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S2.E1 ∙ Avisit to fine woodworking

Sat, Dec 29, 2007

We pay a visit to the offices of Fine Woodworking Magazine and The Taunton Press. It was a great experience and incredibly cool seeing how an initial idea becomes an article. This video gives you a behind the scenes look into that exact process. You'll also get to see the Fine Woodworking shop and we'll hear from numerous key staff members as they explain their roles in the process.

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S2.E2 ∙ Interview with anatole burkin

Wed, Jan 02, 2008

Many folks expressed an interest in seeing the full interviews from our trip to Fine Woodworking. Only about 5% of the interview actually made it into the show, so there is plenty of good information here. Anatole Burkin is the Publisher of Fine WoodWorking Magazine. The interview took place in is cozy two-car garage workshop. Enjoy.

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S2.E3 ∙ Interview with asa christiana

Wed, Jan 09, 2008

Asa Christiana is the Editor of Fine WoodWorking Magazine. He gives us a lot of insight into the editorial process and how decisions are made. I also had the opportunity to ask him some of the questions that you guys wanted me to ask. Enjoy.

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S2.E4 ∙ Sculpted end table part 1

Thu, Jan 10, 2008

I start building a modern end table with some very unique legs. This video will walk you through the design phase, including discussion of inspiration, design options, and template construction.

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S2.E5 ∙ Sculpted end table part 2

Sun, Jan 13, 2008

I discuss sliding dovetails and show you how to make them. I also cover finessing the dovetail's fit and some special techniques for creating a stopped sliding dovetails.

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S2.E6 ∙ Sculpted end table part 3

Wed, Jan 23, 2008

I start by gluing the leg blanks to the aprons. I then cut the rough shape out on the bandsaw. And finally, I use the template and a flush trim bit in the router table to get the exact shape we're after. I also spend a good deal of time discussing the dangers involved with this routing operation.

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S2.E7 ∙ Sculpted end table part 4

Thu, Feb 07, 2008

Time for the fun stuff. The legs are routed and then shaped by hand with a cabinet-maker's rasp. I then show you how you can use card scrapers and sandpaper to achieve the smoothest finish possible. And finally we will glue all the legs to the center pieces.

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S2.E8 ∙ Sculpted end table part 5

Tue, Feb 26, 2008

I'll show you how I use a Kutzall carving burr and a die grinder to blend in the protruding center piece, and I discuss the creation of the template for the top. I also show you how I rout the grooves for the steel dowels that will suspend the tabletop in the middle of the piece (you'll understand when you see it).

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S2.E9 ∙ Sculpted end table part 6

Sun, Mar 02, 2008

The big finale!. This video focuses primarily on finishing techniques and the attachment of the top to the table. I will warn you ahead of time that there are a lot of Wood Whisperer musings in this episode. This End Table series proved to be one of the most challenging and thought-provoking sets of videos I have ever produced.

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S2.E10 ∙ Interview with kaleo kala

Tue, Mar 11, 2008

A chat with woodworker and designer, Kaleo Kala.

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S2.E11 ∙ Hand tool basics with kaleo kala

Tue, Mar 18, 2008

A quick review of some basic hand tool techniques with my buddy Kaleo Kala.

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S2.E12 ∙ Review of the earlex spray station 5000

Wed, Mar 26, 2008

This video covers my initial impressions and experience with the Earlex Spray Station 5000, an HVLP turbine.

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S2.E13 ∙ Desert outdoor finish

Sun, Apr 13, 2008

Outdoor finishes can be one of the trickiest types of wood finishes to master. Why? Because there is never a one size fits all solution.

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S2.E14 ∙ New festool tools

Thu, May 01, 2008

Festool recently released two new routers, the MFK700 and the OF2200, and a new multi-function table, the MFT3. Judging from the emails I've received, there is a lot of interest in seeing these items on the show. So this one is for you guys.

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S2.E15 ∙ Safety week 2008

Sat, May 03, 2008

Woodworker's Safety Week is finally here. No it doesn't mean that this is the only week we have to be safe, haha. Obviously, our shops are full of danger. So its very important that we adopt the safest practices possible. And with so many folks new to the hobby, its critical that we take a step back occasionally and focus on safety.

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S2.E16 ∙ Shop safety: what if?

Mon, May 05, 2008

One thing I do every time I approach a tool is think of the worst-case scenarios. Its a bit gruesome to let your imagination take you there, but there is a good reason for it. This simple mental exercise not only raises your awareness of the potential dangers, but essentially shows you exactly what you need to do to prevent injury.

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S2.E17 ∙ Shop safety: tablesaw experience

Tue, May 06, 2008

Whenever I have a new student in the shop, I try to convey what if feels like when something is going wrong on the table-saw. This may seem like an abstract idea, but knowing how to identify a problem before it goes too far could give you that extra second or two you need to prevent disaster.

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S2.E18 ∙ Shop safety: my mistakes

Wed, May 07, 2008

In the years since I started woodworking, I have only had a few close calls. Fortunately, most of my injuries have been minor. Most of those injuries took place early in my career before I knew anything about anything. This video will show you some of the stupid mistakes I've made, what happened to me, and how I avoid repeating those mistakes.

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S2.E19 ∙ Miter saw safety

Thu, May 08, 2008

Some general miter saw safety tips including clamping and operation tips. The Festool Kapex makes its first appearance in our show as well. And finally, some outtakes.

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S2.E20 ∙ Interview with chris schwarz

Sat, May 24, 2008

We had to good fortune of visiting with the folks at Popular Woodworking in Cincinnati, OH. We got a bunch of footage at the Pop. WW'ing headquarters (including a quick interview with Glen Huey) as well as a tour of Chris Schwarz's home. We capped the day off with an interview with Chris in his own shop.

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S2.E21 ∙ How to setup & tune a tablesaw part 1

Wed, Jun 11, 2008

Our tools are no good to us if they aren't tuned up properly. As the "heart" of the workshop, its crucial that our table saws 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.

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S2.E22 ∙ How to setup & tune a tablesaw part 2

Sat, Jun 21, 2008

In the second and final part of our table-saw setup series, we continue our quest for fine tuning. Topics include setting the blade bevel angle, adjusting fence alignment with the blade, adjust fence so that it is square to the table, setting up the insert, and lining up the splitter.

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S2.E23 ∙ Attending iwf in atlanta 2008

Sun, Aug 24, 2008

Although for me, IWF was about representing my sponsors and meeting up with readers/viewers, nearly everyone else has one thing on their mind: tools. So we did our best to get some footage of the most talked about tools of the show.

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S2.E24 ∙ Gadget station part 1

Sat, Jul 05, 2008

Time to embark on our next project: a Gadget Station. Most people have tons of gadgets laying around the house these days, and they all need to be charged. So my goal is to create a wall hanging cabinet that houses the electronics in a safe and organized fashion. An interesting point of interest with this project is that the recipient is the one and only, Leo Laporte (The Tech Guy).

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S2.E25 ∙ Gadget station part 2

Sun, Jul 20, 2008

For the first time ever, I am using mail-ordered wood. This material came from Bell Forest Products and I was very impressed with the quality. The shipment came in two packs and contained some really nice wide bubinga boards, as well as a piece of ebony for the trim and some spalted maple for the doors.

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S2.E26 ∙ Gadget station part 3

Thu, Jul 31, 2008

This episode is primarily focused on the design of the legs. I present several options and show how I create a basic template. At the end, you will see the final test leg. The process of cutting the leg itself will be covered in detail when we cut the final legs out of the bubinga stock.

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S2.E27 ∙ Gadget station part 4

Tue, Aug 12, 2008

In this video, I focus on cutting the joinery for the case sides, as well as cutting the square holes for the ebony plugs. I discuss at length, various ways of doing both operations and I cover some basic chisel techniques, including how to deal with a very dense wood like bubinga. And you won't want to miss the public service announcement at the beginning.

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S2.E28 ∙ Gadget station part 5

Wed, Sep 03, 2008

Road Trip. I was originally convinced that the Gadget Station would call for knife hinges. But just for fun, I decided to take a trip to my local Woodcraft to see what they might suggest. Well, surprise surprise. I discovered a hinge that I had never noticed before. The Soss Invisible Hinge.

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S2.E29 ∙ Gadget station part 6

Sat, Sep 13, 2008

Now we're really getting into the meat of the project. I show how to create a jig for the hinge mortises. I also cover the joinery being used to connect the legs to the case. I finish up by cutting the dados and rabbets in the case sides, and show you just how imperfect our machines can be. The router plane saves the day.

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S2.E30 ∙ Gadget station part 7

Mon, Sep 22, 2008

I made quite a bit of progress in this video. The legs are cut from the bubinga blanks, and I finally have an opportunity to do a dry fit. I am in for a surprise as you will see, and a change is made to the original plans.

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S2.E31 ∙ Gadget station part 8

Thu, Oct 02, 2008

We focus on the back panel system, which includes the installation of rare-earth magnets. I also show how a #7 jointer plane can be very useful in getting a perfectly straight edge on highly figured woods. To make life a little easier, I start gluing up a few sub-assemblies. And you will also see the new Final Cut Blade make an appearance.

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S2.E32 ∙ Gadget station part 9

Wed, Oct 08, 2008

I glue the back panel strips to the shelves, add an extra ebony adornment with a slot-cutting bit, and give a relatively lengthy tutorial on chopping the resulting mortise nice and square. I finish up by creating the ebony strips for the front of the top and bottom case pieces and then I finally glue the case together.

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S2.E33 ∙ Gadget station part 10

Thu, Oct 16, 2008

I cut and fit the door components. I also cut the mortise and tenon joinery for the rails and stiles. A stupid mistake causes a small injury and a bit of a setback, so the last part of the video is dedicated to fixing that mistake.

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S2.E34 ∙ Gadget station part 11

Tue, Oct 21, 2008

I resaw the spalted maple panels on the bandsaw using Laguna's Resaw King. What a bandsaw blade. I then glue up the doors and begin creating the ebony plugs for the case. I finish up by showing my process for fitting inset doors.

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S2.E35 ∙ Gadget station part 12

Tue, Oct 28, 2008

Well I finally made it to the finish line. This episode covers the hinge installation, pegging the tenons in the doors, making custom ebony handles, and finishing. I end the video with a justification of my design.

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S2.E36 ∙ Folding magazine rack

Tue, Nov 11, 2008

As the holidays approach, my mind always turns to small, simple (yet elegant) projects that we can make for our family and friends. I have two of them in store for you this year. And the first one is a collapsible magazine rack. The rack is designed to pull apart and collapse for shipping or storage. Its lightweight but surprisingly sturdy.

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S2.E37 ∙ Contemporary clock

Sun, Nov 16, 2008

Here's another great small project for the holidays. Its a small Contemporary Clock. This piece should take about two days to build. And this is another project that can benefit from the batching process. So be sure to make a bunch.

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S2.E38 ∙ Coloring blotchy woods

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

This video is from a live demo I did on Wed. Nov 19th, 2008. The topic was staining blotchy woods. After the demo, I've included a portion of the Q&A from the chat room. Thanks to everyone who participated.

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S2.E39 ∙ Road trip to wood werks supply

Thu, Dec 11, 2008

While we were in Ohio, I couldn't resist the opportunity to visit a woodworking store that I had heard great things about: The Wood Werks Store in Columbus, OH. Pictures just can't do this place justice. Wall to wall tools, lumber from floor to ceiling, and a Rockler store built-in. Amazing.

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S2.E40 ∙ Lessons learned from past projects

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Ever wish you could fast forward 5 years and see how your projects are holding up? That would certainly be useful information as it would let you know what worked, and what didn't. So in this episode, I pull out a number of old projects and examine them closely for damage, flaws and evidence of wood movement.

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