The Wood WhispererWatch our latest video : "From Old Firehouse to Woodworking Wonderland | Shop Tour 2024" youtube.com/watch?v=3sfQtCGB8EA --~-- Making visible lines on dark woods can certainly be a challenge. If you have good lighting and good eyes, you might be able to get away with your favorite standard pencils. But most people would benefit from a marking line that can be seen more clearly. Over the years I've tried a bunch of products and in this video I show you some of the pencils in my collection so you can see how they work and decide which one might be most appropriate for your work.
PLEASE NOTE: I believe I misspoke in the video. I haven't used the white mechanical pencil leads in a while and my memory told me they were .7mm. Looks like they're actually .9mm.
Can You See the Line? | Marking on Dark WoodThe Wood Whisperer2021-09-10 | Watch our latest video : "From Old Firehouse to Woodworking Wonderland | Shop Tour 2024" youtube.com/watch?v=3sfQtCGB8EA --~-- Making visible lines on dark woods can certainly be a challenge. If you have good lighting and good eyes, you might be able to get away with your favorite standard pencils. But most people would benefit from a marking line that can be seen more clearly. Over the years I've tried a bunch of products and in this video I show you some of the pencils in my collection so you can see how they work and decide which one might be most appropriate for your work.
PLEASE NOTE: I believe I misspoke in the video. I haven't used the white mechanical pencil leads in a while and my memory told me they were .7mm. Looks like they're actually .9mm.
Follow me on: TWITTER - http://twitter.com/woodwhisperer FACEBOOK - http://facebook.com/thewoodwhisperer INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/woodwhisperer Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/woodwhispererGain storage space by stealing it from somewhere else. 😉 #pantryorganizationThe Wood Whisperer2024-06-24 | ...The Ultimate Space-saving Hack For Storing Your Spices | In-wall Spice Rack You Must See!The Wood Whisperer2024-06-24 | We recently completed a kitchen renovation which included a new pantry. In order to promote continued marital bliss, it became abundantly clear to me that I needed a better way to store my extensive collection of BBQ rubs and spices. Instead of taking up precious shelf space, I decided to steal space from on of the stud cavities behind the drywall to make an in-wall spice rack. The process is much easier than you'd think: cut the opening, mud the back side of the interior drywall so it's nice and smooth, then construct a frame that can be inserted into the opening for a nice snug fit.
Now I have enough room for my entire collection and I can actually see what I have, instead of having to dig through rows of spice bottles that are sitting in a bin on a shelf.
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Anyone who collects houseplants eventually runs into the same issue: how to display them. This tiered plant stand will be a dream come true for the plant lover in your life. It offers ample storage for various medium and small plants. The slatted design allows light to easily pass through while also limiting the amount of water pooling if and when spills occur. The stand is lightweight, strong, and stylish and will complement any decor. Pre-Order today and save! thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/tiered-plant-stand
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00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Are dovetail truly necessary for drawers? (@corrado89) 02:24 - What’s the correct height for a table saw? 04:09 - How to know if a router collet is due for replacement? 07:01 - Tiered Plant Stand Course 07:56 - What I do with scraps and offcuts during a project? 09:11 - Fine-tuning a hand cut dovetail joint
Follow me on: TWITTER - http://twitter.com/woodwhisperer FACEBOOK - http://facebook.com/thewoodwhisperer INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/woodwhisperer Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/woodwhispererHappy BBQ season to those who celebrate! 🍖 🔥 #biggreenegg #kamado #grilling #outdoorkitchenThe Wood Whisperer2024-05-21 | ...I make plant stands now. 🤷🏻♂️ FREE PLAN available if you want to make one too! #woodworkingThe Wood Whisperer2024-05-18 | ...Protect those fibers so the glue has something to bind to #woodworking #joinery #handtoolsThe Wood Whisperer2024-05-16 | ...Get Your Green On! Sleek And Modern Plant Stand - Free Plans AvailableThe Wood Whisperer2024-05-13 | I've recently become obsessed with houseplants and I quickly ran out of space for various green beauties in my collection. I looked online for plant stands and while I'm sure the commercial offerings will get the job done, most of them look more at home in a greenhouse than in a human house. I really wanted to make something sturdy, beautiful, with an updated aesthetic and what you see here is my first attempt at creating a sleek and modern plant stand. If you like the look of this stand, we have a FREE PLAN available for download: thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/get-your-green-on-sleek-and-modern-plant-stand-free-plans-available
Follow me on: TWITTER - http://twitter.com/woodwhisperer FACEBOOK - http://facebook.com/thewoodwhisperer INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/woodwhisperer Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/woodwhispererMay 2024 Guild Meeting!The Wood Whisperer2024-05-10 | 00:00:00 Pre-Meeting Banter 00:01:25 Welcome to our May Guild Meeting 00:02:52 What brand of belts do you use on your belt sander? 00:03:57 Marc's Plant Stand Guild Course is available for Pre-Order thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/tiered-plant-stand 00:04:14 Most Guild Projects are on sale 25% of until Sunday! thewoodwhispererguild.com/store/projects 00:06:58 We can't believe it either! 00:07:28 Welcome makrs.tools to the Guild discounts! 00:09:51 Guild Scholarship closes June 30th! thewoodwhisperer.com/scholarship 00:10:49 MicroJig Giveaway 00:11:45 PHP June 28 & 29 2024 Dovetail Fundraising Event at our shop! Limited Tickets donorbox.org/events/596644 00:15:54 Any new TWWBBQ videos coming this summer? youtube.com/@TWWBBQ 00:16:38 Guild Member Project Hightlight: Forrest 00:17:28 Guild Member Project Hightlight: Mathieu 00:18:24 Guild Member Project Hightlight: Stuart 00:20:31 Best way to build a Noodleboard? 00:24:18 Tung Oil on Cuttingboards? 00:25:29 Inconsistent results with double drum sander 00:29:12 What finish should I use for outdoor furniture? 00:32:43 Wood grain orientation and figured wood 00:35:23 Should I use lumbercore on my project? thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/tambour-record-console 00:38:21 Which side of the plane do you stand on? 00:42:08 How would you attach a trestle table top? 00:44:19 Happy Mother's Day in Mexico! 00:44:49 Anyone have a dedicated Dado saw? 00:46:20 What's your favorite smoker? 00:47:45 Rule of thumb for glass in cabinet doors? 00:49:21 Need some router table advice 00:52:36 What's your favorite plant? 00:53:40 What's that Wood? 00:58:30 Marc doesn't know everything :) 01:00:42 What's your favorite style of BBQ? 01:02:47 Have the cicadas emerged? 01:03:21 Guild course and clamp giveaway time! 01:04:49 Thank you for joining us!
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Every shop has it's spacial challenges. And it's how we overcome those challenges that can make or break the space. So you're going to see five different shops today where their owners came up with some really clever solutions for their spaces.
00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Brian Benham - @Benham_Design 04:48 - Mike Chipman - @mikechipman2002 08:55 - Fred Beck - @80211Denver 14:40 - Gary Lucas @timberworks 16:41 - Jeff Haylon @HaylonWoodworking
Caleb is back to teach you how to build a classic Danish Modern three-legged coffee table. It’s a quick and satisfying weekend-ish project that will expand your woodworking skill set beyond 90˚ angles and square components. This versatile design is easily adapted to any size table whether a side table or dining table. It’s a great project to put your lathe to use and learn fundamental turning skills. If you’re an aspiring chairmaker these fundamental skills will surely come in handy. Break out of the norm with this project and enjoy that shop time.
The full online course and plans will be released on May 3rd!
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Refinishing furniture is definitely NOT my favorite task. But it's hard to deny that the process often provides a lot of insights into how furniture is made as well as what materials, joinery, and finishes stand the test of time. Come with me on this crazy journey as we tear apart a 1949 Heywood Wakefield desk and transform it into a functional beauty!
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00:00:00 Who likes Refinishing!? 00:01:05 Assessing the Damage 00:04:25 Thank you Aura! 00:06:26 Past Repairs 00:07:53 Oreo 00:09:52 Will the top move? 00:13:40 Taking the desk apart 00:17:57 How to Kerf a Panel 00:21:03 Hairline Crack Repair 00:21:41 Delamination Repair 00:22:43 Replacing a Runner 00:27:42 My Sanding Process 00:29:53 Adding Glue to the Cleats 00:33:31 Reassembly 00:35:34 Drawer Deconstruction 00:42:38 Will it go back together? 00:44:57 Replace or Repair? 00:48:19 Using Cauls 00:51:12 More Sanding 00:52:50 Making & Using my Blotch Control 00:55:58 Desk Reassembly 01:00:59 Applying the Finish 01:04:05 Applying the Top Coat 01:07:17 The Reveal!
Follow me on: TWITTER - http://twitter.com/woodwhisperer FACEBOOK - http://facebook.com/thewoodwhisperer INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/woodwhisperer Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/woodwhispererWhy I bought my workbench!The Wood Whisperer2024-04-15 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~--I Bought My Workbench! | Ask TWW 05The Wood Whisperer2024-04-15 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~-- 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:42 - Adam - What happened to your Hybrid Workbench? 00:01:36 - StriperSeeker - Trouble using a jointer. 00:04:22 - Caleb James Round Top Table 00:05:10 - Derik - Recommendations for self-centering bits? 00:06:30 - TheGhostofRigbyReardon - Pre-milling material to help it dry faster 08:41:00 - Matthew - Recommendations for knock-down hardware.
Follow me on: TWITTER - http://twitter.com/woodwhisperer FACEBOOK - http://facebook.com/thewoodwhisperer INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/woodwhisperer Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/woodwhispererIs this the new KING of miter gauges?? #woodworking #sawstopThe Wood Whisperer2024-04-08 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~--The MOST Expensive Miter Gauge on the Market | Worth it?!The Wood Whisperer2024-04-08 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~-- Sawstop recently released two new miter gauges, the Scale Miter Gauge and the Revolution. The Scale appears to be very similar to the Incra 1000HD so I didn't feel compelled to review it. The Revolution, however, is now the most expensive miter gauge on the market. I just had to check it out to see if it's worth it. So I hope you enjoy this Sawstop Revolution Miter Gauge Review.
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Follow me on: TWITTER - http://twitter.com/woodwhisperer FACEBOOK - http://facebook.com/thewoodwhisperer INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/woodwhisperer Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/woodwhispererFirst one is FREE @Shapertools 🤙 call me! 😉The Wood Whisperer2024-04-01 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~--Unexpected Gift For My Brother! | Beautiful Walnut Dining TableThe Wood Whisperer2024-04-01 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~-- 00:00 My brother Ian and his request 00:39 Working out the design 01:08 Oreo needs attention 01:45 Prepping the legs and rails 03:24 Using a white pencil to transfer the template 03:58 Big Daddy Bit 04:35 Joinery 05:55 Oops 06:11 Long Aprons 06:49 Sneak up on the stretcher 07:59 Label your parts! 08:27 Adding curves to the legs 09:36 Sanding 10:32 Glue Up with Titebond II Dark 11:17 A Little Boo Boo 11:48 Say Hi to Mat! 12:36 Bye bye live edge 13:28 Wide panels that stay flat 13:58 Hand tool action! 14:15 Dangers of using the domino 15:15 Flush trim with a router 15:41 Round Corners 16:11 A hidden present 17:33 The Finish 17:56 Attaching the Top to the Base 18:43 Delivering the table to my brother 19:25 Naughty bloopers
It's not often that I have an opportunity to build something for my brother. He's been in London for the past ten years and recently moved back to the States. His house is pretty empty so I've taken on the challenge of building as much furniture as possible for his new house. I'll get the process started with a Walnut Dining Table. When I asked him what he liked, he sent me numerous pictures of tables that were firmly in the current interpretation of the Mid-Century Modern style. To be frank, I'm having a bit of MCM fatigue so I came up with a design that should make us both happy. And because he's my brother, I just to include a special surprise.
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00:00 Why Am I Showing You This? 00:53 Glueing Up the Blank 01:48 Mistake 1 01:59 Mistake 2 02:43 Mistake 3 03:58 Mistake 4 04:15 My policy regarding mistakes 05:06 Mistake 5 06:10 Mistake 6 06:55 Look at that Backside Sandpaper! 07:32 Mistake 7 08:39 Review of both Lazy Susans 09:22 Are Lazy Susans Loud? 10:28 This is what happens if you don't plan
Even the simplest project can be sabotaged by poor planning. I recently had a Guild Apprentice in the shop (hi, Mat!). We worked so well together that the table we were building was finished two days early. To help fill the gap, a recently-requested lazy susan project seemed like it would fit the bill. In truth, I hadn't fully worked out the details yet. However, I assumed we could just wing it and figure it out as we go. Unfortunately, that was a very bad idea! While a lazy susan is very simple in concept, it can actually get quite complex if you decide to make the top and bottom different diameters. You can further muddy the water by making a recess in the top so that there's a nice lip around the edge. Add to that a desire to recess the hardware into both pieces and you have a recipe for disaster if you aren't thinking ahead.
I truly considering not posting this video at all as it lays bare some major flaws in my decision-making. But pretending things like this never happen really doesn't do you any favors, especially if you're just starting out. Mistakes happen to all of us. We are all capable of having a bad day in the shop. The key is to understand why the mistakes happen and to learn how to prevent them in the future. It's also important to realize that when mistakes start to compound, it's best to just walk away. You can always tackle those problems the next day with a fresh set of eyes.
If you're interested in building one of these lazy susans, here's the hardware I used: TamBee 10" Lay Susan Hardware Please note that if you plan to use this hardware you'll need to use small washers to raise the hardware above the surface allowing the rings to spin.
Brian is back and in this course, we will focus on learning the ins and outs of Layout to take our SketchUp models and turn them into presentations to present our work to clients and create shop drawings for us to use in the shop to build our projects. Layout comes with your SketchUp Pro subscription. If you are unfamiliar with Layout, you can think of it as a tool to Layout something like a magazine. It will allow you to organize your drawings and add titles, pictures, annotations, and other descriptive text. Then, export it as a PDF. There are recommended prerequisites for this course: You need to have a basic understanding of how to use SketchUp and be able to draw a basic piece of furniture. If you need help with learning the basics, we have an Intro to Sketchup Course thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/intro-to-sketchup you might want to check out first. You will also need a copy of SketchUp Pro to take advantage of all this course has to offer.
The full online course and plans will be released on March 1st!
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CORRECTION: A few folks noted that the flip stop can be adjusted to bring it closer to the stock fence. By loosening two screws you can reposition the stop at various angles in order to bring the tip of the arm in contact with the table surface. That's a big improvement over the previous model.
Conclusion: I'm happy to say that the Harvey MG-36 Pro is a serviceable miter gauge. It's not perfect and depending on the kind of work you do the sloppy stop issue might be a deal-breaker. The sloppiness in the detents is still a big disappointment. However, with the caveats discussed in the video you can achieve decent results. Overall, Harvey addressed pretty much every issue I found in my previous review. They either improved them greatly or fixed them. That said, if you're in the market for a miter gauge I think the Jessem Mite-R-Excel II is still your best bet for the money. Even if you're able to get the MG-36 Pro at $299 (the lowest price I've seen), the Jessem can be had for only $25 more. And the Jessem doesn't suffer from any of the issues found in the MG-36 lineup.
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You may already know Carbon Method for their rust preventative product I showed off in these videos: - youtu.be/332XBXTpUos?si=yuAsFoEB8qWFqcUL - youtu.be/f-86b9mYHRQ?si=GaZk_vsZIb0qIy7u They have since released a Carbon Coating Prep Kit that contains three abrasive pads and their Reconditioning Oil. Using their kit you can remove rust faster, easier, and more effectively that with traditional abrasive or chemical techniques. When you're done, the surface is prepped and ready for the rust preventing Carbon Coat. Get your kit here and say bye bye to rust! carbonmethod.com/carbon-coating-prep-kit/?ref=mjguvwfm
As the Sideboard Series comes to a close, we'll embark on the Top Construction & Oil Finish. The top is really just a large walnut panel. I like to use Dominos to help keep the panels aligned curing the glueup though the same thing could be achieved by using several sets of cauls. The idea is to keep the boards as even as possible so that it limits the amount of work we need to do after the glue dries. After the top is fully scraped and sanded, I added a small 1/8" roundover. If you're looking for more information and tips for making wide panels that stay flat, check out this video. https://youtu.be/Y3oFRbPsB7Y?si=cfjua-Ao4nCJe8I4
The finish I used is Bumblechutes, a natural tung oil finish thinned with citrus solvent. You can save 10% using the code TWW10 at Bumblechutes.combumblechutes.com/product-page/furniture-finish?ref=tww This finish is not the most protective in the world, but it does just fine on a piece of furniture that doesn't require a ton of protection.
The top is attached to the case using screws and elongated screws. 1 1/4" should do the trick as long as you don't drive them too deep. The back panel is then added with glue and brad nails.
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Before starting on the sawtooth standards, we'll need to add a detail to the sliding doors that I nearly forgot about: finger holds. To make sure the door has something to grip, we'll simply add a cove to the edge. I only added one cove to my doors but might consider adding another later. After all, the doors need to slide in both directions.
For the adjustable shelves, there are several ways we can have them interact with the case. Typically we use a series of holes and shelf pins but on a piece like this, I felt we should go the extra mile by building sawtooth standards. If you're not familiar, this system includes standards that are notched so they can receive shelf supports that run from front to back. It's a very cool but labor intensive choice that has the added bonus of requiring no metal or plastic. A classy way to construct adjustable shelves!
These aren't your average drawer fronts! We'll make the front from two pieces and create an integrated pull by creating a relief where the two pieces join. We'll also create a dimpled texture using a Carbide Burr and a Die Grinder. The dimpled texture provides a super cool look to the fronts even though the wood itself is just regular walnut. Each dimple disrupts and reflects the light in such a way that it confuses the eye and invites people to come in for a closer look. It's a great way to add an accent but I definitely believe it needs to be used sparingly. Here's another example where I used the dimpling technique on a Trestle Table in case you want to see an additional application: thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/legs-mt-dimpling-knock-trestle-table-pt-1
Follow me on: TWITTER - http://twitter.com/woodwhisperer FACEBOOK - http://facebook.com/thewoodwhisperer INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/woodwhisperer Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/woodwhispererGettin’ me some of those easy clicks! #sosatisfyingThe Wood Whisperer2024-01-19 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~--Dovetail Gap Repair | Can you see it? #woodworkingThe Wood Whisperer2024-01-17 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~--Dovetail Jig Tips! #woodworking #dovetails #dovetailjigThe Wood Whisperer2024-01-10 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~--Dovetail Jigs are Back, Baby! | Drawer Boxes | Sideboard Pt 8The Wood Whisperer2024-01-10 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~-- It's time to construct the drawers. I haven't used my dovetail jig in a while so I blew off the dust, read the manual, and knocked out all of the drawer joints in short order. The jig I like to use is the Leigh D4R. Here's some trivia for you. Did you know that the dovetail jig was invented by the founder of Leigh Jigs? Yup. Pretty cool.
Once the drawer joinery is complete, I moved on to prepping for the Blum undermount slide installation. Undermount slides are not as complicated as the instructions would have you believe, but there are a number of important steps involved in the installation. Once the locking mechanisms are attached to the underside of the drawer, I like to use spacers to install the slide itself to the case.
Follow me on: TWITTER - http://twitter.com/woodwhisperer FACEBOOK - http://facebook.com/thewoodwhisperer INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/woodwhisperer Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/woodwhispererA Critical Moment in Every ProjectThe Wood Whisperer2024-01-06 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~--Tapering legs for a new vanity using the Taper Maker!The Wood Whisperer2024-01-02 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~--Look Ma, Patinaed Copper & Live Edge | Sliding Doors | Sideboard Pt 7The Wood Whisperer2024-01-02 | Watch our latest video! "Refinishing a Retro Heywood Wakefield Desk With A Stunning New Look!" youtube.com/watch?v=LvMmAojy9zQ --~-- In this part of the Sideboard series we'll focus on the Patinaed Copper and Live Edge Sliding Doors. The sliding doors will be constructed using a strip of patinaed copper and live edge walnut veneer. We'll cut our own veneer from thicker live edge slabs. The core of the door will consist of MDF with a walnut frame. The walnut frame allows me to run the veneer all the way to the edges for a continuous appearance. The copper strip is aged using a torch, resulting in some beautiful red, blue and orange hues that should continue to look great as the copper ages naturally.
The real magic of a good set of sliding doors comes from the construction of the rabbets and the groove in the case. The goal is to minimize friction. The final product has an incredible contrast between the patinaed copper and live edge walnut that really catches the eye.