137 – River Bend Windsor Chair Kit

thewoodwhisperer — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:58:16 +0000

Several months ago, my friends at the Woodwerks Supply in Ohio sent me one of their new River Bend Windsor Chair Kits. To be honest, I was just excited to be able to make a chair for my mom. I knew she would love the style and comfort of a Windsor and I have never even thought about making one. I thought the project would be similar to buying a piece of “furniture” from IKEA. A little glue, a few dowels, and presto! You got yourself a nice new chair! Well, much to my pleasant surprise, there was quite a bit of woodworking to do. This video outlines the process of putting this kit together and I even go so far as to give you a few compelling reasons why a kit like this makes sense for new AND experienced woodworkers alike!

55 – Tablesaw Setup/Tuneup (Pt. 1)

thewoodwhisperer — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:35:40 +0000

Our tools are no good to us if they aren’t tuned up properly. As the “heart” of the workshop, its crucial that our tablesaws are configured to perform their best. So whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your current one, this video guide will get you where you need to be. Part 1 covers three different methods for aligning the miter slot to the blade as well as a simple technique for attaching and leveling the extension wings.

I am sure you will also notice that this is a new sexy tablesaw. For those who are curious, it is a PM Custom from the folks at Wood Werks Supply. And even a big fancy saw still requires a good bit of setup and tweaking.

Go to Part 2

***The following clip was cut from the original video. Since the topic of table saw flatness came up in the comments, I decided to throw the clip out there as bonus footage. Enjoy.

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137 – River Bend Windsor Chair Kit

55 – Tablesaw Setup/Tuneup (Pt. 1)