Fri, 27 June 2008 It's been a little while but lumber species of the month is back again. Today though, we're not talking about a specific species of lumber but more of an beneficial defect that can be found in lumber. Spalted lumber refers to any lumber in which a fungus or mold has begun to decay the wood and leaves a really unique pattern and color in the grain that looks like nothing else. Thanks to Highland Woodworking for donating a WoodSlicer Resaw Bandsaw Blade And if you're not in the market for a bandsaw blade at least stop by and enter for a chance to win a Festool Kapex during their 30th Anniversary Giveaway. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Tue, 24 June 2008 Time for the next installment of the Child's Bookcase Project. We're nearing the completion of the project and in today's episode I demonstrate resawing and shiplapping of stock for the back. I can't say enough about how easy the resawing went with my WoodSlicer Resaw Blade from Highland Woodworking Speaking of Highland Woodworking, stop on by and enter for a chance to win a Festool Kapex during their 30th Anniversary Giveaway. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey.
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Sun, 22 June 2008 For a lot of us, the back of a project is usually just a matter of cutting a piece of plywood to fit. But a specific design may call for something more, or perhaps we just want it looking nicer. What are our options? Do we really have options? Sure!! If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Thu, 19 June 2008 Last year a longtime listener and LumberJock buddy, Wayne C. sent in a great idea for all of us vintage tool hunters. Wayne's Hand Plane Hunting Kit is a great jig of sorts, to take with you on your next trip to the flea market, antique store, garage sale or wherever you find vintage tools. Considering that the flea market season is full on in my neck of the woods I thought this was a great time to revisit this topic. To get your copy of the "Stanley Little Big Book" head over to Lee Valley. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Tue, 17 June 2008 Hey 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!! 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. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey.
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Mon, 16 June 2008 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 more…. 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: Matt discusses a great blog entry he found over at the Highland Woodworking blog about removing and preventing rust on tools. News: Hot Deals: Epifanes Marine Varnish from Jamestown Distributors - $16.02/500ml Bessey K-Bodies Clamp Blowout at Woodcraft. 24″ K-Body Clamp reg. $35.99 Sale $26.99, 40″ 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: Tom’s Tip (from Tom’s Workbench): Waxing the sole of your plane. Voicemails: Email: if you have a question or comment, you can email us at woodtalkonline@gmail.com or leave us a message at 623-242-2450 Category: general -- posted at: 3:36 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 15 June 2008 Our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju has returned for another visit here at Matt's Basement Workshop, and this month we're mixing things up a little bit. Rather than our usual question and answer show, we're talking a little more philosophical and asking the question "Why do we woodwork?" This is the wrap-up to our discussion and once again after you listen to it I'm willing to bet that many of you feel the same way about why it is we woodwork as we did. You're welcome to send in your own comments to the discussion or even pose a few more questions too. Just contact us either by email at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, leave a comment at the website, or call and leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. If you'd like to get more information about Hendrik checkout his website at www.passionforwood.com. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Thu, 12 June 2008 Our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju has returned for another visit here at Matt's Basement Workshop, and this month we're mixing things up a little bit. Rather than our usual question and answer show, we're talking a little more philosophical and asking the question "Why do we woodwork?" Today's episode is part 1, and after you listen to it I'm willing to bet that many of you feel the same way about why it is we woodwork as we did. You're welcome to send in your own comments to the discussion or even pose a few more questions too. Just contact us either by email at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, leave a comment at the website, or call and leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. AND DON'T FORGET!! 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. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Tue, 10 June 2008 This is part 2 of a multi-part series following me building a 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!! 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. Don't forget that Hendrik is conducting a seminar on June 14th, based on his book "Starting and Running a Woodworking Business". If you'd like to attend or just get more information about this seminar contact Hendrik at info@passionforwood.com. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey.
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Sun, 8 June 2008 A common question and concern for anyone using vintage planes is the topic of replacement blades. While some vintage planes come with blades that work perfectly fine, often we may find ourselves with one that sorely needs to be replaced. Modern manufacturers like both Veritas and Lie-Nielsen sell replacement blades, but the most common name most are familiar with is Hock Blades. Hock blades are available through a number of resources including Woodcraft.com 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 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. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Fri, 6 June 2008 It'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 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. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey.
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Thu, 5 June 2008 It'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
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. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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Tue, 3 June 2008 A friend of the family approached me about building a custom bookcase for his daughter. Who am I to say no to the opportunity to build anything? So as promised I documented the build, the good, the bad and the ugly. This is Part 1 of a multi-part series, and I'll be posting new episodes on Wednesdays from this point out, enjoy!! 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. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey.
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Sun, 1 June 2008 This weekend I was back in Chicago at Jeff Miller's Studio taking a class on shaping and bending wood. It was a lot of fun and really opened my eyes that there's more to design than straight lines and slight arcs! For more information on classes with Jeff Miller checkout his website and class schedule at www.furnituremaking.com. 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. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
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