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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_CGX7HCw73nA/Rlni3juK3pI/AAAAAAAAAFk/qImDmy9XYT0/s400/furniture+02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5069332299691777682" border="0" /></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FurnitureCraft/~4/183031804" height="1" width="1"/> furniture 01 http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/furniture-01.html <div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_CGX7HCw73nA/RlnjFzuK3qI/AAAAAAAAAFs/klll9Bh8QBM/s1600-h/furniture+01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_CGX7HCw73nA/RlnjFzuK3qI/AAAAAAAAAFs/klll9Bh8QBM/s400/furniture+01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5069332544504913570" border="0" /></a><br /></div> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:+2;color:#49bb4c;"><i>ABOUT US</i></span></b></span></p> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif;font-size:85%;">Okecrafts is a company specializing in making handicrafts made from natural materials such as bamboo, wood, stone, terracotta, stone, etc.</span></p> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif;font-size:85%;">We are also production and export of Table Lamps, Wooden Photo Frames, Wooden Mirror Frames, Natural Stone, Candle Holder and decorative Bowls and modern-living pine wood furniture.</span></p> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif;font-size:85%;">All products are purely handcrafted, making them unique and have artistic value. Since they are made of natural materials, they are environmentally friendly. </span></p> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family:Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif;font-size:85%;">Our handicrafts are sure will give beauty to your homes. 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A sporty way to keep unwanted drips at bay while showing support for your team. Tin with cork bottom. Each coaster is 3 1/2" diameter x 1/8" thick. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MBPCZA?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=berbdenghati-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=B000MBPCZA">BUY NOW</a><br /></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FurnitureCraft/~4/208866625" height="1" width="1"/> Designer Wine Rack Side Table with Wood Top in Scroll Style Structure http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/designer-wine-rack-side-table-with-wood-top-in-scroll-style-structure.html <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KNM3K?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=berbdenghati-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=B0002KNM3K"><img alt="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51G4DC0PYZL.jpg" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b class="h1">Product Features</b><br /> </div><div class="content"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 25px; text-align: justify;"><li>Designer Wine Rack w/Wood Top in Scroll Style Structure</li><li>Dining and Kitchen</li><li>0-2 Days for processing, and ships in 3 day(s) via Ground Shipping.</li><li>Dining and Kitchen - Wine Racks</li><li>v167d-2591</li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KNM3K?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=berbdenghati-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=B0002KNM3K">BUY NOW</a><br /></li></ul> </div><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FurnitureCraft/~4/208866624" height="1" width="1"/> TLC for Your Table Saw http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/tlc-for-your-table-saw.html <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AaGYdoPreA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="270" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> <br /> <p>In this episode of the Woodworkers Resource Video Podcast we're going to get your table saw running in tip top shape. Most of the time there's not much we do to our table saw unless something goes wrong. But a little maintenance can go a long way in prolonging the life of your saw as well as produce better cuts. </p><p>We show you how to clean the workings of your table saw and then what kind of lubricant to use so that sawdust isn't drawn to it like a magnet. </p><p>We'll also show you how to check for arbor runout, and arbor flange runout. </p><p>In order to get nice straight or square cuts on the table saw everything has to be properly aligned. We'll show you how to align your table saw blade parallel to the fence so that you'll get the results you want, and if you need to make adjustments, we'll show you how to make it right.</p><p>A lot more is covered. By the end of the video, your table saw running like a well oiled machine!</p><p>Also, don't forget to go to our website and sign up for our newsletter. When you do you'll get a free gift. Go to our website to find out more.</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com </p><p>-Craig Stevens</p><p>contactus@woodworkersresource.com </p><p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=hVw2tkC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=hVw2tkC" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=42s1pCC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=42s1pCC" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=6fPJPEC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=6fPJPEC" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=CFmt3Hc"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=CFmt3Hc" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=P7bIDxc"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=P7bIDxc" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=3mrpeNc"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=3mrpeNc" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WoodworkersresourceVideo/~4/199548246" height="1" width="1"/> Interview with Christopher Schwarz http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/interview-with-christopher-schwarz.html <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AaW4bYPreA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="270" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> <br /> <p>Welcome from WoodworkersResource.com. In our first audio only episode, we get the chance to interview Christopher Schwarz. Chris is the editor of both Popular Woodworking and Woodworking Magazine. He also maintains two blogs @ www.lostartpress.com and www.woodworking-magazine.com/blog/. Now, you can add to that author. Chris' new book, "Workbenches: From Design &amp; Theory to Construction &amp; Use" is going to be the focus of our interview. But, I couldn't help but ask Chris some other questions as well, like what's it like being an editor of a woodworking magazine? Yeah, you're probably going to be a little jealous when you hear his answer. </p><p>If you've ever wanted to build your own workbench, or if you're frustrated with the design of your current workbench, you're going to want to hear what Christopher Schwarz has to say about one of his favorite topics: Workbenches.</p><p>Also, don't forget to go to our website and sign up for our newsletter. When you do you'll get a free gift. Go to our website to find out more.</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=yO0ochD"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=yO0ochD" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=t6V0AxD"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=t6V0AxD" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=YzM6lFD"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=YzM6lFD" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=uNm0dpd"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=uNm0dpd" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=0OeqDSd"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=0OeqDSd" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=fAGlowd"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=fAGlowd" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WoodworkersresourceVideo/~4/219004851" height="1" width="1"/> The Woodworking Show Atlanta 2008 Part 1 http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/the-woodworking-show--atlanta-2008-part-1.html <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AajVAIPreA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="510" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> <br /> <p>Here's the first episode of several to come on our time at the Woodworking Show in Atlanta, GA. In this episode we give you a taste of what it's like to attend one of these events. You'll see booth after booth of vendors showing their products to thousands of interested woodworkers, seminars that teach skills, and deals being made on every corner. </p><p>We also picked a few vendors that had some really cool tools to show case in our videos. In this first video, we bring you Alex from Carter Products, makers of innovative products for your bandsaw.</p><p>While we were at the Atlanta Woodworking Show we were able to talk a few of the vendors into giving our subscribers some great deals on their products. So if you're a subscriber, be on the look out for more information. If you're not a subscriber, it's not too late. Simply head on over to our website and sign-up!</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=IPIX2eE"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=IPIX2eE" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=Q72Av2E"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=Q72Av2E" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=nsUmQuE"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=nsUmQuE" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=kMPvzNe"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=kMPvzNe" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=RqK9tJe"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=RqK9tJe" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=VJneXUe"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=VJneXUe" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WoodworkersresourceVideo/~4/232841090" height="1" width="1"/> Interview with Jim Heavey of Wood Magazine http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/interview-with-jim-heavey-of-wood-magazine.html <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AarjDoPreA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="510" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> <br /> <p>Here's the second interview we did at The Woodworking Show in Atlanta, GA. This interview is with Jim Heavey of Wood Magazine. Jim tours the country working at woodworking trade shows for Wood Magazine. </p><p>Jim's job is to conduct workshops that teach woodworking skills such as how to cut and install crown moulding, building small jewerly boxes. installing cabinets, and everything inbetween. </p><p>I hope you enjoy this interview. If you have any questions you can email us @:</p><p>contactus@woodworkersresource.com</p><p>For more information on woodworking and to sign up for our newsletter so that you never miss a video, go to:</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com</p><p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=mdwk5vE"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=mdwk5vE" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=gZiRCkE"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=gZiRCkE" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=LS5pQ4E"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=LS5pQ4E" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=Fcanzte"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=Fcanzte" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=5i2vqWe"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=5i2vqWe" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=qzpr6qe"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=qzpr6qe" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WoodworkersresourceVideo/~4/241158921" height="1" width="1"/> Turning a Finial Out of a 2 x 4 http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/turning-a-finial-out-of-a-2-x-4.html <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AayZAIPreA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="510" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> <br /> <p>Here's another interview that we got a chance to do at the this years The Woodworking Show in Atlanta, GA. </p><p>In this video we interview Mark Sillay. Mark is a member of the Georgia Association of Woodturners. He also teaches at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. </p><p>Mark uses a unique grind on his spindle gouge and shows how he sharpens it. If you've never seen the Jool Tool sharpening system, you're going to be impressed. We have a whole separate interview with the CEO of the Jool Tool in an up coming interview.</p><p>After sharpening his spindle gouge, Mark proceeds to cut a very delicate finial out of a piece of 2x4! You gotta see this to believe it.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Craig Stevens</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com</p><p>P.S. Don't forget to go to our website to sign up for our newsletter and to receive updates on when we release new videos.</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=LtodeKF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=LtodeKF" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=5TscULF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=5TscULF" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=qTSV0tF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=qTSV0tF" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=CMZ93rf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=CMZ93rf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=HVzM3zf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=HVzM3zf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=aseciKf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=aseciKf" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WoodworkersresourceVideo/~4/245900630" height="1" width="1"/> A New Way to Sharpen Your Tools http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/a-new-way-to-sharpen-your-tools.html <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/Aa2hDoPreA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="510" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> <br /> <p>Here's another video from our trip to The Woodworking Show in Atlanta, GA. In this video we get a look at a very innovative tool to sharpen your your woodworking tools, the Jool Tool. </p><p>My good friend Rob interviews the CEO of Jool Tool, Anie Piliguian, about how this sharpening system works.</p><p>We were sure impressed with the speed and ease that the Jool Tool can put a razor sharp edge on cutting tools.</p><p>If you have any questions about the Jool Tool or anything related to woodworking, visit our site at:</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com </p><p>Craig Stevens </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=Lu9JWFF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=Lu9JWFF" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=k5SJsCF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=k5SJsCF" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=FSpBpGF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=FSpBpGF" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=Ccb5s1f"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=Ccb5s1f" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=OkU6L3f"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=OkU6L3f" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=axQQjTf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=axQQjTf" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WoodworkersresourceVideo/~4/249749617" height="1" width="1"/> Forstner Bits on Steroids http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/forstner-bits-on-steroids.html <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AbD8FYPreA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="270" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> <br /> <p>Here's another episode we shot at The Woodworking Show in Atlanta GA. While at the show we had the opportunity to interview Joseph Strong with Bad Dog Tools. Joe demonstrated their Rover Bits to us, and to say we were impressed would be an understatement. </p><p>Rover Bits are like a forstner bit, an auger bit, and a spade bit wrapped up into one. Ever tried to use a forstner bit in your cordless drill? How about drill straight into a nail embedded in a piece of wood with any bit without damaging it? </p><p>Watch this video to see what amazing things you can do with Rover Bits. </p><p>To learn more about these bits visit our website at:</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com</p><p>Craig Stevens </p><p>P.S. Just to let you know, I have no financial part with Bad Dog Tools. This is strictly a demonstration video of a cool product that I though you might find a need for in your shop. </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=f72rbhG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=f72rbhG" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=KG81wnG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=KG81wnG" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=FKsJvJG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=FKsJvJG" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=i3nCI2g"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=i3nCI2g" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=OHWErDg"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=OHWErDg" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=pIVLqog"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=pIVLqog" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WoodworkersresourceVideo/~4/263344073" height="1" width="1"/> Woodshop Safety for Kids http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/woodshop-safety-for-kids.html <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AbaFMYPreA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="580" height="370" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> <br /> <p>In talking with some of my woodworking friends on this subject, I learned that most were not comfortable with kids being in their shops because of safety concerns. Granted, there are extra precautions that must be taken when kids are present, but don't let this keep you from introducing woodworking to your kids, grandchildren, or even the kids up the street. And if you're a parent or grandparent who doesn't have a lot of knowledge around woodworking, but your kids have an interest, don't let fear of them getting hurt keep you from teaching them.</p><p>It is up to us as adult woodworkers to pass our knowledge down to those that show interest. If we don't, who will? Our schools? Doubtful. Find a child to nurture and teach what you know. Don't be afraid to let them in because they "might" get hurt. How did you learn?</p><p>Here are somethings to keep in mind when working with kids in your shop:</p><ul><li>Make sure all your power tools are unplugged. That way you don't have to worry about it.</li><li>Make sure that all the blades on your power tools are covered or lowered so they're not exposed to little fingers.</li><li>Stick to hand tools in the beginning no matter how old the kids are. They need this foundation anyway.</li><li>Don't leave your kids unsupervised in the shop no matter how comfortable you are with their knowledge, maturity level, or skill. Accidents can and will happen.</li><li>Using hand tools like hand saws can wear kids out quickly. Watch for this, step-in and help out during these times. When kids (and adults) get tired, mistakes are more likely to occur.</li><li>With that last point being said, however; don't do all the work for kids just because YOU CAN! Let them do the work they can, and be willing to let them make mistakes on their own. This one is tough for us parents, trust me, I know.</li><li>First and foremost, make it fun for them! Let them have some say into what they build. There are only so many bird houses a kid can make.</li></ul><p>The video that we shot on shop safety for kids is not all encompassing, not even close. But, it will give you some good points to help you get started. My hope for this video is take it will make you more comfortable with having kids in your shop and for your kids to have a good and safe time with you.</p><p>If you have any questions or comments about the video after you've viewed it, just send us an email at:</p><p>contactus@woodworkersresource.com</p><p>And for more information on woodworking whether you're 7 or 70, go to our website at:</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com </p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>Craig Stevens </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=wKOesH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=wKOesH" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=KeZ9RH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=KeZ9RH" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=z0k1KH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=z0k1KH" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=0oloJh"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=0oloJh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=Dt5iih"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=Dt5iih" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=2hhp4h"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=2hhp4h" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WoodworkersresourceVideo/~4/283673755" height="1" width="1"/> Building a Bookcase http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/building-a-bookcase.html <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AbeyMYPreA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="580" height="370" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> <br /> <p>In this episode of the WoodworkersResource.com video podcast we're going to be looking into building simple bookcases. In this first part, we look at different joinery methods to construct our bookcase. We'll talk about advantages and disadvantages of using butt joints, rabbits, and pocket hole joinery to construct bookcases.</p><p>In part II we'll look into constructing face frames and ways to make sure that they fit perfectly, everytime.</p><p>If you would like to be alerted to when we release new episodes, simple go to our website and sign up to receive our newsletter. Just for signing up, you'll receive a special "Bonus" from us as our way of saying, THANKS!</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com</p><p>Craig Stevens </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=WNfnDH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=WNfnDH" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=pA0EPH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=pA0EPH" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=mopz9H"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=mopz9H" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=lcZ0sh"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=lcZ0sh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=n74G0h"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=n74G0h" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=1WLYCh"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=1WLYCh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WoodworkersresourceVideo/~4/289125891" height="1" width="1"/> Building a Bookcase Part II http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/building-a-bookcase-part-ii.html <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/Abf6GYPreA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> <br /> <p>Part II of our Building a Bookcase video series covers the topic of face frames. We talk about ways to construct face frames (mortise and tenon, and pocket hole joinery) along with things to consider when figuring out what size your face frames need to be.</p><p>We'll even show you how to make sure your face frames fit your bookcase perfectly every time.</p><p>For more information on woodworking and to be alerted to future videos podcasts, go to our website and sign up for our newsletter.</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com</p><p>Thanks for watching!</p><p>Craig Stevens </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=OpOIiH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=OpOIiH" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=X4RHyH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=X4RHyH" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=uF3fjH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=uF3fjH" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=ACkklh"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=ACkklh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=w2Zsfh"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=w2Zsfh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=D1m5sh"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=D1m5sh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WoodworkersresourceVideo/~4/291201543" height="1" width="1"/> Building a Bookcase Part III http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/building-a-bookcase-part-iii.html <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/Abmae4PreA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="580" height="370" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> <br /> <p>In this episode of the Woodworkers Resource Video Podcast we're continuing the topic of building bookcases. This time we look at cutting and installing crown molding on our bookcase. </p><p>We will show you how to use simple off the shelf crown molding you can find at most "Big Box" hardware stores to really dress up your bookcase.</p><p>Ever had problems getting tight joints when install crown molding? I'll show you a simple way to get perfect looking miters every time!</p><p>If you would like to be notified when new espisodes come out, sign up for our newsletter at:</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com</p><p>And as always, if you have any questions or comments, you can email us at:</p><p>contactus@woodworkersresource.com </p><p>Thanks for Watching! </p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=3qFpyH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=3qFpyH" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=5aOCtH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=5aOCtH" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=FQOOeH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=FQOOeH" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=97ohNh"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=97ohNh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=dA9TSh"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=dA9TSh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=BC5bKh"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=BC5bKh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WoodworkersresourceVideo/~4/296807648" height="1" width="1"/> Building a Bookcase Part IV http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/building-a-bookcase-part-iv.html <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AbyiBYPreA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="580" height="370" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> <br /> <p>In this episode we look at attaching a fixed shelf by two different methods: Biscuit Joinery and with a Stopped Dado Joint.</p><p>Next, we look at different ways to reinforce our shelves so they won't sag under the weight that's put on them. We also talk about a cool program that can calculate for you, based on information you put in, whether your shelves are strong enough to support what you intend to put on them.</p><p>Finally, we look at how to cut the rabbit joints into the side pieces for the back to fit into so you end up with a nice, clean looking fit. </p><p>Thanks so much for watching, we hope you enjoy!</p><p>And as always, if you have any questions, or want more information, go to our website:</p><p>www.WoodworkersResource.com </p><p>Craig Stevens</p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=ubA4kI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=ubA4kI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=31mIbI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=31mIbI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=j1UktI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=j1UktI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=34y7ci"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=34y7ci" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=x9oRxi"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=x9oRxi" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?a=tOamSi"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/WoodworkersresourceVideo?i=tOamSi" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WoodworkersresourceVideo/~4/309068051" height="1" width="1"/> Water Stones Oil Stones or Scary Sharp How Does Cupid Sharpen His Arrows http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/water-stones--oil-stones--or-scary-sharp---how-does-cupid-sharpen-his-arrows-.html <p class="MsoNormal">I don’t like cut flowers.<span style=""> </span>Flowers don’t do anything for me.<span style=""> </span>I do know that they work.<span style=""> </span>I understand the pheromone rush they ignite in women, but they sort of kick off the opposite reaction in me.<span style=""> </span>I truly don’t like the smell of flowers.<span style=""> </span>I have tried to explain to my wife, Gail, that flowers affect my nose and almost create a tingling/burning reaction.<span style=""> </span>(I think they negatively impact my allergies).</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">However, I am not anti-flower.<span style=""> </span>For me, I think flowers are a lot like colonoscopies.<span style=""> </span>I don’t personally like them, but I’m glad mankind has them around for the people who want and need them.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In years past I would do the roses thing.<span style=""> </span>I think the only flowers I provided to old girlfriends were roses.<span style=""> </span>However, when I met Gail it somehow came out that roses just weren’t her thing.<span style=""> </span>So, for the last 11.75 years, I have not purchased roses.<span style=""> </span>Instead, I just call the florist and say something like this, “Give me something nice between $75 and $100.<span style=""> </span>You guys are professionals so I’m going to defer to your expertise.”<span style=""> </span>I can tell you without question…this technique works.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Earlier this week Gail achieved a personal goal.<span style=""> </span>(She made it 24 hours sober.)<span style=""> </span>So I decided to send her flowers yesterday.<span style=""> </span>I called the florist and quoted a dollar amount, and had them write the following item on the card, “This has nothing to do with Valentine’s Day.<span style=""> </span>This is because I am proud of you.<span style=""> </span>Love, Jeff.”<span style=""> </span>The lady took the credit card information, and then she said, “Would you like to go ahead and set something up for Valentine’s Day?”<span style=""> </span>I responded, “Despite what the card said, this is going to cover Valentine’s Day, too.”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Gail works in a Doctors’ Office.<span style=""> </span>The nursing staff is comprised of all women.<span style=""> </span>The physician Gail works for is female.<span style=""> </span>So I know that when I send Gail flowers, I am putting myself up there on the pedestal so that Gail can say, “Y’all lookee here at what my man did!!!!!!!!!!!!!”<span style=""> </span>Let me also say this…I really love women.<span style=""> </span>If Gail was 1/100<sup>th</sup> the flirt that I am, we’d be divorced in a week.<span style=""> </span>So it is my goal to always be the guy that Gail’s friends compare their husbands to.<span style=""> </span>It’s just my sick and twisted, spotlight-hogging personality that I want all hot chicks on the planet to think that I am the greatest guy in the universe.<span style=""> </span>(I am always working on back up plans in case something happens to Gail...) At Gail’s office the flowers went over BIG.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Gail didn’t bring them home yesterday.<span style=""> </span>She will leave them at work this week so she can enjoy them (and so they continue to get shown off to her coworkers).<span style=""> </span>She emailed me this morning and said that when she walked in the office she could smell them when she was in the hall around the corner from her desk.<span style=""> </span>I emailed back, “So you’re saying your entire office smells like a funeral home????”<span style=""> </span>I am glad the flowers aren’t coming home yet.<span style=""> </span>I really do hate the smell of flowers.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">However, this afternoon it hit me.<span style=""> </span>I finally figured out what flowers truly mean to women.<span style=""> </span>It’s something like this….</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I’m coming back to the office after lunch and the Woodcraft van is sitting in the parking lot.<span style=""> </span>Oooohhh…somebody’s gettin’ a present!!!!!<span style=""> </span>I go back to my desk and sit down thinking about who in the office is dating someone new, or who has an anniversary, or who may have learned some new X-rated move.<span style=""> </span>Suddenly, the phone rings and I answer to find the receptionist asking me to come up to the front desk.<span style=""> </span>I get that little flutter in my belly, and I head toward the front.<span style=""> </span>As I round the corner, I can see the brown cardboard box with the Lie-Nielsen logo.<span style=""> </span>It’s a BIG box!!!!!!!!<span style=""> </span>The receptionist is smiling and she tells me that I have a present.<span style=""> </span>The box is about 10 pounds, and when I flip it open I find a Jointer plane.<span style=""> </span>It’s the Big One.<span style=""> </span>It’s the #8.<span style=""> </span>Also, it has the optional Cocobolo Handles.<span style=""> </span>I open the card and read, “Just because I love you….G.”<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rather than put it back in the box, I cut open the blue anti-rust plastic and pull it out.<span style=""> </span>I sort of embellish it with the packing paper (my version of wrapping it in swaddling clothes) and I take it back to my desk where I set it up on top of my overhead bin.<span style=""> </span>In a steady stream every guy in the office comes by to look at my Jointer Plane and tell me how beautiful it is.<span style=""> </span>They take it down and sweep it through the air smoothing imaginary timber sitting on an imaginary bench just outside my office.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The women in the office see all of this, but most don’t get involved with my gift.<span style=""> </span>But every guy tells me how beautiful it is, and they tell me how lucky I am to have a wife like Gail.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Beautiful tools unexpectedly delivered to you at work so that all of your friends can see how much your wife loves you.<span style=""> </span>That’s what flowers are.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">(Ignore the fact that Lie-Nielsen Jointer Planes don’t rust and disintegrate over the course of 8 days…<span style=""> </span>it will destroy the analogy and drag you back to the reality of expensive dead flowers and realistic gifts from your wife…like new socks.)</p> When I was a boy this was a REAL holiday http://woodworking.emoondo.com/tags/when-i-was-a-boy---this-was-a-real-holiday-.html <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">George Washington chopped down the Cherry Tree, but for Presidents’ Day…we’re chopping prices on everything in the store!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">This Monday only, you must come to Macy’s Presidents’ Day Mattress <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Sale</st1:place></st1:city>!!!!!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I guess things just sort of lose their edge with time.<span style=""> </span>I don’t exactly know when we went from honoring <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region>’s Commanders in Chief to just having an excuse for no mail service and a bitchin’ sale, but it has been at least 30 years.<span style=""> </span>However, I think it would be neat if stores tailored their sales to the man currently in the White House.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Just imagine the late 1990’s….</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">“And be sure to check out the clearance rack where all stained, black dresses are at a special discount….”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yeah, Presidents’ Day doesn’t really mean anything to anybody outside of the roster of government employees who took the day off.<span style=""> </span>However, eventually time passes and every holiday slides down from the pedestal of remembrance and becomes just as trivialized as every other former “great” holiday (Arbor Day, Columbus Day, St. Patrick’s Day, etc.).</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I don’t know if <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place> will be honest and accept the reality of it, but we are less than 50 years away from Martin Luther King, Jr. Day being equally blown off by 99.9% of the population.<span style=""> </span>Before 2050, you will flip on your funky 3D Hologram Generator that replaced that Crappy Old 120 inch High Def TV and you will see some horrible black actor in a dark suit with a narrow tie say, “I have a Dream!!!!!!!!!!<span style=""> </span>That everything in the store is 30 to 50% off!!!!!!!!!!!”<span style=""> </span>Mark my words, friends:<span style=""> </span><b style=""><i style="">Someday, we in <st1:country-region st="on">America</st1:country-region> will witness the MLK DAY White <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Sale</st1:place></st1:city></i></b><i style="">.</i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Now, I do want to acknowledge that among my circle of friends who know what funny is…I am considered “The King of Inappropriate Humor.”<span style=""> </span>However, what I have written above is not meant to be humorous.<span style=""> </span>It’s just an example of how today’s greatness will almost always be lost on the kids born two generations from now.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In closing, to end on an up note (and to provide perspective to what I said above), I am going to tell you the Honest-to-God true story of the most inappropriate joke I ever told.<span style=""> </span>A couple of years ago Gail and I were at Hobby Lobby and I looked over at an aisle end cap that was about 15 feet away from the cash registers.<span style=""> </span>On that end cap were little plaster busts about 6 inches tall of famous historical figures.<span style=""> </span>There was a plaster Shakespeare next to the bust of George Washington.<span style=""> </span>Straight off of Schroeder’s piano was the little bust of Beethoven.<span style=""> </span>Without taking a second to think, I picked up the John F. Kennedy bust, turned to face the cash register, and asked, “Excuse me, Maam, is this one on sale, because it seems to be missing the whole back side of its head?”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">That was the most inappropriate joke I ever told.<span style=""> </span>If you don’t believe me, you can ask Gail.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Anyway, the point of this blog entry is that I truly worry that today’s kids and the children of tomorrow just aren’t going to be as respectful as we adults are today.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>