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...endation usually emanates from the collective experiences of hundreds of woodworkers. Whether its personal emails, forum threads, or magazine/website reviews, its all part of the knowledge base. But I am quick to remind folks that they are receiving one person’s opinion and nothing more. Now...
As owner of The Wood Whisperer, Inc. and with a last name like Spagnuolo, I am no stranger to silly/unusual names. But after years of using, talking, and writing about woodworking products, I have noticed more than a few product names that I constantly stumble over. Sometimes I can’t remember...
n requested by viewers), I may even post my experiences with the product as a review on the website. I am a straight shooter when it comes to product reviews and I have burned a few bridges with my honesty. Just because I receive a product for free does not in any way predispose me to presenting a...
...nd tedious and the results are typically less than ideal. Enter Charles Neil’s Pre-Color Conditioner Last year, Charles Neil came out with a new product called Charles Neil’s Pre-Color Conditioner. To be completely honest, I initially assumed it was just another version of the stuff we a...
A few weeks ago, I got my hands on some of General Finishes new Wood Turners Finish. Its a waterborne product derived from their Enduro-Var line (as I understand it), but it is specifically formulated for turnings. The product can be wiped on or sprayed and is supposed to provide a warm oil-like to...
...tool that has well-documented flaws. Even still, deciding which brand to go with can be tricky. So here is what I usually do. I read the Amazon.com reviews. I usually throw out the worst reviews and the best reviews and see what’s left. I also check out the latest reviews in the magazines ...
...re you are familiar with, as it is a David Marks’ design. In the past, I have always had good success with the General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Satin product on much smaller projects/surfaces. However, the large surface (18″ x 44″) of the table top is giving me fits. I can’t seem ...
...tic fence shortly thereafter. I certainly do owe everyone an explanation. Before I go into the details here, I would first like to talk about product reviews. I am by no means a “reviewer”. I don’t have standardized testing procedures and I really don’t care to. All I can...
... world of woodworking for a while, you probably already know that the only topic more confusing than finishing is outdoor finishing! There are so many products that make unbelievable claims and stretch the truth with confusing terminology and misdirection. I think a can of spar varnish once promised...
...re is a review of it in the Tool review section of Woodcraft magazine this month. Matt discusses his new feature column in Woodcraft magazine where he reviews new websites for woodworkers. Part 2 of 5th question: What are the key power tools both hand and stationary for woodshops. Marc refers folks ...
...r, and for each category, 7 1/4 inch circular saws, for instance, there is a little mini article that tells you all about the saws. The user-generated reviews give honest assessments. Some tools get high praise, while others are flamed. And if you post five reviews, you get a free t-shirt. 10 free w...
This week’s question comes from Eric who asks: “I’ve got a finishing question….I bet you get tired of hearing that! I have your Go-To Finish DVD and it is definitely top-notch…excellent work. I have started using the Arm-R-Seal and I agree that it is a great product. M...