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S8.E1 ∙ Rubbing out a high gloss finish

Wed, Jan 01, 2014

One of the biggest challenges woodworkers face is getting a nice smooth blemish-free finish. Let's face it, very few of us have spray booths and our shops are far from ideal finishing environments. It's to be expected that our finish will nearly always have dust and other pieces of debris residing within it. Fortunately, there is a way that just about any finish can be improved.

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S8.E2 ∙ Power-sculpted contemplation bench

Mon, Feb 17, 2014

Back in the early days of my woodworking, I was heavily influenced by a show called Woodworks. The host, David Marks, would frequently engage in a process that was very new to me at the time: power-sculpting (aka power carving). So what you see in this video is largely inspired by the work of David Marks.

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S8.E3 ∙ Greene & greene blacker house chair

Mon, Mar 03, 2014

The Blacker House was one of the Greene and Greene Ultimate Bungalows built back in 1907. One of the most adored pieces to come out of the Blacker House is the living room chair. Since this project was on my personal bucket list, I took the opportunity to attend the class this past February and this video is the result of that effort.

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S8.E4 ∙ Poker chip trays

Thu, Mar 13, 2014

Way back in 2006, I was commissioned to build a set of poker chip trays by a gentleman named Chris Hoomani. I haven't revisited this project since then and I thought it was time to bring this design to the Wood Whisperer audience. These trays are fun to make and you better make a bunch of them since poker fans really love these things.

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S8.E5 ∙ Tool storage cabinet

Tue, Apr 01, 2014

Tool storage is a challenge for any workshop. My current dilemma is how to store my portable power tools so that they are out of their cases and accessible. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but I hope sharing my thoughts on this topic will at least get your gears turning so you can tackle the storage challenges in your own shop.

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S8.E6 ∙ Installing a segmented cutterhead in a jointer

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Segmented cutter-heads are becoming quite popular these days but most tools come with traditional straight knives. So it's very likely that at some point you'll be looking to upgrade to a segmented head, and thankfully you don't have to purchase an entirely new machine. Instead, you can just swap out the cutter-head for a new one.

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S8.E7 ∙ Safety gear upgrades

Wed, Apr 30, 2014

There aren't usually a lot of new innovations in the world of woodworking safety gear but there are occasional improvements that can really make a practical difference in the shop. Let's take a look at a few such improvements in eye, lung, and hearing protection.

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S8.E8 ∙ 60 seconds to sharp

Wed, May 28, 2014

Most videos about sharpening, including my own, focus on how to tune up an old tool or properly set a new one. Thankfully, once you do that process it isn't likely you'll have to do it again for a very long time. From that point on, you'll be sharpening in maintenance mode.

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S8.E9 ∙ Aging wood with baking soda

Wed, Jul 09, 2014

While you are probably familiar with the pigment and dye-based stains available on the market, you might not be aware of a whole other class of stains known as chemical stains. Woods like mahogany and cherry are great candidates for chemical staining with baking soda but a wood like maple doesn't have much change, as you'll see in the video.

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S8.E10 ∙ Jewelry box with gary rogowski

Wed, Jul 16, 2014

I recently had the good fortune of working with Gary Rogowski, a well-known educator, and author. Since Gary was in the area on family business, we decided to spend a couple days together building one of his projects: a jewelry box with a slight Asian influence.

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S8.E11 ∙ Basic tool set for the beginning woodworker

Thu, Jul 31, 2014

There are lots of different opinions out there as to what you actually need to do woodworking. Truth is, you don't need much. Think about our ancestors and what they were able to accomplish using only the most rudimentary tools. But in the 21st century, we aren't building for our survival and most of us have family and day jobs that come before woodworking, so we use modern tools to help us build.

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S8.E12 ∙ Grasshopper pull toy

Wed, Aug 13, 2014

This fun little pull toy is easy to make. The great thing about it is you can get your child involved in the process at whatever level you're comfortable with. Older kids can cut and sand the parts. Younger kids can paint and assemble the grasshoppers.

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S8.E13 ∙ Installing urethane bandsaw tires

Wed, Aug 27, 2014

I've known about urethane bandsaw tires for some time now but never had a need or opportunity to install them, until now.

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S8.E14 ∙ Fixing common woodworking mistakes

Sun, Sep 07, 2014

Whether we like to admit it or not, mistakes will happen. Knowing how to repair them may make the difference between a nerve-wracking build and a relaxed one. So in this demo (recorded live), I'll show you some of the most common mistakes and errors I encounter and the various ways I like to fix them.

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S8.E15 ∙ Handy glue rollers

Tue, Sep 23, 2014

My recent Bow Arm Morris Chair project had me spreading glue like a mad man for the various bent laminations. It occurred to me that many of you may not be aware of how handy a decent glue roller can be. So I thought I'd take a few minutes to tell you about my preferred roller, where you can get it, and how it's used.

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S8.E16 ∙ Mortising jigs & through mortises

Sun, Oct 05, 2014

There are lots of methods available for making mortises. One of the most versatile tools for mortising is the hand-held router. You can do a lot with the manufacturer's edge guide but you can do even more if you know how to design and construct simple jigs or guides.

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S8.E17 ∙ Multi-function toy chest

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

The Multi-Function Toy Chest is the 2014 Woodworkers Fighting Cancer charity build.

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S8.E18 ∙ Introduction to milk paint

Fri, Oct 17, 2014

Few finishes have the built-in sense of history as milk paint. Made from milk protein, pigment, and lime, this type of paint dates back to pre-recorded history. It smells like mud and doesn't feel anything like the modern latex paints most of us are familiar with today. That said, it actually provides a fairly durable finish and when topcoated, it's just as good as any other painting method.

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S8.E19 ∙ Clear vue mini cv-06 update

Tue, Oct 28, 2014

The new ClearVue Mini CV-06 is an improved version of Clear Vue's cyclone separator. I tested the old unit in my Cyclone Separator Shootout back in 2012 and the unit didn't do all that well. If you're in the market for a cyclone separator, the Clear Vue Mini CV-06 is now a strong contender and it's worth your consideration.

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S8.E20 ∙ Flexible sanding strip

Sun, Nov 16, 2014

The first time I saw a flexible sanding strip in action was while watching an episode of Woodworks going on almost 10 years ago. David Marks incorporates lots of curves in his work and the man knows a thing or two about making them. Since then, I have made numerous sanding strips in all shapes and sizes and my curves are about as perfect and smooth as they can be.

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S8.E21 ∙ Holiday wall art

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

It never fails. Every year, Nicole gets into the holiday spirit and buys a bunch of cute holiday decorations that I could have made in a day. This year, I put my money where my mouth is and made a few decorative wall letters. These things are so easy to make with nothing but scrap-wood and some art supplies.

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S8.E22 ∙ Kids kitchen step stool

Mon, Dec 08, 2014

The Kids Kitchen Step Stool is an asset to any family with kids. One of Nicole's favorite things to do with our son is cook. So I set out to design a kids step-stool that includes features like safety elements, height adjustability, custom-sizing for kitchen counter-tops, and a nice wide platform. The end result is the Kids Kitchen Step Stool with some Arts and Crafts flair.

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S8.E23 ∙ Salt cellar

Sat, Dec 13, 2014

After posting the video for the Kitchen Helper, several folks asked if I built the little salt cellar we have in our kitchen. I didn't. But I decided the design was straightforward enough that I'd try to make a copy for myself and maybe a few extra as gifts. If you or someone in your life loves to cook, you are definitely going to want to make a few.

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