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This viewer question comes from Chip who asks: “In your finish video, you show how to fill the pores on an open grain wood like oak. Is this a required step, or is it an aesthetic decision? In other words, what happens if I don’t fill the pores?” And my reply was: Grain filling oa...
This article was inspired by a question from Steve. He writes: I am new to this woodworking thing. My next project is going to be an entertainment center which will basically be two tall cabinets with doors. The doors will have standard mortise and tenon joints for the rails and stiles. What do y...
One of the things I feel sets a craftsman apart from a woodworker is the continued attention to higher quality and detail. A very important detail that you should always think about is grain continuity. This is one of those things that the average onlooker has a hard time putting their finger on....
This question comes from David who asks: I’m just getting started in woodworking. I don’t have many tools, and the ones I do have are Ryobi (fairly cheap) but I like them. Anyway, I saw a video on youtube of this very nice oak chest, but the craftsman used mostly biscuits to join almost...
This article was inspired by a question from Chris. He writes: I have a couple of questions on making panels. Is there a rule of thumb as to how many pieces you should make your panel from for tabletops and the like? Also, some woodworkers say it is not necessary to alternate the cup of the wood...
This Viewer Question is from Matt and its a little different than what we usually do. Instead of a simple question and a simple answer, this is an example of a long exchange that eventually leads to an excellent result and a happy ending. As you’ll see, it never hurts to ask questions! I&...
This week’s question comes from Skip who asks: “I have some beautifully figured fruit wood (apricot) that I want to turn. There are a couple of cracks/checks in the piece. What should I use to fill the checks that will both look the same as the piece and not finish differently if I us...
In an effort to relieve our backlog of viewer submissions, this is a grouping of several projects from multiple woodworkers. We will do a few of these over the next few weeks so there will be plenty of eye candy! Cypress Planter by Dennis This is a cypress planter I made for my mom. The panel a...
...es: garden projects and wood joinery. Check it out-great prizes and all judging is being done by your peers.Our first voicemail was from Patrick. His question was on blade maintenance. The second was from Larry with a feedback comment on protecting tool surfaces. He had really good success using T...
This project was submitted by Mathew and comes in two parts, first a question and then the finished project. For a first project, it is awesome. I don’t think I even attempted raised panels until my tenth project or so! Mathew first asks: This is my first ever project and your video on rai...
This week’s question comes from Matt. He writes: After reading much debate on this issue, I thought I might like to hear your input. What does the Wood Whisperer think about running end-grain through the planer? Im SOOOOOOOO tempted to try it because it would be so easy to clear up some hi...
...ical shape and the carved crest rail. Most times, I find asymmetry unsettling. But in this piece, it feels balanced and just works for me. Now the big question is, how does it feel? With only four skinny back rails, I didn’t expect much. But after sitting in it, I was amazed at how well the pi...