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S5.E1 ∙ River bend windsor chair kit

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

My friends at the Woodwerks Supply in Ohio sent me one of their new River Bend Windsor Chair Kits. 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.

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S5.E2 ∙ Weekend wall shelf

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

I let the wood do the talking and kept the lines simple and clean. No curves, no inlays.....just one species and solid construction techniques. I hope you'll join me on this one and take a crack at the Weekend Wall Shelf.

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S5.E3 ∙ Exact-width dado jig

Wed, Feb 09, 2011

In the Weekend Wall Shelf episode, I showed you how to use a parallel jig to create dados. But the jig was originally created for making coves at the tablesaw. So here's a special jig made specifically for the purpose of creating dados with your router. The best part is, you can get exact-width dados every time.

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S5.E4 ∙ Shop journal #1

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

As many of you know already, I am moving my shop back to the old space. I have some big changes in mind and this video gives you a good idea of what's to come. I plan on releasing a series of these short "Shop Journal" posts in true video blog fashion so you can keep up with the latest developments. I am really excited to get back into the old space and I hope you enjoy this inside look.

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S5.E5 ∙ Shop journal #2

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Now that the tools are in place, its time to start getting the place ready for some sawdust-slingin' action. I hope you enjoy this insider's look into my shop move.

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S5.E6 ∙ Introduction to dyes

Wed, Mar 23, 2011

My goal with this video is to grossly simplify the confusing world of dyes, while also giving you the knowledge you need to determine the working characteristics of any dye just by looking at the ingredients list or MSDS. We'll discuss the different types of dyes, how to apply them, and we'll even get into the chemistry behind water-based finishes and a family of solvents known as glycol ethers.

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S5.E7 ∙ Scraper sharpening w/ william ng

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

During the Greene and Greene coffee table class I attended a few weeks ago, William Ng gave us an impromptu lesson in scraper sharpening. Fortunately I had my Flip Cam at the ready and captured this tutorial for your enjoyment.

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S5.E8 ∙ Lumber rack

Sat, Apr 09, 2011

The lumber rack is the unsung hero of the woodworking shop. Its responsible for holding our raw materials safely, securely, and in an organized fashion until we're ready to use them.

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S5.E9 ∙ The cross-cut sled

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

One of the first fixtures I ever made for my shop was a cross-cut sled. Heavily-influenced by David Marks, I modeled it after his design. The sled opened up a whole world of possibilities for not only cross-cutting, but joinery as well. I didn't have a reliable compound miter saw at the time so this versatile fixture really helped me get the most out of my limited tool set.

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S5.E10 ∙ Be a safety hero!

Sun, May 01, 2011

Last week I asked you folks for your favorite quick safety tips and you were kind enough to respond with some fun and insightful tricks of the trade. So I took a few of my favorites and bundled them up in this 50's style educational video. I hope you enjoy.

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S5.E11 ∙ Microjig grr-ripper

Tue, May 10, 2011

The GRR-Ripper is an ingenious safety device from the folks at MicroJig. Most power tools can injure you in two primary ways: kickback or blade/bit contact. The GRR-Ripper protects you from both types of injury. It not only allows you to have better control of the work-piece, it also protects your hands should disaster strike.

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S5.E12 ∙ How to refinish & repurpose cabinet doors

Wed, May 25, 2011

My mom's house is full of cabinet doors that were made in a Southwestern style and its time for a change. Replacing the cabinets is certainly an option and just replacing the doors alone would work too. But what if we could use our woodworking skills to modify the doors instead.

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S5.E13 ∙ Bowl turning tools & techniques w/ david marks

Mon, Jun 13, 2011

On a recent visit with my friend and mentor, David Marks, we decided to make a little video together. Initially the idea was to simply show David my video production process. But as things started to progress, I knew we had the makings of a great video and this was something I wanted to share with the woodworking community.

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S5.E14 ∙ Hollow chisel mortiser setup and use

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

If you make a lot of mortise and tenon joints, a Hollow Chisel Mortiser is a tool you should really consider. It makes quick work of the repetitive task of batching out mortises.

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S5.E15 ∙ Wall hanging tool chest part 1

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Every shop needs a tool chest. So I set out to build a beautiful wall-hanging unit made completely from plywood. Plywood is inexpensive, durable, easy to find, and perfect for shop furniture.

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S5.E16 ∙ Wall hanging tool chest part 2

Mon, Jul 25, 2011

With the design mostly complete, we can start the construction phase. My goal is to build the project entirely out of Baltic Birch plywood. Its cheap, stable, and doesn't look half bad even without edge treatments. It really is the perfect material for shop furniture and jigs.

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S5.E17 ∙ Wall-hanging tool chest part 3

Mon, Aug 08, 2011

This one is all about assembly. I receive a lot of requests to include more details on my assembly process. This is a detail that many articles, videos, and DVDs tend to leave out, so hopefully this helps to fill some gaps. Keep in mind that every project will require a different glueup and clamping strategy, and this is just one way to get the job done.

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S5.E18 ∙ Waterborne finishes & hvlp

Mon, Aug 22, 2011

Technically, this is really Part 4 of our Wall-Hanging Tool Chest build, but because I focused so strongly on waterborne finishes and HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure spraying), it received its own stand-alone title.

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S5.E19 ∙ Cleaning dados with a router plane

Sat, Sep 10, 2011

One of my all-time favorite hand tools is the router plane. However, I very rarely use it to create joinery. In my shop, its sole purpose is fine-tuning. The blade can be set at a fixed distance from the base so it is incredibly effective at creating dados and grooves of a consistent depth.

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S5.E20 ∙ My new assembly table

Tue, Sep 27, 2011

This video was recording live on 9/14/11. My goal was to discuss my new torsion box assembly table and what makes it different from the original Torsion Box Assembly Table. To be perfectly frank, the differences weren't great enough to justify making this project into a new video series. But I thought you would enjoy getting a look at some of the minor changes.

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S5.E21 ∙ Rocking horse part 1

Sun, Sep 25, 2011

The rocking horse is a great project for new and experienced woodworkers alike so its perfect for our charity build. The construction is fairly straightforward and requires minimal tools and materials.

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S5.E22 ∙ Rocking horse part 2

Sun, Oct 02, 2011

The second and final video in this series covers finishing and assembly. As with any project, you should always ask yourself if it might be better to pre-finish the parts. Since the rocking horse would be incredibly difficult to finish after assembly and all of our parts are screwed together, pre-finishing was a no-brainer.

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S5.E23 ∙ My new outfeed table

Mon, Oct 10, 2011

Years ago, I borrowed some inspiration from Norm and built a simple plywood work table and used it as my tablesaw outfeed table. That original table is long gone but I recently built another one. I did include some changes and that's what this video is about. I think this design is a little better, but it was all based on the original concept.

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S5.E24 ∙ Sanding efficiency

Mon, Oct 24, 2011

Sanding is one of those tasks that nobody enjoys. So in order to get the best results with the least amount of effort, we need to consider the things that have the most dramatic effect on our sanding efficiency.

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S5.E25 ∙ Calendar frame part 1

Tue, Nov 22, 2011

The calendar frame is a project that highlights the joys of simple joinery. The frame pieces are held together with half-lap joints which are as strong as they are basic. The frame is designed to allow calendar loading from the front unlike traditional frames that need to be removed from the wall every month.

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S5.E26 ∙ Calendar frame part 2

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

The second and final part of the series focuses on the calendar frame details. We start by creating the front loading slots, then move on to creating the curve in the top rail, and finally we create the small pencil groove in the bottom rail. The frame is then glued up, the back panel is cut and installed and the round-over profile is routed on the perimeter.

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