Reducing Splinters When Routing
A reader recently sent in the following question: I am building doors to hold glass for a display. I am using 1x3 hemlock because I wanted straight grain, but I have a problem: when routing the pieces for the glass, the wood splinters off on the edge. Should I...
Woodworking Charity for Children
I recently was introduced to a woodworking charity that I thought I'd pass along, because their simple mission is one to which any woodworker can contribute, not with money, but with their skill. The Woodworkers for Children Charity was started with a two-fold mission: to provide hand-crafted wooden toys to underprivileged...
Good Millwork
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...
Good Millwork: Sinker Cypress Turkey Calls
Call away! With a TURKEY BOX CALL, that is. We good folks here at Good Millwork will be taking orders for them effective immediately. Well, not really, but we do think they are kinda’ cool, and we have a soft spot in our hearts for things made of wood. Turns...
Good Millwork: What Is Architecture?
This week I went through a selection of interviews by some famous and slightly famous architects. As I read, I looked at how they defined architecture during the course of these interviews. Below are some excerpts from those interviews where they answer the question “What is architecture?” . Though they...
Good Millwork: New Orleans Historic Shutters
We have a thing for shutters, and the City of New Orleans, LA has done an awesome job preserving these historic beauties. New Orleans has several districts that draw visitors from all over the world to get a “fix” of its old charm. Those who cannot get enough will visit...
Good Millwork: Fire Resistant Wood
Kid and Mom invented–EPA approved. The product that is virtually fireproof, rot proof, and is so green, that if you wanted to drop your Metamucil intake and eat this, you could! The patented product is called TimberSIL. BuildingGreen, and other sources can’t hymn enough praises for this wonder material. Considering Santa...
The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast and Blog
The winner of the new Super FMT is Izzy! The choice was random, but here’s why Izzy said he works with wood: Wood it can last for generations. It tells a person a lot about me. It reminds me about life and the things I hold dear enjoy doing the...
Fishing Reel Seat Inserts – Viewer Project
I love featuring unique stuff like this on the site. My grandpa used to own a fishing tackle store back in Jersey, so I know my way around a tackle box, although I never got into fly fishing. I did, however, pack my share of nightcrawlers! Jeff...
Born Again Southern Pine – Viewer Project
A great collection of project made from Southern Pine....
New DVD – Wood Whisperer Guild Best of 2009
If you aren’t familiar, The Wood Whisperer Guild is the premium membership section of our site. And with over 500 active members, we are continually surprised at the popularity of the program. But despite this success, I realize that many folks either don’t have the means to pay...
Keith’s Routed Serving Tray – Viewer Project
I’ve made a few serving trays in the past (mostly frame and panel construction), but they just don’t compare to the beauty achieved from hollowing out one single slab of wood. Can you imagine the amount of chips you make during the process of hogging out the bulk?!?! ...
As you folks know, I like to post Viewer Projects on our site for everyone to see. I hope that the pictures inspire not only you the reader, but also the person who made the project. And till now, I have never filtered these projects in any way....
New Woodworking Products Rockler.com - 02/05/2010
New! 4-in-1 Screwdriver Turning Kit
Turn your own custom handle and construct a 4-in-1 screwdriver with this kit. Included components are a square #1/square #2 bit, a slotted/Phillips bit, brass ferrule, knurled insert, and a reversible shaft that accepts 1/4'' bits. Maximize your screwdriver’s versatility by adding our 9-piece 1/4'' screwdriver bit set (18 different tips, sold separately)....
24'' extruded aluminum Fence with T-Track slots on top and sides to support vertically oriented material during edge sanding and other tricky tasks. -> 24'' Fence for Sand Flee - $39.99...
Dig, grab and pull a multitude of different fasteners from a wide range of materials! Spring-loaded jaws, gripping teeth and a spoon fulcrum make it easy to reach nails, staples and other fasteners and gain leverage to remove them from trim, flooring, wainscoating and more without damaging the exterior surface. -> Nail Jack...
6'' Double Sanding Mop Kit for Sand Flee
Probably one of the most “tried & true” products you will put in your shop. It is most perfect for sanding any profile such as architectural wood moldings, louvers & shutters, automotive parts & trim, rattan furniture, boats & boat hardware. If you are the proud owner of a...
Add to your jig and fence making capabilities with these specially designed hold downs. A slotted T-track connector head is molded into the body and allows you to secure any T-track device to your work surface to create fences, straight edges and jigs. Steel threaded shaft and large ergonomic...
Dig, grab and pull a multitude of different fasteners from a wide range of materials! Spring-loaded jaws, gripping teeth and a spoon fulcrum make it easy to reach nails, staples and other fasteners and gain leverage to remove them from trim, flooring, wainscoating and more without damaging the exterior surface. -> Nail Hunter...
Popular Woodworking
How to Excavate Large Mortises
Question: I know you get thousands of questions everyday, but I thought I'd ask (being the noob woodworker i am). I'm building my first workbench (been reading your blog, great stuff), and am a bit stumped on how to tackle the large mortise-and-tenon joints for the legs. I can't use a normal pig sticker/mortise...
Where to Get Horse Stall Mats?
We've had several readers ask where we got our horse stall mats featured in the Feb. 3, 2010, newsletter. Reader Ken Zeiszler offer this advice: I have my entire shop cover with these mats. They do make it difficult to roll items around but they do save the feet and the tools. They can...
Why Can't I Tame This Countertop?
Question: First off, thanks for compiling your hand plane articles into one nice volume ("Handplane Essentials") – I’ve enjoyed reading it, and go back to it for reference. Second, I’m not a total novice with hand planes, but I’m no pro either – I’ve successfully set up my No. 7 Record, and flattened...
Top 10 Blog Views and Videos of 2009
Today, we dug up statistics to determine the Top 10 Blog Posts of 2009 from Editor Christopher Schwarz's blog and the Top 10 Videos of 2009 from popularwoodworking.com/videos (unfortunately, the same information isn't available for the Popular Woodworking Editors' blog). We often joke that anything with the words "free" and "router" will...
A Good Day in the Country with Dale Barnard
I am blessed with a wonderful job, and the best part of it is convincing people who really know their craft to share their talent and experience with our readers. This week, photographer Al Parish and I headed to southern Indiana to shoot photos for an upcoming article written by Dale Barnard. I've known...
Talk is cheap. We always talk about how important it is to practice, but do we practice what we preach? Yes we do. Practice improves your woodworking abilities and provides a chance to see what the end product or component will look like as it takes shape. In the photo you can see...
Etsy Shop for AForestOfWoodpecker
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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