The Wood Whisperer Video Podcast

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174 – Flattening Workbenches and Wide Boards with a Router
5/23/2012
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A router jig that will help you flatten your workbench as well as other wide and unwieldy boards.
173 – Sitting Bench Step Stool Preview
5/16/2012
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A quick look at an upcoming project with some talk of curves, angles, and templates.
Adirondack Chair Class June 4th
5/15/2012
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Let's make the Greene & Greene Adirondack Chair together at the William Ng School!
172 – Tenons on the Bandsaw
5/11/2012
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A bandsaw is a great alternative to the tablesaw for cutting clean crisp tenons.
Benchcrafted Split-Top Roubo
5/7/2012
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The Split-Top Roubo is complete! Get immediate access to all of the videos by joining the Guild today!
171 – MicroJig MJ Splitter SteelPRO
5/6/2012
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The MJ Splitter SteelPRO system is a great way to prevent kickback at the tablesaw, without breaking the bank!
170 – Cyclone Separator Shootout
5/2/2012
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A review comparing cyclone separator performance, build quality, price, connectivity, and portability, featuring the Oneida Dust Deputy, the Clearvue Mini CV06, and the Rockler Dust Right Vortex.
169 – Milling Wide Boards
4/11/2012
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How to mill boards that are wider than your jointer, using hand tools and the jointer trick.
168 – Drawbored Mortise & Tenon
3/27/2012
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The drawbore mortise & tenon joint is one of the strongest known to woodworkers. Making your own dowels with a dowel plate just adds to the fun and takes this powerful technique to the next level.
167 – Tapping Threads in Wood
2/24/2012
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The Roubo Workbench build shines a light on an unexpectedly useful technique: tapping threads!
166 – How to Install a Drawer Knob
2/6/2012
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How to install a drawer knob in a finished drawer, cleanly and efficiently.
165 – The Global Warping Effect
2/1/2012
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Mother Nature can be quite harsh on wood, especially when left untreated!
164 – Marking Gauges
1/6/2012
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Marking gauges can improve your accuracy and reduce tearout. Know 'em, use 'em, love 'em!
2011 Holiday Party
12/18/2011
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Our holiday extravaganza was awesome!
163 – Calendar Frame Pt. 2
12/3/2011
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The final details are added to the frame and we finish up by applying lacquer and teak oil.
162 – Calendar Frame Pt. 1
11/23/2011
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The calendar frame project begins with wood selection, milling, cutting half-laps, layout and cutting various rabbets.
Thanksgiving Sale 2011
11/20/2011
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Everything is on sale Thanksgiving weekend in the Wood Whisperer Store! Our biggest sale of the year!
161 – Sanding Efficiency
10/25/2011
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A guide to using sanders and sandpaper more efficiently.
160 – My New Outfeed Table
10/11/2011
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A little plywood and some planning results in a solid outfeed table with storage!
159 – How to Build a Rocking Horse Pt. 2
10/3/2011
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The rocking horse project continues with pre-finishing and assembly! Yeehaa!
158 – How to Build a Rocking Horse Pt. 1
9/26/2011
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The charity build begins! Let's get this rocking horse started!
157 – My New Assembly Table
9/18/2011
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A live session where I give a tour of my new torsion box assembly table.
156 – Cleaning Dados with a Router Plane
9/12/2011
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A router plane is great for fine-tuning machine-cut dados and grooves!
155 – Waterborne Finishes & HVLP
8/23/2011
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An introduction to waterborne finishes, how they work, and how to apply them via HVLP.
Adirondack Chair Complete
8/17/2011
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The Adirondack Chair is complete! Join the Guild today to get immediate access to all of the videos!
154 – Wall-Hanging Tool Chest Pt. 3
8/9/2011
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The assembly of the tool chest and the organization of the tools within.
My Sharpening System
7/27/2011
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A demonstration of my personal sharpening setup.
153 – Wall Hanging Tool Chest Pt 2
7/26/2011
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A few design changes and the start of construction. Our Wall Hanging Tool Chest is well on its way!
Xmas in July Sale – Shipping Tour
7/22/2011
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We're having a 25% off sale for one day only, this Saturday. And here's a little tour of our shipping department.
152 – Wall Hanging Tool Chest Pt. 1
7/15/2011
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Designing the Wall-Hanging Tool Chest
In the Shop – 7/5/11
7/7/2011
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An informal chat session covering Nicole's pregnancy, my shop, Sac's feature in Wood Magazine, and a bunch of other stuff.
Festool OF 2200 vs OF1400 (Live)
7/4/2011
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A quick impromptu discussion about the differences between the Festool OF1400 and the OF2200 and which one I prefer.
151 – Mortiser? I Hardly Know Her!
7/2/2011
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Everything you need to know to buy, set up, and use your hollow chisel mortiser.
150 – Bowl Turning Tools & Techniques w/ David Marks
6/15/2011
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Learn the tools and techniques necessary to turn a beautiful natural edge bowl, from the one and only David Marks!
149 – From Southwest to Contemporary
5/27/2011
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I give some cabinet doors a new lease on life by taking them from an old Southwest style to something simple and contemporary.
148 – Get a Grip!
5/5/2011
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MicroJig's GRR-Ripper is a solid investment in your personal workshop safety!
Nasal Irrigation
5/4/2011
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A cool way to clear the dust!
147 – Be a Safety Hero!
5/3/2011
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Tips from community members that will help you become a Safety Hero!
146 – The Cross-Cut Sled
4/29/2011
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How to construct a simple and versatile cross-cut sled.
145 – Greene & Greene Coffee Table Pictorial
4/18/2011
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Building a Greene & Greene Coffee Table: a pictorial.
The Wall-Hanging Cabinet
4/14/2011
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A look at the recent Wall Hanging Cabinet Guild Build.
144 – Racking My Brain
4/11/2011
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How to build a sturdy and functional lumber rack with a swing-out sheetgoods cart.
143 – Scraper Sharpening w/ William Ng
4/1/2011
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William Ng's method for sharpening a card scraper.
142 – You and Dye
3/24/2011
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An introduction to the world of dyes, with a focus on teaching you how to read and understand the ingredients.
141 – Shop Journal #2
3/19/2011
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An insider's look into a shop moving experience.
140 – Shop Journal #1
2/18/2011
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Preparing to move back to the old shop space!
139 – Exact-Width Dado Jig
2/11/2011
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An excellent jig for making dados with your router, an NO thinking required!
138 – Weekend Wall Shelf
1/21/2011
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A simple and elegant Honduran Mahogany wall shelf that can be completed in a weekend!
137 – River Bend Windsor Chair Kit
1/7/2011
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How to assemble a Windsor Chair from a kit!
136 – Trestle Table Pt. 3
12/22/2010
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The exciting conclusion of the Trestle Table series!
135 -Trestle Table Pt. 2
12/11/2010
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Shaping the legs, various methods for jointing/planing massive boards, creating our table top, and a little pre-finishing.
134 – Trestle Table Pt. 1
11/29/2010
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From a drawing to a full size template, our trestle legs come to life!
133 – Advent Calendar Pt. 3
11/19/2010
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Applying a 2-part painted faux finish to the advent calendar!
132 – Advent Calendar Pt. 2
11/15/2010
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The final assembly of the advent calendar framework and doors.
131 – Advent Calendar Pt. 1
11/10/2010
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Count down the days till Christmas with this fun and festive Advent Calendar!
130 – Halloween Router Bowl
10/18/2010
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Making a bowl using a router and an Eagle America template kit.
129 – Woodworking in America 2010
10/6/2010
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A quick look at Woodworking in America 2010: the marketplace, the sessions, and the people!
128 – Shellac Under Polyurethane
9/21/2010
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A test to determine if adhesion problems develop when coating waxed shellac with polyurethane.
127 – To Kill a Vampire
8/31/2010
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Turning a vampire stake on the lathe and a basic review of lathe tools and safety.
126 – Rough Layout Tips
8/23/2010
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Five tips to help you layout your projects in rough lumber.
125 – Shop Evolution Update
8/19/2010
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A quick look at problems with of my current shop setup and what I plan to do about it.
124 – Cutting Board Disaster
7/30/2010
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How to fix a cracked cutting board.
123 – A Butt Hinge Mortise
7/16/2010
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With a router and a sharp chisel, mortising for a butt hinge is piece of cake!
122 – Hand-Cut Half-Blind Dovetails
7/2/2010
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A quick tutorial on hand cut half blind dovetails.
Airless Sprayers
6/19/2010
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A quick introduction to airless spraying technology.
121 – Cabinet Project Tour
6/14/2010
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A quick Whisper Mini tour of my recent 6-panel cabinet project.
120 – A Fancy Raised Panel
6/2/2010
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How to make a unique raised panel from walnut and birdseye maple.
119 – Featherboards & Push Sticks
5/12/2010
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A review of basic tablesaw safety gear.
118 – Jointer Setup
5/6/2010
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Setting up and calibrating a jointer as well as a quick review of several knife-setting jigs.
117 – A Sticky Situation
4/23/2010
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A review of urea resin glues and when you should use them.
116 – Ebony Plugs
4/14/2010
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A method for pillowing the ends of ebony plugs typically found in Greene & Greene furniture.
Guild Build Results – Woodworkers Fighting Cancer
4/8/2010
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Results from our March Guild Build and Woodworkers Fighting Cancer.
115 – Router-Based Inlay
4/2/2010
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A close look at the router-based free-hand inlay technique.
114 – Relative Dimensioning
3/30/2010
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Locating hinges, the easy way. An accompaniment to my article on relative dimensioning.
113 – Fixing a Knot
3/14/2010
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A clever way to stabilize a knot so that it looks natural.
112 – Drill Charging Station & DowelMax
3/2/2010
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A simple drill charging and storage station for the shop. Made using the DowelMax.
111 – A Deep Red Mahogany Finish
2/16/2010
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A simple two-step method for getting a deep, rich, mahogany color.
Woodworkers Fighting Cancer
2/12/2010
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Help fight cancer by contributing to Woodworkers Fighting Cancer!
110 – Birth of a Guitar (Pt. 3)
1/17/2010
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The exciting conclusion to Rick's adventure into the world of lutherie.
109 – Birth of a Guitar (Pt. 2)
1/4/2010
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Kerfing, inlaying the tail wedge, installation of the binding, construction of the back, the soundboard, the fretboard, the bridge and error repair.
108 – Birth of a Guitar (Pt. 1)
12/10/2009
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A special series featuring an aspiring luthier, Rick Urschel. Building a classic guitar from a kit.
107 – Oil-Based Finish Basics
12/1/2009
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A primer on oil-based finishes: theory and application.
106 – French Cleat Storage System
11/17/2009
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A French cleat is as ingenious as it is simple. And you can use it to your advantage for shop storage!
105 – Oh For Keepsake!
10/30/2009
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How to make simple, yet attractive keepsake gift boxes with a secret locking pin.
104 – October 2009 Shop Tour
10/22/2009
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Finally, a thorough look at my new digs. With any luck, I can make my 3-car garage a comfortable place to produce great projects!
103 – Flush Trim Bits
10/15/2009
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A brief introduction to the world of flush trim bits.
102 – 3rd Anniversary Show
10/12/2009
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Nicole and I take a little trip down memory lane in celebration of the show's 3rd anniversary.
101 – Low Entertainment Center Pt. 5
10/8/2009
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In the final part of this series, I assemble and attach the base, install the handles, and apply the final finish to the top.
100 – Low Entertainment Center Pt. 4
9/29/2009
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Pre-finishing can make your life a LOT easier!
99 – Low Entertainment Center Pt. 3
9/19/2009
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The importance of a dry assembly, which I consider to be an essential part of the glue up process.
98 – Low Entertainment Center Pt. 2
9/4/2009
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Edge-banding options, sources for solid wood edge-banding, attaching edgbanding to sheetgoods, cutting grooves and rabbets, and using an inexpensive miter box.
97 – Low Entertainment Center Pt. 1
8/18/2009
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This walnut low entertainment center was built using three primary tools: a circular saw, a router, and a drill.
96 – 2009 Fresh Wood Student Competition
8/4/2009
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The 2009 Fresh Wood Student Competition highlights outstanding construction and design achievements by students from the best high school and post-secondary woodworking programs in North America.
95 – AWFS 2009 – Tool Demos
7/22/2009
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AWFS is always a blast, even though this year we could see the effects of the economy in both corporate presence and attendance.
94 – AWFS 2009 – Overview and Belt Sander Races
7/20/2009
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AWFS is the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers and its a show that occurs every other year at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
93 – Krylon Spray Stain
7/14/2009
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Krylon recently released a line of exterior wood stains in spray form. A very convenient way to transfer color to your outdoor projects!
92 – A Moving Experience
6/30/2009
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Moving an entire wood shop is no fun. But you can save yourself a lot of back ache if you hire some help.
91 – Sketchup Basics – Trunk Lid Pt. 3
6/18/2009
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In the final part of our series, Aaron puts the finishing touches on the trunk lid.
90 – SketchUp Basics – Trunk Lid Pt. 2
6/9/2009
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In part two of our three part series, Aaron shows us how to make the frame parts for the top of our lid.
89 – Sketchup Basics – Trunk Lid Pt. 1
6/4/2009
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SketchUp can be a little intimidating for first time users. Aaron Marshall helps demystify this handy program.
88 – Safety Q&A
5/8/2009
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Working with small parts, installation and safe use of a dado blade, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste in the shop.
87 – Dust In Time
5/8/2009
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A quick review of the dust and fumes that can make our lives miserable in the shop, and why we need respirators for pro-active protection.
Coping Cabana
4/26/2009
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A quick video of me assembling an Eagle America coping sled.
86 – Interview with Darrell Peart
4/14/2009
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An interview with furniture-maker, author, and instructor, Darrell Peart at the William Ng School in Anaheim, CA.
85 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk Pt. 4
4/6/2009
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Applying the faux walnut straps, spraying water-based finish, and installing the tansu hardware.
Setting Up a Dado Blade
3/23/2009
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A hassle-free method for setting up a dado blade!
84 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk Pt. 3
3/19/2009
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Pre-finishing tips and the assembly and glueup processes from start to finish. I also made a few mistakes on the top so I show how I go about repairing them.
83 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk Pt. 2
3/5/2009
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Cutting and assembling parts for the steamer trunk and a review of techniques that will help you when working with plans.
Sawing off a Box Top
2/25/2009
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This mini covers the process of sawing off a box top. This particular box is part of the Sawmill Creek Forum's Keepsake Box Collaboration.
82 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk Pt. 1
2/23/2009
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Building the frames that make up the sides of the trunk case. Grain matching and tips, tricks, and overall strategy for working with plans.
81 – DeWalt Tracksaw Review
2/13/2009
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My review of the DeWalt Tracksaw and a comparison to the Festool TS saws.
80 – Nicole’s Picture Frame
2/8/2009
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A very special frame for a very special girl! I show you how to use solid wood as a substrate for veneer.
79 – David Marks Project in Progress
1/25/2009
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A quick look into David's latest creation. Its a massive disc-shaped turned piece with a big marquetry image on the front.
78 – David Marks Gallery Tour
1/19/2009
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A tour of David Marks' art gallery! The tour finishes up with David on the drums!
77 – David Marks Shop Tour
1/6/2009
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A visit and shop tour with furniture-maker, designer, artist, and host of Woodworks, David J. Marks.
76 – Humble Pie
12/19/2008
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I pull out a number of old projects and examine them closely for damage, flaws and evidence of wood movement.
75 – Wood Werks Supply, Inc.
12/12/2008
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A visit to Woodwerks Supply, Inc. in Columbus, OH.
74 – 2008 Holiday Gift Guide
12/2/2008
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Looking for something for that special woodworker in your life? Try the 2008 Holiday Gift Guide!
73 – Coloring Blotchy Woods
11/22/2008
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This video is from a live demo I did on Wed. Nov 19th, 2008. The topic was staining blotchy woods. After the demo, I've included a portion of the Q&A from the chat room.
72 – Contemporary Clock
11/18/2008
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A small contemporary clock that you can build in a weekend!
71 – Magazine Rack
11/13/2008
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How to make a simple and elegant collapsible magazine rack.
70 – A Chat with Leo Laporte
11/3/2008
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We drove all the way up to Petaluma, CA to deliver the gadget station to the one and only, Leo Laporte.
69 – Gadget Station (Pt. 12)
10/29/2008
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Hinge installation, pegging the tenons in the doors, making custom ebony handles, and finishing. I end the video with a justification of my design.
68 – Gadget Station (Pt. 11)
10/23/2008
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Resawing spalted maple panels on the bandsaw using Laguna's Resaw King. Gluing up the doors and creating the ebony plugs for the case. Fitting inset doors.
67 – Gadget Station (Pt. 10)
10/18/2008
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Cutting/fitting door components. Mortise and tenon joinery for the rails and stiles. A lapse in judgement results in an injury and the need for a repair.
66- Gadget Station (Pt. 9)
10/9/2008
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Ebony adornments. Chopping a small mortise. The final glueup.
65 – Gadget Station (Pt. 8)
10/3/2008
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Installing rare earth magnets. Using a #7 jointer plane. Gluing up sub-assemblies. The Final Cut blade makes an appearance.
64 – Gadget Station (Pt. 7)
9/24/2008
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The legs are cut from the bubinga blanks, and I finally have an opportunity to do a dry fit.
63 – Gadget Station (Pt. 6)
9/15/2008
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A jig for the hinge mortises. A review of the leg joinery. Cutting the dados and rabbets in the case sides. The router plane saves the day!
62 – Gadget Station (Pt. 5)
9/4/2008
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A trip to Woodcraft to talk about the various possibilities for hinges.
61 – IWF 2008
8/26/2008
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Tools and interviews from the 2009 IWF show in Atlanta, GA.
60 – Gadget Station (Pt. 4)
8/13/2008
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Greene & Greene finger joints and cutting mortises for the ebony plugs with a review of basic chisel technique.
59 – Gadget Station (Pt. 3)
8/1/2008
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This episode is focused on the design of the legs. I present several options and show how I create a basic template.
Greene & Greene Style Finger Joints
7/25/2008
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A live demo on creating a Greene & Greene style joint for the Gadget Station project.
58 – Gadget Station (Pt. 2)
7/22/2008
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A look at mail order wood and how to handle new lumber. A quick review of moisture meters and how they work.
Kapex, Varnish Durability, Mailorder Wood, Bad Glue
7/10/2008
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Difference between regular varnish and spar varnish, a look at the Festool Kapex, Mail Order Wood, bad glue, and some other stuff.
57 – Gadget Station (Pt. 1)
7/7/2008
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My strategy for building a functional and elegant charging station for electronics.
56 – Tablesaw Setup/Tuneup (Pt. 2)
6/22/2008
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Whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your old one, this video guide will help you make truer and safer cuts!
55 – Tablesaw Setup/Tuneup (Pt. 1)
6/13/2008
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Whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your old one, this video guide will help you make truer and safer cuts!
Sharpening Options
5/30/2008
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A live demo night about the various sharpening options out there.
54 – Interview With Chris Schwarz
5/26/2008
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An interview with Popular Woodworking Editor, Christopher Schwarz, aka "The Schwarz".
53 – Miter Saw Safety
5/9/2008
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Some general miter saw safety tips including clamping and general operation.
Tablesaw Safety – Fine Woodworking
5/9/2008
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Tablesaw safety tips from Fine Woodworking editor Asa Christiana.
52 – My Mistake
5/8/2008
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This video will show you some of the stupid mistakes I've made, what happened to me, and how I avoid repeating those mistakes.
Dust Safety – Fine Woodworking
5/8/2008
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Dust collection tips from Fine Woodworking editor Asa Christiana.
51 – Tablesaw Experience
5/7/2008
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Whenever I have a new student in the shop, I try to convey what if feels like when something is going wrong on the tablesaw.
Hearing Protection – Fine Woodworking
5/7/2008
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Hearing safety tips from Fine Woodworking editor, Asa Christiana.
50 – What If?
5/6/2008
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One thing I do every time I approach a tool is think of the worst-case scenarios.
Jointer Safety – Fine Woodworking
5/6/2008
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Tips for staying safe at the jointer with Fine Woodworking editor, Asa Christiana.
Hand Tool Safety – Fine Woodworking
5/6/2008
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Hand tool safety with Fine Woodworking's Matt Berger.
Router Safety – Fine Woodworking
5/5/2008
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Router safety with Fine Woodworking editor Asa Christiana.
Safety Tips – Fine Woodworking
5/5/2008
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Kicking off Safety Week with Fine Woodworking's Asa Christiana.
49 – Safety Week 2008
5/5/2008
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Obviously, our shops are full of danger. So its very important that we adopt the safest practices possible.
48 – New Festool Tools
5/2/2008
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A quick look at the Festool MFK700 and the new Multi-Function Table.
47 – Turning Water into Oil
4/26/2008
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How to make water-based finishes look more like oil-based finishes.
46 – Desert Outdoor Finish
4/15/2008
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A special finish that will survive the harsh conditions of the Arizona desert.
A Simple Varnish Finish Promo
4/2/2008
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A promotional video for our new DVD, "A Simple Varnish Finish".
45 – Music to My EARlex
3/28/2008
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A review of the Earlex Spray Station 5000.
44 – Hand Tool Basics with Kaleo Kala
3/19/2008
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Basic hand tool usage, including saws, chisels, and block planes. Kaleo also shows us how he mortises for hinges.
43 – Interview with Kaleo Kala
3/12/2008
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A chat with up and coming woodworking and designer, Kaleo Kala.
42 – Sculpted End Table (Pt. 6)
3/3/2008
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Finishing techniques and the attachment of the top to the table. I will warn you ahead of time that there are a lot of Wood Whisperer musings in this episode.
41 – Sculpted End Table (Pt. 5)
2/27/2008
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Using a Kutzall carving burr and a die grinder to blend in the protruding center piece. Creating a template for the top. Routing the grooves for the steel dowels.
40 – Sculpted End Table (Pt. 4)
2/8/2008
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Shaping the legs with a cabinet-maker's rasp. Gluing the the legs to the center piece.
39 – Sculpted End Table (Pt. 3)
1/25/2008
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Gluing the legs to the aprons, cutting out the rough shape, and flush trimming the legs to shape.
38 – Sculpted End Table (Pt. 2)
1/14/2008
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Special techniques for creating stopped sliding dovetails!
34 – Sculpted End Table (Pt. 1)
1/12/2008
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A look at the design phase, inspiration, options, and template construction.
37 – Interview with Asa Christiana
1/10/2008
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Extended interview with Asa Christiana, Editor of Fine Woodworking Magazine.
36 – Interview with Anatole Burkin
1/3/2008
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Interview with Anatole Burkin, Publisher of Fine Woodworking Magazine.
35 – A Visit To Fine Woodworking
12/30/2007
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A behind the scenes look at Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Everyday How-To: The Podcast That Never Was
12/6/2007
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A show idea that never saw the light of day.
33 – On the Edge
11/26/2007
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A review of the different methods for covering plywood edges.
32 – Pop Goes the Maple
11/9/2007
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In this episode, I put the finish on the pencil holder. Learn how to Pop the grain.
31 – Pencil Holders
10/31/2007
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This video covers wood selection, milling, and assembly of a fancy little pencil holder.
30 – Somebody Feed Me
10/21/2007
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Anyone can make this functional and sturdy outfeed table.
29 – Raising Arizona
10/12/2007
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Using a router table to create beautiful and elegant raised panel doors.
28 – When the Dust Settles
9/24/2007
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Time to tune up my equipment, wax the cast iron tables, touch up the chisels, and do some general cleanup.
27 – When Dovetails Cry
9/3/2007
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A glimpse into the world of machine-cut through dovetails, mistakes and all!
26 – 2007 Fresh Wood Competition
8/23/2007
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A quick tour of the student furniture on display at AWFS 2007.
25 – AWFS 2007 (Part 2)
8/14/2007
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We hear from numerous manufacturers about new and innovative products.
24 – David & Victoria Marks Interview
8/5/2007
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Exclusive interview with David Marks and his lovely wife, Victoria.
23 – AWFS 2007 (Part 1)
7/29/2007
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Live demonstrations from David Marks, Scott Phillips, and Mike Heavey. And the magical moment when I actually got to talk to Norm Abram.
22 – Live Finishing Q&A
7/24/2007
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A live interactive finishing Q&A session.
21 – Pare Essentials
7/16/2007
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A quick lesson in paring using a nice sharp chisel and some tips for applying oil/varnish mixtures.
20 – One Small Step
7/6/2007
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Making a fancy step-stool for the upcoming AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.
19 – Assembly Table Base
6/3/2007
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Construction of a sleek and functional stand/cabinet for our torsion box assembly table.
18 – Torsion Box Assembly Table
6/3/2007
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Construction of a dead flat torsion box assembly table, similar to the one made by David Marks on Woodworks.
17 – A Pressing Matter
5/31/2007
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Learn how to make your own vacuum bag for a veneer press!
16 – Wish You Veneer
5/18/2007
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Ever want to make your own veneer? Let me show you how!
15 – Updated Shop Tour/Live Q&A (Pt 2)
5/13/2007
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Your questions and my answers round off this live shop tour.
15 – Updated Shop Tour/Live Q&A (Pt 1)
5/7/2007
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Our first ever LIVE shop tour and Q&A session!
14 – Barely Scraping By
4/20/2007
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My 3-step method for sharpening card scrapers.
13 – Bandsaw Setup and Rust Prevention
3/31/2007
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Learn how to get a smooth-running bandsaw with a simple setup procedure.
12 – The Big Squeeze
3/16/2007
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A review of the most popular clamps on the market. Which one's to stock up on and which one's to avoid.
Powermatic Prize Pack Giveaway
3/9/2007
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A funny video for our Powermatic Prize Pack Giveaway.
11 – Arts & Crafts Table (Pt. 4)
3/8/2007
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Making curved templates, routing with a flush trim bit, finishing, glueup, and joinery discussion.
11 – Arts & Crafts Table (Pt. 3)
3/1/2007
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Gluing up the tabletop. Milling the aprons and discussing joinery options. A Festool Domino demo.
11 – Arts & Crafts Table (Pt. 2)
2/21/2007
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Strategies for cutting thick stock, stabilizing large knots, and milling extra long boards.
11 – Arts & Crafts Table (Pt. 1)
2/15/2007
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Using SketchUp to reverse engineer an Arts & Crafts Table from a photo.
10 – Tenons Anyone? (Pt. 2)
2/7/2007
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Several ways to make tenons and fast alternative methods for creating a mortise and tenon joint. Also, a demonstration of the Festool Domino Joiner.
10 – Tenons Anyone? (Pt. 1)
2/3/2007
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A review of mortise and tenon terminology and alternatives with a demonstration of two methods for making mortises.
9 – Off to the Wood Show (Pt. 2)
1/26/2007
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Two more exciting interviews and some closing remarks at the 2006/2007 Woodworking Show.
9 – Off to the Wood Show (Pt. 1)
1/18/2007
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A look into the 2006/2007 Woodworking Shows.
8 – A Colorful Conversation
1/13/2007
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A quick look into hardwoods that undergo significant color changes.
7 – How to Make a Butcher Block End Grain Cutting Board
12/22/2006
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How to make a fancy butcher block style end-grain cutting board.
6 – The Jointer’s Jumpin’
12/11/2006
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A quick guide to milling lumber, including alternative methods when you don't have a jointer and a planer.
5 – 2006 Holiday Gift Guide
12/1/2006
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A gift guide for that special woodworker in your life.
4 – A Lumbering Feeling
11/26/2006
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Some pointers for your first trip to the hardware dealer and a review of hardwood terminology.
3 – Refinishing (Pt. 6)
11/23/2006
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Spraying the table with lacquer and a few tricks of the trade.
3 – Refinishing (Pt. 5)
11/16/2006
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Demonstration of two pore-filling methods.
3 – Refinishing (Pt. 4)
11/9/2006
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Removing old finish from turned table legs.
3 – Refinishing (Pt. 3)
11/3/2006
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Finish removal on the table top and tricky profiles.
3 – Refinishing (Pt. 2)
10/29/2006
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Inspecting an old finish, finish removal methods, and testing for lead.
3 – Refinishing (Pt. 1)
10/25/2006
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A journey into the world of DIY refinishing.
2 – The King and His Castle
10/16/2006
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Shop tour and tips for setting up your own small or large shop.
1 – Introduction to The Wood Whisperer
10/11/2006
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An introduction to The Wood Whisperer.

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