Matt's Basement Workshop

296 Hammered

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:06:00 GMT

The right tool for the job is crucial. But what do you do when you're not quite sure which one is the right tool??

Just like with some of the best things in life, ice cream, beer, coffee...hammers come in a variety of styles and sizes. Choosing the right hammer for the job can be the difference between, driving a nail home the right way or destroying a chisel's razor sharp edge.

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Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in as soon as possible. This time around, it's an open question and answer session so send them in!! And if you're visiting the IWF in Atlanta, Hendrik will be there too, so say HI if you see him.

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295 It's A Monday!!

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:24:00 GMT

It's a Monday and that means it's time for Magazine Monday!!!

Over the weekend I spent a lot of time at the computer and it got me to yearning for a project in the shop.

So in today's episode I'm sharing a few of those thoughts with you!!

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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294 The Featureless Friday???

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:19:00 GMT

Hey everyone, today we have the featureless friday! More or less, I've been bitten by a bug and I've down for the count since tuesday.

But that's no excuse for not having a show and not giving away free schwag to the greatest listeners in the world!!!

So I have a few things to share with you and a little fever ridden rambling too!!

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293 More of the Workbench

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:37:00 GMT

On Monday I shared with you some great follow-up questions from some listeners of the show.

Well there were a couple more that I thought were important to share with all of you and the best way to do these was to explain them in a video.

Thanks to Donna and Shawn for submitting them!!

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292 Workbench Follow Up...

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:36:00 GMT

Last week's episodes on the replacement of my workbench top have generated a few questions and some great feedback. As always when these come in, I can't help but share them with everyone...because I'm willing to bet there's plenty of you thinking the same things.

Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session and if you get a chance this weekend stop by and see him at the 5th Annual Welbeck Wood Expo.

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291 DVD Review - Hand Tool Techniques Pt.3

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 03:27:00 GMT

Hey everyone I had a chance not so long ago to review another of the David Charlesworth titles produced by Lie-Nielsen Toolworks.

In Part 3 of the Hand Tool Techniques series we're introduced to one of the most important jigs in the hand tool workshop, the shooting board. A very basic and easy to use shop aide, but one that can do so much to improve your joinery.

David explains, in a no nonsense way, how not only to use the shooting board but how to setup your planes, how to tweak the stock for the best results and so much more.

For anyone interested in getting more out of your hand planes this is a must watch.

Not this week's lucky schwag winner? Click here to get your own copy at Woodcraft Hand Tool Techniques Pt.3 "Precision Shooting Simplified" .

Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session and if you get a chance this weekend stop by and see him at the 5th Annual Welbeck Wood Expo.

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290 The New Workbench Top

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 02:30:00 GMT

Warning!! The video was all shot with the old camera!!

The new workbench top is in place and it not only looks great but it works great too.

A nice flat surface, easy to attach accessories and jigs and of course when it gets to messed up...off with the old and on with the new.

Thanks for all the feedback so far, keep it a coming!

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289 A New Workbench Top

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 07:22:00 GMT

Not so long ago my workbench's top was the perfect surface for almost all of my needs. It's always been a little short, but the weight was perfect for handplaning.

When I discovered how unflat it's become in the last few weeks it was clear it needed to be replaced. The question on my mind is what should the top be made from?

I need something flat, something reliable and more importantly something that could get me back in the shop in no time...

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288 Whiteside 1/2" Straight Cutting Bit - The Video

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 19:48:00 GMT

It's the beginning of a brand new month and I'm fully back from the "vacation". So let's get everything started the right way by beginning with Router Bit of the Month!!!

And this month we have something a little extra special. Whiteside's 1/2" Straight Cutting Bit is what I consider to be an essential router bit profile, this is one that should be in everyone's collection no matter what kind of woodworking you do.

And considering that I happen to already own one of these, because like I said...this is an essential profile...rather than keeping another one for myself why not share it with a second lucky winner??

So that's what we're doing, now there's double your chances to win this month. If you weren't one of our two lucky winners this week that doesn't mean you can't take advantage of the great discounted price at Woodcraft all month long, just click here to buy yours...Whiteside 1/2" Diameter Straight Cutting Bit.

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288 Whiteside's 1/2" Straight Cutting Bit

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 01:31:00 GMT

It's the beginning of a brand new month and I'm fully back from the "vacation". So let's get everything started the right way by beginning with Router Bit of the Month!!!

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287 More July Giveaways

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:20:00 GMT

It's near the end of July and it's time to give away some great schwag to some even greater listeners!!

This week we have another set of 2-1/2" Whiteside Brass Height Gages for one lucky winner and another great title from Sterling Publishing for a second lucky listener.

If you're interested in getting a set of your own gauges from Woodcraft click here, Whiteside Brass Height Gauges.

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286 Guest Host Shannon - Intro to Turning

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:14:00 GMT

A huge thanks to Shannon from www.rogersfinewoodworking.com for hearing the call and answering! Shannon is today's guest host here at Matt's Basement Workshop and he's talking about woodturning.

This a great opportunity for anyone who's interested in getting started with turning, since currently I don't do it myself. If you'd like to learn more about Shannon visit his blog the "Rennassiance Woodworker" or email him at shannon@rogersfinewoodworking.com.

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285 A Mid-July Schwag Giveaway

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:35:00 GMT

It's the middle of July and while technically...I'm still on vacation, it's time to give away some great schwag to some even greater listeners!!

This week we have a set of 2-1/2" Whiteside Brass Height Gages for one lucky winner and a great title from Sterling Publishing for another lucky listener. That's right, two lucky winners this week!

Oh and by the way, checkout the video for today's show...I have a little surprise for everyone. Warning though!! The sound is left channel only...a new bug popped up and I'm working on it.

If you're interested in getting a set of your own gauges from Woodcraft click here, Whiteside Brass Height Gauges.

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Wood Talk Online #39

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:58:00 GMT

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Status Report: Marc goes into a bit more detail on his Gadget Station: grain direction and acclimation. Matt is making his new bench out ofâââ.(drum roll)âââ.PLYWOOD!

Around the Web:
If you arenât on Twitter, you are missing out on the fun! We also review Charles Neils website, AntiquesBuiltDaily.com. Charles has a great collection of incredible videos and DVDs on all kinds of topics. We can all learn something from Charlesâ years of experience.

Safety reminder - Tablesaw injuries to remind us of what we learned during safety week.

Review of Final Cut Saw Blade and more info.

News:
Woodworking in America hands-on classes sell like hotcakes!!
Fine Woodworking starting to sell ebook versions of popular titles. Currently you can buy individual chapters downloadable as PDFs for $2 or buy the whole book (ebook version) for $15.

Hot Deals:
Pop WWâing 50% off back issues
Bessey K-Body Clamps 25% Off
Simple Green Cleaning towels (pop up container) almost 40% off.

Topics:
We discuss a recent article by Bob Flexner in the August issue of Popular Woodworking, titled â7 Myths of Polyurethaneâ

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284 Child's Bookcase Episode 5 - The Finale

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 01:59:00 GMT

Time for the fifth and final installment of the Child's Bookcase Project. In today's episode I demonstrate my finishing technique with Shellac and a few other goodies too. Of course I can't guarantee you'll learn much about the finishing but you should get a good laugh!

Coming up in September, Hendrik is back and we're doing an open Q & A session so get your questions in...

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283 Whiteside Brass Gauges - the Video

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 02:09:00 GMT

When it comes to finding a tool(s) that can speed up your set up of router bits or blades I've been very skeptical.

But I've been won over by the brass height gauges from Whiteside. These little pieces of brass allow me to accurately set up bits so quickly I'm still convinced I'm doing something wrong, but the fact is these accurate results are repeatable over and over...

If you're interested in learning more about these gauges click here Whiteside Brass Height Gauges.

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283 Whiteside's Brass Height Gauges

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 01:56:00 GMT

When it comes to finding a tool(s) that can speed up your set up of router bits or blades I've been very skeptical.

If you're interested in learning more about these gauges click here Whiteside Brass Height Gauges.

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LumberJock Summer Award Announcement

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 03:06:00 GMT

LumberJocks Woodworking Awards Summer 2008

Itâs time to get busy and creative againâthe Summer 2008 edition of the LumberJocks Woodworking Awards is here.

Feel free to compete in one or both of the following categories:

One Manâs Junk â â is a LumberJockâs treasure! Weâre testing your creativity on this one. So, put your woodworking caps on and think of an innovative way to reuse some old hardware, reclaimed wood and/or recycled junk and turn it into something unique and special. In the description of your entry give us a bit of history on the âjunkâ and how it inspired you to create the end product.

Serve It Up With Class â Summer is the time to take your meals and refreshments outside. Use your woodworking skills to create a serving tray using at least 2 different varieties of wood. Use inlay, marquetry, carving, and/or stains to turn your serving tray into a piece of art!

Thanks to our great Awards Sponsors you can win some very cool prizes in each category. You also have a chance of winning a unique rosewood trophy as the Best Overall LumberJock. Excellent way of decorating your workshop, huh?
Continue reading the official announcement by clicking here... LumberJocks Woodworking Awards Summer 2008

282 Lumber Species of the Month - Spalted Lumber

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:25:00 GMT

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 for this week's schwag giveaway. If you're in the market for a great blade, this is the one. It resawed 4/4, 4" wide red oak boards on my 1/3 HP, 50 year old bandsaw like it was slicing bread (no exaggeration!!).

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.

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281 Child's Bookcase Episode 4

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:21:00 GMT

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. If you're in the market for a great blade, this one does an amazing job. It resawed 4/4, 4" wide red oak boards on an 1/3 HP, 50 year old saw like it was slicing bread (no exaggeration!!)

Speaking of Highland Woodworking, stop on by and enter for a chance to win a Festool Kapex during their 30th Anniversary Giveaway.

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280 Ideas For Furniture Backs

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:44:00 GMT

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!!

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279 Wayne's Hand Plane Hunting Kit - Revisited

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:21:00 GMT

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.

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278 Child's Bookcase Part 3

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:30:00 GMT

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!!

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Wood Talk Online Episode 37

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:36:00 GMT

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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.

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277 Why Do We Woodwork? Part 2

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:42:00 GMT

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.

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276 Why Do We Woodwork? Pt.1

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:43:00 GMT

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.

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.

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275 Child's Bookcase Project Pt.2

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:45:00 GMT

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!!

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.

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274 Replacement Hand Plane Blades

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 01:21:00 GMT

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. But if you're looking for a vintage replacement blade or just replacement parts for your vintage planes checkout Bob Kaune's Website.

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.

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273 Router Bit of the Month

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 18:22:00 GMT

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 all month long...it's a deal you shouldn't miss.

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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273 Router Bit of the Month - Shaker Style Rail & Stile Set

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:15:00 GMT

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!!!!

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.

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272 Child's Bookcase Project Part 1

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:44:00 GMT

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!!

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.

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271 Shaping and Bending Class in Chicago

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 01:55:00 GMT

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.

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.

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270 DVD Review - David Charlesworth's "Hand Tool Techniques Pt.2 - Hand Planing"

Fri, 30 May 2008 01:03:00 GMT

It's Feature Friday and today we're reviewing another great title from Lie-Nielsen. This is part 2 of the David Charlesworth series on hand planes. If you're wondering how to use a hand plane to get nearly dead flat edges, faces and more this is the DVD to get you started. To order your copy from Woodcraft Click here.

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 1 231 354-2338

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Hendrik is wrapping up his annual finishing seminar:
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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269 More Ideas on Uses for Scraps and Sawdust

Wed, 28 May 2008 01:04:00 GMT

Last Wednesday I shared with you my uses for extra scraps, sawdust and shavings. And just as I had asked, you the listeners came through for me!! Quite a few of you sent in your ideas, so as promised I have this follow up show to share them with everyone.

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 231 354-2338

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Hendrik is wrapping up his annual finishing seminar:
Part 3"Antique Restoration Techniques" - May 31st or June 7th.

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268 - Jig of the Month - Custom Sanding Blocks

Fri, 23 May 2008 01:20:00 GMT

The 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.

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