Woodworking #38 - End Table (Pt 2) Woodworking #38 - End Table (Pt 2)
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 1119 seconds

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

Related: dovetail, end, sliding, table, walnut, whisperer, wood, woodworking

Woodworking #6 - The Jointer\ Woodworking #6 - The Jointer's Jumpin'
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 927 seconds

In this episode, I review one of the most critical and fundamental aspects of woodworking: milling lumber. I review my 4-step milling process, which requires some big tools. And since I know many folks don't have a fully outfitted shop, I also present numerous alternative methods for jointing edges and flattening faces. The jointer's jumpin'!!!

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Woodworking #10 (Pt.1)- Tenons Anyone? Woodworking #10 (Pt.1)- Tenons Anyone?
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 582 seconds

In this episode, I discuss a fundamental woodworking joint, the mortise and tenon.

Related: mortise, tenon, wood, woodworking

Woodworking # 7- \"A Cut Above\" (Pt 2) Woodworking # 7- "A Cut Above" (Pt 2)
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 611 seconds

In Part 2, I show you two of the most popular ways to finish cutting boards, or any wooden kitchen item for that matter. I go over a few finishes to avoid. And I review the care and maintenance required for an end-grain cutting board.

Related: art, blog, board, chopping, cutting, refinishing, video, wood, woodworking

Woodworking #16- Wish You Veneer Woodworking #16- Wish You Veneer
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 874 seconds

A quick lesson on home-sawn veneer

Related: art, blog, board, chopping, cutting, refinishing, veneer, video, wood, woodworking

Woodworking #34- End Table (Pt. 1) Woodworking #34- End Table (Pt. 1)
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 744 seconds

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

Related: carving, maple, project, whisperer, wood, woodworking

Woodworking #10 (Pt.2)- Tenons Anyone? Woodworking #10 (Pt.2)- Tenons Anyone?
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 717 seconds

Second part of our tenon lesson. Woodworking

Related: mortise, tenon, wood, woodworking

Woodworking #29- Raising Arizona Woodworking #29- Raising Arizona
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 1250 seconds

In this episode I review the basics of creating a raised panel door.

Related: doors, panel, panels, raised, router, wood, woodworking

Woodworking #28- When the Dust Settles Woodworking #28- When the Dust Settles
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 1094 seconds

So how do you spend your time between projects? For me, its a great time to tune up my equipment, wax the cast iron tables, touch up the chisels, and do some general cleanup. And nothing is more inspiring than a nice clean workshop.

Related: festool, podcast, powermatic, whisperer, wood, woodcraft, woodshop, woodworking

Woodworking #40- End Table (Pt4) Woodworking #40- End Table (Pt4)
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 1405 seconds

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

Related: carving, maple, rasp, table, walnut, woodcraft, woodworking

Woodworking # 31- Pencil Holders Woodworking # 31- Pencil Holders
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 1189 seconds

This video covers the construction and assembly of a decorative pencil holder. These make great gifts and are excellent for utilizing scrap.

Related: holder, pencil, project, whisperer, woodworking

Woodworking #33- On The Edge Woodworking #33- On The Edge
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 651 seconds

Just a few of the many way you can cover the exposed edges of plywood. Iron on veneer, thin solid wood, and thick solid wood.

Related: banding, edging, plywood, whisperer, wood, woodworking

Woodworking #41 - End Table (Pt. 5) Woodworking #41 - End Table (Pt. 5)
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 807 seconds

In this woodworking video, I show you how I use a die grinder to blend in the center piece, and I discuss the creation of the template for the top. I also show you how I rout the grooves for the steel dowels that will suspend the tabletop.

Related: construction, table, walnut, whisperer, wood, woodcraft, woodworking

Woodworking #53- Miter Saw Safety (Festool Kapex) Woodworking #53- Miter Saw Safety (Festool Kapex)
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 718 seconds

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

Related: festool, kapex, safety, woodworking

Woodworking #48 - New Festool Tools Woodworking #48 - New Festool Tools
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 932 seconds

As requested by numerous viewers, here is a quick intro to Festool's latest offerings, the OF2200 and MFk700 routers and the MFT3 multifunction table.

Related: festool, mfk700, mft3, of2200, woodworking

Woodworking #42- End Table (pt. 6) Woodworking #42- End Table (pt. 6)
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 1512 seconds

The final part in the end table series. Time to celebrate!!

Related: carving, maple, rasp, table, walnut, woodcraft, woodworking

Woodworking #59- Gadget Station (Pt. 3) Woodworking #59- Gadget Station (Pt. 3)
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 819 seconds

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

Related: bubinga, gadgets, woodcraft, woodworking

Woodworking #57- Gadget Station (Pt. 1) Woodworking #57- Gadget Station (Pt. 1)
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 873 seconds

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

Related: cabinet-making, design, gadgets, woodworking

Woodworking #56 - Table Saw Setup/Tuneup (Pt. 2) Woodworking #56 - Table Saw Setup/Tuneup (Pt. 2)
Posted by: TheWoodWhisperer

Video duration: 712 seconds

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

Related: saw, setup, table, woodworking