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...Wood Whisperer fans was incredible. Nicole and I would like to thank everyone who introduced themselves. This video gives you an inside look at AWSF 2007. We have live demonstrations from David Marks, Scott Phillips, and Mike Heavey. I will apologize ahead of time for the audio quality. You wou...
In this part of our AWFS series, we hear from numerous manufacturers about their new and exciting products. If you want to learn more about these companies and the products they offer, check out these links: WMH Tool Group (Jet/Powermatic) Leigh Industries Ltd. SawStop Tenryu America, Inc. Steel C...
A quick tour of the student furniture on display at AWFS 2007. ...
We just got back from another great AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. If you aren’t familiar, AWFS is the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers and its a show that occurs every other year at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is just a quick video to give you an idea of what the s...
AWFS is always a blast, even though this year we could see the effects of the economy in both corporate presence and attendance. But there were still some great products to see. In this video, you’ll see the following demos: Rockler: Tapering Jig, Box Joint Jig, Bench Cookies Tenryu: Festoo...
I know we are on our “summer break̶1;, but Matt and I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to do a Wood Talk Online at AWFS 2009. It was the first time Matt and I met in person and we had an awesome time at the show. In this episode, we give you our initial impressions of the sho...
never met in person. So this should be interesting. Now if you happen to be at the show this year, we are planning a lunchtime meetup for Friday the 17th at 11am in the main lobby. We can decide at that time where we want to eat. Maybe a big buffet? Matt is bringing his stretchy pants so we are...
...videos anymore. The Education: When I was working in Biotech, I almost accidentally found myself in a management position and training simply became a part of my daily work life. I am a natural introvert and spent most of my life as “the quiet kid̶1;. But once I started training people on...
...ing pressures of the most common clamps. Here’s a quick comparison of reported clamping pressures from both articles. 3/4″ pipe clamps: 1050 lbs (2007) and 1200 lbs (2004). Parallel jaw clamps: 370 lbs (2007) and 600 lbs (2004). Aluminum bar clamps: 680 lbs (2007) and 800 lbs (2004)...
wondered how it looked oiled up or just finished if you wedge them. Barry W. ̵1; South Dakota I have most of my shop on casters, and I just got a 17″ Grizzly Band Saw and 8″ Grizzly Jointer. I wanted to know your thoughts on putting those two big pieces of equipment on caster system...
...e Wood Whisperer. And now its time to deliver. I am finally on the last of that series of projects and will be done within the next 7-10 days. This particular episode represents a taste of whats to come. With some new editing software, a new camera, and a little more knowledge and experience on ...
...n the consistency and perfect cylindrical shape, I’m guessing the drips were all pre-turned on the lathe. So that’s the “easy̶1; part. Where the skill and artistry comes in is the carving, shaping, and blending. Making this piece look smooth, silky and “melty̶1; must ...