14 – Barely Scraping By
and you’ll see what I mean. Now if you need more information on how to use a card scraper, check out this helpful video on FineWoodworking.com by Brian Boggs. ...
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(118 Results)Sanding Vs Scraping
...er sit there and let the sander do all the work while I daze off into space and think about whats for dinner.” :) But, I know people that swear by the scrapers and as a result, save money on sandpaper. So there is definitely some merit to it. To each his own I suppose.” Does anyone o...
27 – When Dovetails Cry
Most of you know by now that my schedule has been a little packed lately due to a long series of commissions. I promised you that once they were over, I would be able to focus nearly all of my efforts on The Wood Whisperer. And now its time to deliver. I am finally on the last of that series of ...
How to Handle Glue Squeeze Out?
...e else deals with it? The first picture above was taken from a Popular Woodworking article, “Prevent, Remove, and Disguise Glue Splotches” by Bob Flexner. The second image was taken from the Benchcrafted Blog. ...
Wood Talk Online – #12
as possible. So for this week, let’s start with a neat looking video of a recreation of Leonardo DiVinci’s lathe design that was sent in by JY click here to check it out stuartking.co.uk/articles/leonardo.htm . The next big discussion was inspired by an article sent to us from Herman ...
Wood Talk Online – #3
...up. Learning curve is minimal and can be downloaded free at Sketchup.google.com. Marc mentioned a basic SketchUp tutorial he did in The Wood Whisperer Episode 11. He also suggested an instructional DVD from go-2-school.com. Matt said there is a free CAD program at alibre.com. 3rd question was how ...
32 – Pop Goes the Maple
In this episode, I put the finish on the pencil holder. But its not just any finish. Since we are working with a beautiful curly maple, I think the finish deserves a little extra specia attention. Curly maple looks fantastic with a few coats of an oil based varnish. But it will BLOW YOUR MIND if...
Wood Talk Online – #55
... a question about putting a burr on his scraper. Check out there helpful links on the subject of card scrapers: Wood Whisperer – Barely Scraping By Todd Clippinger’s Scraper Sharpening Method Audio Segments: Random Person Tip – Matthew Groves gives us a great Ebay tip. Tom’s ...
Charger’s Adirondack Guide Boat
In the summer of 2009, my wife and I went camping up in the Adirondacks for a week with friends. While there we attended a book signing of Adirondack Authors in Long Lake, N.Y. My wife bought a book by John Michne & Michael Olivette called “Building an Adirondack Guide Boat”. I ask...
Wood Talk Online Radio – #88
Just when you thought it was a summer safe from Wood Talk Online Radio….we’re baaaack. Since Marc ditched us on the last episode, we decided to exact our revenge on Marc with a little unsolicited advice for the soon to arrive baby Spags. Marc and Nicole, we hope you pay attention beca...
Wood Talk Online – #20
odworking. Marc also mentioned that he decided it’s time to start thinking about going green and introduced the subject of water-based finishes by providing these great links to help you learn more about the subject: WoodNet Forum Post Rockler Article Making a Collapsible Spray Booth It̵...
3-in-1 Crib
This week’s very cool project is submitted by Dustin. Let’s check it out and see what he has to say: I have been working on project that has consumed my life. My little sister (I guess not so little anymore) is expecting a baby boy and I told her that if and when she got pregnant I wo...