Kapex, Varnish Durability, Mailorder Wood, Bad Glue
Difference between regular varnish and spar varnish, a look at the Festool Kapex, Mail Order Wood, bad glue, and some other stuff....
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My Bell Forest kit for the Adirondack Chair Build just arrived and I thought I would share the experience with you. I normally don’t order kits for the Guild projects but this is the first time they are offering a rough version. So I figured “what the heck!” I know as soon as I bu...
Local AAFW Demo
On Wed. April 20th, our local woodworkers association is having a general meeting and I’ll be doing a demo on “Hybrid Woodworking”: incorporating hand tool woodworking into a power tool shop. If you are in the Phoenix area, you might want to stop by and check it out. I’d lov...
Sharpening Options
This is a long clip from our new website feature, Demo Night. The topic was sharpening options. This live, interactive demo took place on our Wood Whisperer Live page. Everyone seemed to enjoy the new format and it looks like we will make this a regular feature. Check our TWW Calendar for upcomin...
New Stuff From David Mathias and Charles Neil
tain afterwards is the real challenge. Neil’s formula seems to provide that perfect balance in a water-based product. I haven’t used the stuff myself yet but you can see it in action by watching the video below. And if you want to order a can or two, you can do so here. ...
New Tenryu Blades for Festool Products
...at they have higher tooth count, this isn’t too surprising. I honestly didn’t do enough testing to tell you one blade is better than the other. But if you are looking for an alternative to the blades Festool offers, its nice to know that these are available. Tenryu already has two on...
March Giveaway – Chidwick School
sional-level coaching in the comfort of their own home/shop. Not only will the winner get six weeks (18 hours of live video instruction) but the plans and templates for the project as well. Here are the three classes you will be able to choose from. And if you want to sign up for a class today, plea...
73 – Coloring Blotchy Woods
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. Thanks to everyone who participated! ...
Salvaged Wood Mirror
when I started was that I wanted a shelf against the mirror. I had seen this before idea, and I think the reflected shelf gives a beautiful affect. Other than that, I felt that the wood itself should tell me what the design should be, so I set about opening a couple logs to see what was hidden in...
IWF 2008 Recap
I’m sitting in the Atlanta airport, sipping my Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, and there’s no better time to recap my time at IWF. After 4 days of demos and conversations over very loud woodworking machines, I actually still have a voice. Last year I lost my voice after day 1, and this y...
161 – Sanding Efficiency
iable. That means as you use it, the grit breaks apart and leaves more sharp edges. So the paper sands consistently and lasts longer. You can use this stuff on more than just wood and you’ll see it used for sanding finishes, plastics, metal and paint. Garnet: Garnet is a natural abrasive and i...
Wood Talk Online – #67
Daniel (YucatanDan) gives us a great tip for erasing pencil marks. Voicemail: Roberto needs some advice on long clamps. Toms Tip: Creating radii using stuff around the shop. Kari’s Tip: Kari leans to the left. And don’t forget to check out the New England Home Show if you happen to be in...