This past April, we had to good fortune of visiting with the folks at Popular Woodworking in Cincinatti, OH. We got a bunch of footage at the Pop. WW’ing headquarters (including a quick interview with Glen Huey) as well as a tour of Chris Schwarz’s h; Chris Schwarz; woodworking; Some general miter saw safety tips including clamping and operation tips. The Festool Kapex makes its first appearance in our show as well. And finally, some outtakes.; Kapex; Miter Saw; safety; woodworking; In the years that I've been woodworking, I have only had a few close calls. Fortunately, most of my injuries have been minor. Most of those injuries took place early in my career before I knew anything about anything. This video will show you some of; safety; woodworking mistakes; 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. This may seem like an abstract idea, but knowing how to identify a problem before it goes too far could give you that extra ; This past April, we had to good fortune of visiting with the folks at Popular Woodworking in Cincinatti, OH. We got a bunch of footage at the Pop. WW’ing headquarters (including a quick interview with Glen Huey) as well as a tour of Chris Schwarz’s h; Chris Schwarz; woodworking; Some general miter saw safety tips including clamping and operation tips. The Festool Kapex makes its first appearance in our show as well. And finally, some outtakes.; Kapex; Miter Saw; safety; woodworking; In the years that I've been woodworking, I have only had a few close calls. Fortunately, most of my injuries have been minor. Most of those injuries took place early in my career before I knew anything about anything. This video will show you some of; safety; woodworking mistakes; 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. This may seem like an abstract idea, but knowing how to identify a problem before it goes too far could give you that extra ; One thing I do every time I approach a tool is think of the worst-case scenarios. Its a bit gruesome to let your imagination take you there, but there is a good reason for it. This simple mental exercise not only raises your awareness of the potentia; Woodworker’s Safety Week is finally here! No it doesn’t mean that this is the only week we have to be safe, haha. Obviously, our shops are full of danger. So its very important that we adopt the safest practices possible. And with so many folks new t; An introduction to Festool's latest tools. Two routers: the MFK700 and the OF2200. And a new multi-function table, the MFT3. ; Festool; mfk700; mft3; of2200; wood; I get quite a few questions about water-based finishes and how to make them look more like oil-based. Its a common problem since water-based finishes are “water-white”, which means they don’t impart any color to the wood. This can be great in certain; finishing; water-based; woodworking; A special oil/varnish mixture for the hot Arizona climate.; outdoor finish; varnish; woodworking; We are very proud to announce the release of our very first DVD production, “A Simple Varnish Finish”.; This video covers my initial impressions and experience with the Earlex Spray Station 5000. ; woodworking; A quick review of some basic hand tool techniques with Kaleo Kala.; wood; woodworking; A conversation with recent woodworking school graduate, Kaleo Kala.; woodworking; Well here it is: the big finale!! This video focuses primarily on 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. This End Table series; wood; woodworking; We have some big design decisions to make. And thanks to all the great suggestions from you folks, I had a lot to think about! I review power carving and templates.; end table; wood; woodworking; Time for the fun stuff! The legs are routed and then shaped by hand with a cabinet-maker's rasp. I then show you how you can use card scrapers and sandpaper to achieve the smoothest finish possible. And finally we will glue all the legs to the cen; In this episode, I start by gluing the leg blanks to the aprons. I then cut the rough shape out on the bandsaw. And finally, I use the template and a flush trim bit in the router table to get the exact shape we¿re after. I also spend a good deal of t; projects; woodworking; In this episode, I show you how to make stopped sliding dovetail joints for our apron to leg joints.; projects; woodworking; Extended interview with Asa Christiana, Editor of Fine Woodworking Magazine.; on the road; woodworking; Extended interview with Anatole Burkin, Publisher of Fine Woodworking Magazine.; A behind the scenes look at the offices of Fine Woodworking Magazine.; on the road; woodworking; Discussing the design possibilities for a new end table. ; projects; woodworking; A review of several types of edge-banding.; woodworking; Popping the grain using dye on beautiful figured maple.; woodworking; Wood selection, milling, and assembly of a fancy little pencil holder.; projects; woodworking; A simple, easy to build, plywood table. Im using it as an outfeed table for my table saw. ; projects; woodworking; A lesson on creating raised panel doors.; woodworking; My between-project cleaning ritual.; woodworking; A lesson on producing through dovetails using the Leigh D4R dovetail jig. ; woodworking; A quick tour of the student furniture display. ; on the road; woodworking; Interviews with numerous tool manufacturers at AWFS 2007.; on the road; woodworking; An exclusive interview with David Marks and his wife Victoria.; on the road; woodworking; Live at AWFS 2007. We see David Marks, Scott Phillips, and Norm Abram.; on the road; woodworking; Some live finishing questions from The Wood Whisperer chat room.; woodworking; A quick look at the chisel technique known as paring. ; woodworking; A step stool designed to show off the capabilities of the Festool Domino.; projects; woodworking; This video covers the construction of our assembly table base. I review every detail from cutting the sheetgoods to installing door and drawer hardware.; projects; woodworking; Design and assembly of a torsion box assembly surface. ; projects; woodworking; In this episode, I show you the process of making your own vacuum bag.; woodworking; A guide to cutting your own band-sawn veneer.; woodworking; An updated shop tour followed by live Q&A.; woodworking; An updated shop tour followed by live Q&A.; woodworking; Sharpening and maintaining a card scraper, the easy way.; woodworking; Tips for setting up and tuning up your bandsaw.; woodworking; A review of the most common woodworking clamps.; woodworking; In the final part of this episode, I show you how to make a curved template for the bottom rails. I also discuss joinery, finishing, and glue ups. I also show you what I find to be the easiest way to attach a solid table top to a base. ; projects; woodworking; In this episode, I glue up, scrape, and sand the table top. I begin milling the aprons and discussing our joinery options. I also give you a good view of the Festool Domino in action.; projects; woodworking; In this episode, I select and prepare the stock for the table legs and table top. I also review strategies for cutting thick stock, stabilizing large knots, and milling extra long boards.; projects; woodworking; I show the process that I usually use when I begin a new project. This involves some educated guesses and the use of SketchUp, a free program that allows you to easily draw 3D renderings.; projects; woodworking; Several ways to cut traditional tenons and an introduction to the Festool Domino.; woodworking; An introduction to one of the most fundamental woodworking joints, the mortise and tenon.; woodworking; More fun and interviews from the woodworking show in Scottsdale, AZ.; on the road; woodworking; A trip to the woodowrking show in Scottsdale, AZ.; on the road; woodworking; A discussion about natural wood colors.; woodworking; Demonstration of the most popular ways to finish cutting boards, or any wooden kitchen item for that matter. I also review the care and maintenance required for each finish type.; projects; woodworking; Construction of a beautiful endgrain cutting board.; projects; woodworking; In this episode, I review one of the most critical and fundamental aspects of woodworking: milling lumber.; woodworking; Our 2006 Holidy gift suggestions.; woodworking; Terminology and topics that will help you be better prepared for your next trip to the lumber yard.; woodworking; Part 6 of our refinishing series.; woodworking; Part 5 of our refinishing series.; woodworking; Part 4 of our refinishing series.; woodworking; Part 3 of our refinishing series.; woodworking; Part 2 of our refinishing series.; woodworking; we embark on a journey into the world of refinishing. ; woodworking; A shop tour and a discussion about essential tools.; woodworking; This video is a simple introduction to The Wood Whisperer. What¿s this all about? Why should you care? Watch the video and you will have all the answers!!; woodworking; Construction of a beautiful endgrain cutting board.; projects; woodworking; Demonstration of the most popular ways to finish cutting boards, or any wooden kitchen item for that matter. I also review the care and maintenance required for each finish type.; projects; woodworking; I show the process that I usually use when I begin a new project. This involves some educated guesses and the use of SketchUp, a free program that allows you to easily draw 3D renderings.; projects; woodworking; In this episode, I select and prepare the stock for the table legs and table top. I also review strategies for cutting thick stock, stabilizing large knots, and milling extra long boards.; projects; woodworking; In this episode, I glue up, scrape, and sand the table top. I begin milling the aprons and discussing our joinery options. I also give you a good view of the Festool Domino in action.; projects; woodworking; In the final part of this episode, I show you how to make a curved template for the bottom rails. I also discuss joinery, finishing, and glue ups. I also show you what I find to be the easiest way to attach a solid table top to a base. ; projects; woodworking; Design and assembly of a torsion box assembly surface. ; projects; woodworking; This video covers the construction of our assembly table base. I review every detail from cutting the sheetgoods to installing door and drawer hardware.; projects; woodworking; A step stool designed to show off the capabilities of the Festool Domino.; projects; woodworking; A simple, easy to build, plywood table. Im using it as an outfeed table for my table saw. ; projects; woodworking; Wood selection, milling, and assembly of a fancy little pencil holder.; projects; woodworking; Discussing the design possibilities for a new end table. ; projects; woodworking; In this episode, I show you how to make stopped sliding dovetail joints for our apron to leg joints.; projects; woodworking; In this episode, I start by gluing the leg blanks to the aprons. I then cut the rough shape out on the bandsaw. And finally, I use the template and a flush trim bit in the router table to get the exact shape we¿re after. I also spend a good deal of t; projects; woodworking; Time for the fun stuff! The legs are routed and then shaped by hand with a cabinet-maker's rasp. I then show you how you can use card scrapers and sandpaper to achieve the smoothest finish possible. And finally we will glue all the legs to the cen; We have some big design decisions to make. And thanks to all the great suggestions from you folks, I had a lot to think about! I review power carving and templates.; end table; wood; woodworking; Well here it is: the big finale!! This video focuses primarily on 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. This End Table series; wood; woodworking; This past April, we had to good fortune of visiting with the folks at Popular Woodworking in Cincinatti, OH. We got a bunch of footage at the Pop. WW’ing headquarters (including a quick interview with Glen Huey) as well as a tour of Chris Schwarz’s h; Chris Schwarz; woodworking; Extended interview with Asa Christiana, Editor of Fine Woodworking Magazine.; on the road; woodworking; Extended interview with Anatole Burkin, Publisher of Fine Woodworking Magazine.; A behind the scenes look at the offices of Fine Woodworking Magazine.; on the road; woodworking; A quick tour of the student furniture display. ; on the road; woodworking; Interviews with numerous tool manufacturers at AWFS 2007.; on the road; woodworking; An exclusive interview with David Marks and his wife Victoria.; on the road; woodworking; Live at AWFS 2007. We see David Marks, Scott Phillips, and Norm Abram.; on the road; woodworking; More fun and interviews from the woodworking show in Scottsdale, AZ.; on the road; woodworking; A trip to the woodowrking show in Scottsdale, AZ.; on the road; woodworking; Kelly shows you how to get the most out of the workshop's most essential tool, the tablesaw. Visit KellyMehler.com for more info.; Chris reviews which tools you should use for each stage of the milling process, dividing them into three groups, coarse, medium and fine. Visit Lie-Nielsen.com for more info.; Charles goes in depth with wiping finishes such as oils and gels. For more information, visit http://antiquesbuiltdaily.com/dvdstore.htm; From the chainsaw to a polished bowl, this comprehensive DVD will teach you everything you need to know about bowl turning. Visit WonderfulWood.com for more info.; Bill Grumbine goes beyond to basics showing you how to make natural edge bowls, winged bowls, and square bowls.; Hendrik Varju reviews the fundamental details of milling your lumber. Visit PassionForWood.com for more information.; This DVD answers all your questions about finishes, how they work, and how to apply them. Visit MarcAdams.com for more info.; This DVD shows over 150 different methods of work that will surely make the process of woodworking easier for anyone. Visit MarcAdams.com for more info.; Fundamental and advanced techniques for installing crown molding. Visit GaryMKatz.com for more info.;