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268 - Jig of the Month - Custom Sanding Blocks
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Matt's Basement Workshop PodcastThe return of Jig of the Month!! It's been a long while since our last jig episode and hopefully this won't disappoint. Sanding blocks are a common staple of the woodshop, and even if you're all about the hand planes or even the orbital sander, sanding blocks are crucial for giving you nice flat surfaces everytime.
Not to mention custom made sanding blocks are a great way to use some of those scraps we have laying around!
REMEMBER! If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag you can always drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com. OR you can call me and leave a voice mail too!! 1 231 354-2338
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Hendrik is wrapping up his annual three part finishing seminars:
Part 2 "Hand Finishing and Rubbing Out" - May 24th.
Part 3"Antique Restoration Techniques" - May 31st or June 7th.
Also, coming up on June 14th, Hendrik is conducting a seminar based on his book "Starting and Running a Woodworking Business"at his Acton, Ontario Workshop. If you'd like to attend or just get more information about these seminars contact Hendrik at info@passionforwood.com.
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Tool-Related Historical Artifacts
00/00/0000, 00:00 | WoodworkingONLINE.com 
I like old tools. It can be a 100-year old hand plane or a 50-year old table saw. I enjoy the history and reading about old tool companies. For power tool history, the Old Woodworking Machines (OWWM) web site is a great resource. There you can find photos, instruction manuals, and catalogs that tool collectors have uploaded to share with everyone. I’ve used OWWM frequently when I needed a manual for an old tool that somehow managed to find its way into my garage shop.
And if your a fan of old catalogs, photos, and other paper items related to old manufacturers of hand tools, check out Gary Robert’s Toolemera web site. Gary collects, studies, and enjoys old tools and related books and ephemera. There you’ll find old bills of sale, postcards, letterhead, books, pamphlets, and assorted other items from Gary’s collection. I’ve got one of his old photos as wallpaper on my computer screen. It’s fun just browsing through Gary’s site.
278 Child's Bookcase Part 3
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Matt's Basement Workshop PodcastHey folks it's time for part 3 of this multi-part series following me building a child's bookcase for a friend of the family. As promised, I documented the build. The good, the bad and the ugly and I'll be posting new episodes on Wednesdays from this point out, enjoy!!
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Cabinet stand...
00/00/0000, 00:00 | The Refined Edge
I assembled the stand and am test fitting it in the photo a few hours after glue up. It fits well and is in very good alignment with the cabinet. This is a concern otherwise the stand looks more like an afterthought than designed with the cabinet if it doesn't fit right. The twin stretchers at the bottom work out well and introduce a small focal point into the design. It is quite a small feat getting the rails and stretchers in position for the glue up and a good point to stop and plan this out well. I assembled the sides initially, then put everything together with the front and rear rails and stretchers. The upper and lower rails are mortised into the legs with single tenons, whereas the twin stretchers are dowelled into the bottom side rails.I am quite pleased at the aesthetics of the piece and the harmony between the cabinet and stand. I needed to spend some time at the edge treatment phase of all the stand components. The edges of each component are slightly chamfered with a small hand plane, then the edge transition is touched with a very fine sanding block to knock out any sharp edges. Since this is all done by hand, I find myself counting the exact number of strokes with the hand plane, in this case two. It is recommended that all the components be completed in one pass to avoid confusion. In other cases, where multiple passes are necessary, counting the handplane strokes is a good technique.
The stand is also beech and all the front and side facing components have non-descript grain pattern, straight grain for the most part, to not introduce any crazy graphics which take away from the main focal point, the cabinet.
I'm kind of anxious at this point to complete the interior of the cabinet, create the drawers and a small partition, then the pulls, so I can begin to apply finish. I'm curious to see how the figure of the door panels comes out. Of course, I can always wet the surfaces with naptha to temporarily see the figure pop, but I can wait a few more days.
I had a little deliberation deciding on the final height of the cabinet and settled for a 55 inch height , along with a second opinion from my better half. Having the piece too low and it begins to look like a credenza , too high and the stand begins to look spindly. I also wanted to provide an opportunity to see the cabinet as a whole, including a partial view of the top. Accessibility and visibility of the cabinet interior is also important as this is somewhat of a showcase cabinet, and my wife and I did take this into consideration.
Podcast #33: Quick & Easy Joinery
00/00/0000, 00:00 | WoodworkingONLINE.comIf I had the time, I’d build every project with hand-cut mortise and tenon or dovetail joinery. But that’s not a very realistic goal, nor is it necessary. There are plenty of joinery methods out there that can be made both quickly and easily. During the seminar podcast, I’ll talk about three of my favorite “quick and easy” joinery methods.
One of the most “traditional” methods is the lap joint. It’s easy to cut with just one setup on the table saw. And it provides plenty of face grain gluing surface as well as a good amount of mechanical strength.
For a couple of “modern” joinery techniques that are especially quick and easy, you’ll have to purchase specialized machinery to produce them. I’m talking about biscuit joints and pocket hole joinery. Both of these methods get their mechanical strength from distinctive fastener’s — biscuits or pocket screws. But the best part is that each can be setup and cut in seconds.
Be sure to check out the Woodsmith Podcast Store for links to a few products that I used during this seminar.
Dungeon Happenings
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Woodworking DungeonI actually do have a few projects in the works!
~ I have a couple of pens that I need to get finished. They really should have been done a long time ago, but sadly they kept getting stuck on the backburner.
~ I have another set of Adirondack chairs to do. This set is going to be painted white. They are for one of the girls at work that has already purchased two others. She also wants a couple more foot rests to go with them. The foot rests aren't quite as far along as the chairs though...
~ I have another small table in the works also. Similar in size to the table I made for my daughter, this one is being made with some oak that once was a hand rail in a local college.
~ I also have that dresser from oh so long ago that I would like to make some progress on. In a way, I'm actually glad that project got halted. I've found a few ways to overcome some perceived obstacles in that project that I feel fairly confident in tackling now.
So if I can stay focused and busy, I might actually have some interesting posts coming up soon. It would be nice to end the year with a barrage of completed projects and postings!
297 Lumber Species of the Month - Walnut
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Matt's Basement Workshop PodcastHey everyone it's time for another installment of Lumber Species of the Month...and this time we're sharing a few facts on a favorite of a lot of woodworkers - Walnut.
Once abundant throughout the United States and growing to 150 FT tall and 6 FT in diameter Walnut was heavily harvested for it's beautiful grains and colors. It's the only natural "brown" colored wood found growing in the states.
While it's still readily available the trees today average about 80-100 FT tall and usually only about 3 FT in diameter...a stark contrast from before. But still it's a beautiful wood to work with...
Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session. If you're planning on being at the IWF in Atlanta, anyone wanting to have a chat with Hendrik can leave a message for him in the Press Lounge. Or, better yet, he'll be attending The Wood Whisperer's after-show get together Friday evening, August 22nd.
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Ahhh, the people we meet!
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Wooden Rings from Touch Wood Rings
"Clearly, you and David appreciate what these rings mean to us. Ray and I were both so struck by how beautiful they are!
We are thrilled! The presentation of the rings was a thoughtful "extra".
While we picked the woods used to create them--the artistry and craftsmanship make them the works of art they are.
They are a perfect representation of what we both believe about our relationship....it will stay strong and beautiful if we pay attention and treat it as the very valuable "work" it is. It will get worn as we move through life. But, if we take good care and fix the problems before they get too far gone-- we can enjoy the beauty, strength and "lightness" for the rest of our lives. Many thanks-- it was truely a pleasure. "
Justin DiPalma at the Wheaton Arts Craft Fair
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Furnitology ProductionsSo I met Justin DiPalma for the first time face to face in May 2008 in my kitchen. Our first introduction was through the internet and we decided to drive up to T-Chisel's shop in Boston for a woodworker's weekend together. A good friendship evolved. We talked woodworking and the direction of woodworking, his personal preferences to woodworking, dream pieces to build and then he mentioned a juried show he applied to. Justin hadn't heard if he'd been accepted yet.
THEN.............at the 12 hour, the acceptance letter came. The BIG Hustle was on.
Under real tight time constraints, Justin met every objective including the completion of one of his dream pieces.......his interpretation of a Delaware Valley Lowboy.
After observing Justin work in Boston and seeing his passion for the craft, I had to see him in his first Craft Show.
Here's to Justin DiPalma.....stepp'in up a level.
Enjoy!!!!!
A Trip to the Spa
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Skiving OffSee, I slept in Sunday morning and I forgot to watch the Belgian Grand Prix. Then, because I missed it, my friend Terry told me to not even read anything about the race until I was able to watch the replay (that I finally recorded this afternoon on Speed Channel).
So tonight I watched the Belgian Grand Prix that was run this past Sunday at Spa (a mere 35 miles from Genk, where I used to work on occasions). The race was the normal excitement, but with 3 laps to go it went CRAZY when the rain began to fall.
With almost none of the cars on wet tires, the finish of that race came down to which driver could feather the throttle and get around the track while only using about 25% of the car’s available horsepower.
Sometimes it’s not a matter of how much power you have…it comes down to the skills of the one wielding that power. None of the guys on the podium at Spa finished that race with his engine pushed anywhere close to 19,000 rpms.
Hmmmm….I started out writing this thinking the Belgian Grand Prix might be a great metaphor for the using hand tools, but now that I think about it, the race at Spa wasn’t about the tools. It makes a better argument for the importance of always monitoring the moisture content.
cheated out of the win by the corrupt Ferrari team.
Preparing the drawer cases (3)...
00/00/0000, 00:00 | The Refined Edge.JPG)
The measurements of the boards which comprise the four drawer case panels are a tad smaller than originally planned, so I have had to forgo squaring the ends of the boards of each of eight boards. Instead I have assembled the eight boards into four panels and will instead square then ends of these panels off. It is just an arbitrary decision at this point and doesn't affect the assembly of the panels, although nicer panels would have resulted had I squared the ends of the boards first. This also allows me to dial in as much length as absolutely possible in each of the panels.I had also jointed the mating edges of each of the boards, the edge which mates with the other, matching board of the panel. This went well and I let the boards sit for a day or so afterwards to determine if any further cupping would result. A very small bit of cupping did result, and of course it becomes more pronounced due to the width of the panels. The next step involved scribbling witness lines across each of the cupped faces of the boards and handplaning the outside edge area working towards the middle. I regularly go back and forth with a flat, steel rule to determine how much progress is being made. I also try not to overshoot... which essentially decreases the overall thickness of each of the boards.
At this point, I have four panels ready to be squared to finish dimensions, both in width and length. A small part of each of the panels form the sides of the drawer case. I will also need to cross cut these sections off, which leaves me with four shorter panels which form the tops and bottoms of the drawer case.
I'm going to take some time and spend it outdoors today. We had wintry weather until late last week, but this week has been getting wamer and sunnier with temps in the low 70's today. We've had such a long winter up here, and this weather couldn't arrive soon enough.
USA versus UK language usage
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Son's First Pen Turning
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Wood Destruction by a Woodscrub
My 17 year old son, the one I built the black desk for, completed his first project on the lathe.
Using my Harbor Freight Mini Lathe he turned a mechanical pencil using a Rockler kit. The wood is some scrap padauk I had, and the finish is shellac.
While he had some guidance from me, the work was all him.
He's excited and wants to turn many more!
A happy ending
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Wooden Rings from Touch Wood Rings
New Plunge Base for Porter-Cable 890 Router
00/00/0000, 00:00 | WoodworkingONLINE.com
The flood is starting already. In addition to launching a new web site (www.deltaportercable.com), Porter-Cable today announced the availability of a new plunge base for their 890-series routers. From their press release:
The plunge base is offered as part of multi-base kits, models 893PK, 894PK and 895PK, as well as an accessory, model 8931. With machined brass brushings and steel guide rods, the upgraded base offers an extremely smooth and durable plunge stroke for greater user control and accuracy. In addition, a through-the-column dust collection system supports efficient dust removal, and yields improved bit and cut-line visibility when used with a durable, clear Lexan® sub-base and dust shroud, which come as standard.
To further enhance precision and ease of operation, the base features a six-position adjustable turret stop for stepped plunge cuts; a single, flat side on the base that allows routing to be done in tighter spaces while also providing a straight reference point; a lever release for quick motor transitions between bases; and rubber overmolded handles for a comfortable grip.
The versatile plunge base, which accommodates the existing 890 series motor, is ideal for a variety of woodworking applications, including general purpose cutting, dado stops, fluting, rabbetting stops, and hinge cutting. The plunge base, model 8931, and multi-base kits, models 893PK, 894PK and 895PK, will be available for purchase in July 2007 for $115, $269, $289 and $289, respectively.
Better Pic of the Kingwood Pencil and the Shark photo studio!
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Wood Destruction by a Woodscrub
Now that I got my lighting back and functional, here's a better pic of the pencil shown in the previous post.
I've been asked about how I photograph my projects. When I think of it/am not too lazy/have batteries I use this rig.
It's a portable small item studio purchased at WalMart for $50. It includes two color corrected incandescent "hot" lights, the tent, blue and gray backgrounds, a little tripod, and a carrying case.
I also have a handheld strobe attached to the PC socket in my Kodak Z7590 digicam. The camera is held by a really REALLY old Graflex tripod.
In the photo is a roll of shipping tape. I use that as a lint catcher because there's always dust and lint and crap that settles on the background cloth. Adhesive tape is the easiest way to remove it on the spot.
Tin Coaster Set - Pittsburgh Steelers
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Furniture Craft
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Wooden Rings and Gentle Souls
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Wooden Rings from Touch Wood Rings
Koa, ash, purpleheart, juniper heart wood and maple wood rings.
Their wooden wedding rings ~ his blackwood with a rose wood band and hers of rose wood with a ecalyptus liner.
And her engagement ring ~ created with the same blackwood and koa as his wedding ring.
It was so much smaller than anything I could have imagined. And absolutely beautiful. I loved it immediately and I can't believe how much more I have grown to love it in the space of just two days. The grain in the koa is so incredible, and the colour so rich. I love the beautiful finish, the lightness and feel of it on my finger. It's perfect in every way. Thank you for creating a piece that so aptly represents our love - very unique and incredibly beautiful. 
Howdy Nicola and David, We love our rings! Thank you so much for including us in the whole process. The rings are pieces of art we will be proud to wear. We truely appreciate you actively providing a service which helps our environment. Thank you for so beautifully providing the reminders of our love for our partners, family, and everything. We all wish you both the best in your peaceful world. 
"On Friday night we went back to the pier that we got married on and said our vows to each other again and gave each other the rings. It was wonderful and we feel so great about our natural, handmade rings; more meaningful than we could have ever imagined! "
She said yes! Just wanted to send you a few pictures of our engagement. Patty loves the ring - it was a perfect choice! Thank you again for all your help and advice, it really paid off!
"Wow!" is the closest I can come to descibing the intricate detail and beauty that this ring possesses. The ring looks so nice against his skin tone. I just love it! Working with you guys has been such an amazing experience. I really admire y'alls lifestyles and your positive happy attitudes! It has been such a pleasure."
Oak wood rings ~ hers with a willow band and his with a cedar band.
"We got our rings and they're stunning. Thanks so much to the both of you. Now if only we could duplicate your simple and enriching lifestyle. "
Podcast #31: Selecting Lumber for Great-Looking Projects
00/00/0000, 00:00 | WoodworkingONLINE.comGreat looking projects don’t just happen — they’re made. It takes a lot of time and effort to come up with the best looking lumber to create a project that really stands out.
Dennis starts the seminar by discussing the differences between “hardwood” lumber and the stuff you’ll find on the racks at the lumber yard. Then he talks about board footage, grades, surfacing, moisture content, and finally, how to choose the best parts from a board for a particular project.
During the seminar, Dennis keeps reaching for a tape measure. The one he used is available at the Woodsmith Podcast Store, along with a few other items he uses to make selecting lumber easier.
Preparing the drawer cases (4)...
00/00/0000, 00:00 | The Refined Edge
I have completed dimensioning, handplaning and scraping the surfaces of the panels for the drawer cases. The panels were longer in length than necessary, an extra length allowance of each of the panels comprises one side of each drawer case. These drawer case sides will be rabbeted into the top and bottom panels. The grain orientation of the drawer cases is similar to the cabinet top and bottom, this is purposely designed in to accommodate any expansion and contraction due to humidity changes in the ambient air. In the lower drawer case, the sides are somewhat longer to accommodate two drawers and a drawer divider. The hardwood drawer divider will be fitted into dadoed slots in the center of either side of the drawer case. Dadoes run perpendicular to grain orientation as opposed to grooves which run parallel to the grain orientation.The drawer case sides, and top and bottom panels are oriented in the same direction to have the complete drawer case movement occur front to back similar to the cabinet itself. The drawer case sides need to be trimmed to size next and then a dado created in the dual drawer case. The drawer cases are assembled afterwards with careful attention to maintaining the drawer cases perfectly square. Once the assembly is complete, I will fit the drawer divider into its dado.
I'm anxious to begin work on the drawers and have yet to decide whether the drawer faces will be a contrasting color, most likely so. In this case, I need to find a wood which complements European Beech.
273 Router Bit of the Month
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Matt's Basement Workshop PodcastIt's the first Friday of a new month and that can mean only one thing here at Matt's Basement Workshop...IT'S TIME FOR ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!!!
Once again the great folks at Whiteside and Woodcraft sent us another router bit to tryout and giveaway. So for all of June ,Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's Shaker Style Rail and Stile set. A great set of bits that makes quick work of helping you build beautiful Shaker Style doors for whatever project you have coming up.
Unlike other Rail and Stile sets. Whiteside's set is designed to cut grooves that accept a 1/4" plywood panel without the rattling and loose fitting that others leave you with. And considering that it's on sale at Woodcraft for 25% off all month long...it's a deal you shouldn't miss.
REMEMBER! If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or you can always leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.
Hendrik is back this month and we're talking about "Why we woodwork". We'd love your feedback on why it is that you woodwork also, so call or write in to the show.
Don't forget too that Hendrik is wrapping up his annual finishing seminar: Part 3"Antique Restoration Techniques" - June 7th. Also, coming up on June 14th, Hendrik is conducting a seminar based on his book "Starting and Running a Woodworking Business"at his Acton, Ontario Workshop. If you'd like to attend or just get more information about these seminars contact Hendrik at info@passionforwood.com.
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267 - What I Do With Scraps and Shavings
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Matt's Basement Workshop PodcastWARNING!! I FORGOT TO TURN UP THE VOLUME WHEN I WAS RECORDING SO TODAY'S EPISODE NEEDS TO BE TURNED UP WHEN YOU LISTEN. SORRY?!?!
We all make scraps and shavings when we're building. What we do with them is as varied as the projects we build. I use to have stacks and stacks of these offcuts, since I couldn't bring myself to throw them away, but after just a few projects these add up and start taking up valuable space.
I've found a few things to do with mine, but I'm curious what you do with yours.
REMEMBER! If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag you can always drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com. OR you can call me and leave a voice mail too!! 1-231-354-2338
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Hendrik is wrapping up his annual three part finishing seminars:
Part 2 "Hand Finishing and Rubbing Out" - May 24th.
Part 3"Antique Restoration Techniques" - May 31st or June 7th.
Also, coming up on June 14th, Hendrik is conducting a seminar based on his book "Starting and Running a Woodworking Business"at his Acton, Ontario Workshop. If you'd like to attend or just get more information about these seminars contact Hendrik at info@passionforwood.com.
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Podcast #29: Top 5 Shop-Built Router Jigs
00/00/0000, 00:00 | WoodworkingONLINE.comJig plans for cutting circles, adjustable dadoes, and a flush trim jig are included in this week’s Woodsmith Woodworking Seminar Podcast. Bryan Nelson will also give the low down on how to build a hinge mortising jig and a unique router table sled that holds narrow workpieces firmly while routing across end grain.
Check out the Woodsmith Podcast Store for more deals on router bits and the seminar guide.
Woodworking Tips for Sharpening Hand Tools
11/05/2008, 21:02 | Highland Woodworking Blog
A Guide to Sharpening Chisels and Plane Irons
User Review: Work Sharp 3000 Sharpening Machine
Hollow Grinding: Necessity or Relic?
Q & A: Not Ready for Prime Time?
Waterstone Sharpening: Care & Use of Japanese Waterstones
Guide to Sharpening and Using a Woodworker's Best Friend - The Scraper
Sharpening #80 Cabinet Scrapers
User's Guide for the Makita 9820-2 Sharpener
Tormek vs. Jet and Standard Bench Grinders
GATEWAY TO OUR ONLINE CATALOG OF SHARPENING TOOLS
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Wood Talk Online Episode 37
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast
We are trying a new format for this show, where we actually have a number of segments including News, Hot Deals, Around the Web, and moreâ.
Status Report: Marc has a new column in Popular Woodworking Magazine and is currently working on an entertainment center. Matt is finishing up his series on a very cool bookcase.
Around the Web:
We review a great blog from Kari Hultman called The Village Carpenter.
Matt discusses a great blog entry he found over at the Highland Woodworking blog about removing and preventing rust on tools.
News:
The Jointmaker Pro from Bridge City Tool Works is the latest tool to make waves in the woodworking community.
Our original blog post.
Hot Deals:
Irwin Quick Clamp deal from Rockler. You get four 6â clamps, plus two 12â and two 24â clamp/spreaders. Plus, theyâve added a FREE heavy-duty cloth bag.
Epifanes Marine Varnish from Jamestown Distributors - $16.02/500ml
Bessey K-Bodies Clamp Blowout at Woodcraft. 24â K-Body Clamp reg. $35.99 Sale $26.99, 40â K-Body Clamp reg. $44.99 Sale $33.74
True Value Coupon - $5 coupon off $25 purchase
Ryobi buy one combo kit get a free Ryobi One Plus tool by mail in rebate from Home Depot.
Topics:
Humidity and its effect on finishes. For reference:
http://www.minwax.com/how_to/faq/?Q=05 http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Humidity_and_Conversion.html
Tomâs Tip (from Tomâs Workbench): Waxing the sole of your plane.
Voicemails:
Denis is having problems centering a guide bushing on his DeWalt router. And Jack wanted to know what block plane Matt recommend for trimming tenons.
Email:
Tom wanted some details on when its appropriate to pre-raise the grain.
if you have a question or comment, you can email us at woodtalkonline@gmail.com or leave us a message at 623-242-2450
Wood Science 101 with Hendrik, Pt. 1
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Matt's Basement Workshop PodcastToday we're talking Wood Science 101 with Hendrik Varju. All of us have been, or should be at sometime concerned with what wood movement can do to our finished projects. So understanding how and why wood moves is crucial to designing and building pieces that will last through the years. So check out today's show, which is the first half of a two part discussion on one of the most crucial topics in woodworking.
I'd really like to thank Hendrik for agreeing to come back and talk with us again. If you're interested in learning more about Hendrik or to order a copy of his DVD "Jointer and Planer Secrets" stop by his website at www.passionforwood.com .
If you're interested in meeting Hendrik, he'll be making an appearance at the Kitchener-Waterloo Woodworking Show this weekend March 14-16, 2008. For more information on the show head over to Wood Shows for dates, times and so much more.
Coming up next month we're talking about dealing with twist, cup, bow and other wood problems. So if you have questions drop us a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com and that's also where you can enter for the free schwag drawings too!!
Chisel Use DVD
00/00/0000, 00:00 | David's blog
I am excited about the latest DVD as it concentrates on techniques for chisel use.
Chopping and paring ...