Thu, 30 October 2008 It's Halloween again, and just like last year, I saved up some of the most interesting questions that were sent into the show just for this episode. Perhaps you'll hear something that you've been DYING to ask!! Coming up this Wednesday November 5, Wood Talk Online goes live!! Don't miss it! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or you can leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[0] |
Tue, 28 October 2008 A while back I built a small table that was originally intended for my son to use. But it hasn't made it in his room yet. This project was built in a single day and with materials I picked up at my local home center. It's made entirely of No.2 common pine and a pre-laminated board. Total cost, under $30. It's a quick build and a great way to spend sometime in the shop just refining some skills or making new ones depending on how you build it. This is part 1 of what will be a 4 or 5 part series each Wednesday. Also, you may have noticed there's an audio only version of today's episode too. Just trying a little something for those of you who like the audio shows also! Let me know how it goes. Next Wednesday, November 5 another LIVE WTO is happening!! More information to follow! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or you can leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.
To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[3] |
Tue, 28 October 2008 Trying something a little bit different today. This is the audio only version of today's project video. I know a lot of you still prefer more of the audio episodes, so I thought I'd try a little "audio build today". Let me know how it works out and maybe we'll do more? Of course for those of you who prefer the video, I've released that too...just double check your feed. Comments[0] |
Sun, 26 October 2008 It's that time of year again when the weather starts turning colder and drier around here and I have to once again plan out how I'll build my projects different than from the warmer more humid weather of the summer months. Here's a few of the things I take into consideration during these days of change... Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or you can leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[2] |
Sun, 26 October 2008 Status Report: Marc delivered the gadget station to Leo Laporte, and had a chance to visit David Marks while he was there. While at Leo's TWiT Cottage, Marc had a chance to meet Cali Lewis from GeekBrief.TV. Matt has been playing with his new Veritas Skew Plane and Plow Plane. He also finally got around to building a sharpening station. And Matt has made a promise to cut a set of dovetails everyday, until he can give Frank Klausz a run for his money. Around the Web: Western PA Table Project - a group of woodworkers building dining tables for victims of Katrina. Toolsnob.com - article about NASA using a Rotozip to cut through permafrost on Mars...I wonder if its the one Matt sold in a garage sale last year? Popular Woodworking blog post on mitersaws with cameras. News: Lee Valley Giveaway winners: Richard Sylvestre and Mack McKinney. They will each receive one of Lee Valley's new Skew Rabbet Planes! Hot Deals: PeachTree Woodworking- $100.00 OFF Freud SD600- WD Series 8" Dial-A-Width Dado Set. Regular Catalog Price $269.99 E-Direct Special Offer $169.99. Just enter code 101708 in the discount code field (or give to the phone operator) on your next order of $50 or more of merchandise from Highland Woodworking before midnight on Friday, October 31, 2008 to receive FREE Ground Shipping within the 48 contiguous states. Free shipping and 10% off purchases of $99 or more on Dewalt tools at Toolup.com Popular Woodworking's All-Star Workshop Giveaway. Topics: Are you ready for your holiday projects? Here are some ideas: small clocks, a magazine rack, a long grain cutting board, or maybe a serving tray. Voicemail: Skee has some glue streaks on his veneered plywood. David is getting the fuzzies when cutting his pine boards. Tom's Tip: A unique way to transfer designs.
Category: Wood Talk Online -- posted at: 8:47 AM Comments[0] |
Thu, 23 October 2008 Rather than talking about a specific species of lumber this month let's talk about something that's commonly done with them...cutting them into veneers. Cutting veneers is perhaps one of the easiest ways to deal with wood movement or to ensure that more of a unique grain or color can be used within a project. While veneers are typically cut very thin, there's more then one way to cut them...in fact there's about six according to Terry Porter's Book "Wood Identification & Use". To learn more about this great bookclick here Schwag for today's episode was donated by Highland Woodworking to order a Woodslicer Blade like the one given away today click here Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or you can leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[0] |
Tue, 21 October 2008 Here's part 2 of this month's talk with Hendrik Varju, where we're discussing his new DVD "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety". Qoute from Hendrik on his new DVD: "Given the nature of the table saw and all of the inherent dangers of using one, I did not feel comfortable putting out an incomplete DVD that didn't give the full picture. I considered breaking the DVD into two or even three different videos, but I wanted to give everyone the full information all in one tight package and still try to keep it reasonably priced. I didn't want to produce just a "feel good" video that just barely covers the subject matter and glosses over the important details. This production is the exact opposite. It is guaranteed to give you a headache from information overload, but luckily you can watch it over and over again when you forget something. It is also guaranteed, by the way, to put your spouse to sleep if they are getting a little cranky." For more information on ordering this DVD click on this link www.passionforwood.com. Coming up in November, Hendrik will be back and taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or you can leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[0] |
Sun, 19 October 2008 Today's episode is part 1 of our October visit with Hendrik Varju, our very own guest expert here at Matt's Basement Workshop. We'll be discussing his latest DVD "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety". For more information on ordering this DVD from Hendrik stop by his website at www.passionforwood.com. Coming up in November, Hendrik will be back and taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or you can leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[0] |
Thu, 16 October 2008 The latest DVD from our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju of Passion for Wood is out and I've had a chance to finally sit down and take it all in. Actually it took a few nights to do that, as this DVD contains close to 10 hours of information. It is literally like being right in Hendrik's shop and taking one of the most detailed classes on everything you every wanted to know about tablesaws. For more information on ordering this DVD from Hendrik stop by his website at www.passionforwood.com. Coming up in November Hendrik will be back and taking your questions on Tablesaws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or you can leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[0] |
Tue, 14 October 2008 Jim wrote in a while back about the pros and cons of hand plane jointers vs power jointers. This is a recurring question with many listeners so I thought I'd share the answer and then also some extra thoughts that I had after I sent Jim my response. The winners of the Wood Talk Online Giveaway (sponsored by Lee Valley) are:
They each will receive one of Lee Valley’s new Skew Rabbet Planes!
So if you're not Richard or Mack don't give up hope of getting your hands on these great planes. You can get both of them on sale at a great reduced price for two more days. Lee Valley’s special promotional pricing ends 10/15/08. Trust me, once you've tried one of these, you'll fall head over heels for them!! Sorry no video today...minor technical error! If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to the website. Or...leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[0] |
Tue, 14 October 2008 The winners of the Wood Talk Online Giveaway (sponsored by Lee Valley) are:
They each will receive one of Lee Valley’s new Skew Rabbet Planes!
So if you're not Richard or Mack don't give up hope of getting your hands on these great planes. You can get both of them on sale at a great reduced price for two more days. Lee Valley’s special promotional pricing ends 10/15/08. Trust me, once you've tried one of these, you'll fall head over heels for them!! Category: Wood Talk Online -- posted at: 3:30 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 12 October 2008 Listener Doug wrote in about using Aluminum Oxide sandpaper vs Wet/dry for lapping hand plane soles. Doug had some concerns about the fact that he couldn't find Wet/dry in coarser grits than 400 and was worried that using an AO with water would ruin the sandpaper. My answer for Doug was... If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to the website. Or...leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[4] |
Thu, 9 October 2008 Hey everyone it's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time for Router Bit of the Month!! For the entire month of October Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/2" diameter Round Nose Core Box Bit. A great grooving/veining profile for projects such as fluting, sign making, etc. If you're not today's lucky winner of this great bit you can still take advantage of the sale price and add one to your collection just click here Woodcraft.com Also as mentioned in the show, is the SignPro Kit If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to the website. Or...leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.
To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[0] |
Mon, 6 October 2008 Status Report: Marc has FINALLY finished the gadget station and plans on delivering it next week. While in the area, he is also going to have a visit with the one and only David Marks. Matt decided to rearrange his shop tools recently and is apparently going to start writing a new book entitled, "The Feng Shui Workshop". Around the Web: Check out Keith Cruickshank's awesome videos at Woodtreks.com Popular Woodworking Magazine and Woodworking Magazine have had a little facelift recently. FineWoodworking.com also seems to have had a few tweaks. News: Don't miss your chance to enter The Wood Talk Online Giveaway. Lee Valley provided us with two of their new Skew Rabbet Planes and next week we will select two lucky winners. Enter Here! 
DeWalt 18V Cordless Drill/Driver Kit Sweepstakes ends October 13th thanks to Tool Snob. Makita Orbital Finishing Sander only $39.99, save 27% at Highland woodworking while supplies last. Aluminum Assembly Clamps from Lee Valley set of 4 (2) 18" & (2) 24" $85 regularly $108 fast-acting sliding jaw with a locking handle mechanism (similar to locking pliers). Makita 14.4 V cordless impact driver at woodcraft $189.99. Select Norton Combination Waterstones Save 20%! Now Through October 31, 2008! Voicemail: David has a good question concerning bandsaw blade width. Tom's Tip: Tired of using guesswork every time you set up your dado stack? Tom has some advice. Category: Wood Talk Online -- posted at: 10:17 PM Comments[0] |
Thu, 2 October 2008 Hey everyone it's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time for Router Bit of the Month!! For the entire month of October Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/2" diameter Round Nose Core Box Bit. A great grooving/veining profile for projects such as fluting, sign making, etc. If you're not today's lucky winner of this great bit you can still take advantage of the sale price and add one to your collection just click here Woodcraft.com Also as mentioned in the show, I use the 1/4" version with my SignPro Kit If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to the website. Or...leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below
To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as"
Comments[1] |
Tue, 30 September 2008 It's finally here! Pt 2 of building the chisel plane will cover the construction of the chisel plane. Now that we have the jig that'll hold the blank in place, it's time to do something with that blank. Many of you sent me the plans to the FWW article featuring the chisel plane construction in issue #148. Here's a link to it Wooden Chisel Plane. If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to the website. Or...leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.
To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose "Save Target as" Comments[2] |
|
|
||||||||||||
