125 – Shop Evolution Update
211; Evolution of a Workshop Article – My Humble Beginnings Video – October 2009 Shop Tour Video – A Moving Experience Video – Updated Shop Tour Video – The King and His Castle ...
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(579 Results)Should I Build or Buy a Workbench?
Over the last week, I have received this question three or four times. Clearly, people are torn up about building vs buying their workbench. I am certainly no authority on workbenches, but I like to think I bring a little common sense to an area polluted by romantic notions of tradition. So let...
Wood Talk Online – #62
Questions or Comments?You can get a hold of us by either dropping us an email at woodtalkonline@gmail.com or you can pick up the phone and leave us a message on our voice mail at 623-242-2450. The shortest WTO ever! Just a little Thanksgiving update from Marc and Matt. Marc is working on a rockin...
How To Finish Without Streaks?
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&...
Woodworking Injuries
Every year during Safety Week, I receive lots of stories from woodworkers about close calls as well as major and minor injuries. This year, I actually requested your stories for a little sponsored giveaway. The stories below were selected partly because they teach a significant safety lesson, but a...
Woodshop – The Movie
this one, I just couldn’t resist. I was scouring YouTube recently for scammers who like to re-upload my videos (thanks for the heads up Steve), and saw a video called, “Woodshop featuring Jesse Ventura”. I decided to take a look, and much to my surprise, it was a preview for a mo...
Air Conditioning The Shop
But if you are considering A/C for your shop, its nice to know what someone else’s experience was like so that you are prepared going into it. Update (6/11/10) – Everything is completely hooked up and I did a test run. Its only 95 outside today, so the new AC cooled the shop down to t...
Knife Hinge Installation
The latest Guild projects are nearing completion and I wanted to bring you up to speed on the latest happenings in the shop. Lately, I’ve got hinges on the brain! Of course, there are lots of ways to hang a door. But I have yet to see anything that matches the understated elegance of a knife ...
TWW Rewind – A Lumbering Feeling
umber yard. Just a few of the topics covered include identifying different types of cuts, estimating board feet, and finding a good hardwood supplier. Update (9/4/10): Sometimes when I watch these early episodes, I have to laugh at the delivery of my monologues. Not sure why I needed to say things...
4 – A Lumbering Feeling
umber yard. Just a few of the topics covered include identifying different types of cuts, estimating board feet, and finding a good hardwood supplier. Update (9/4/10): Sometimes when I watch these early episodes, I have to laugh at the delivery of my monologues. Not sure why I needed to say things...
Environmental Responsibility (Yep, I’m going there!)
Looking back, its clear that one major recurring theme for 2008 was environmental responsibility. Not just in our normal daily activities, but in our shops as well. Many companies are feeling the pressure to “go green” and many individuals are measuring their worth by the size of their ...
Drawing Tips for Woodworkers
Please enjoy this guest post from graphic designer and woodworker, Mark Loughran. Introduction Although I am only a novice woodworker, I have been a graphic designer for over twenty years, have been through art college, and I have taught drawing at third level. So while I am not a furniture designe...