Working on the four rocking chairs I’ve just been making made me conscious of exavctly how often I reach for not one plane but four, not one saw but seven, not one spokeshave but four, maybe five, and I could go on. Of course, I could manage with one or two or possibly one of…
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I recall someone telling me that I had to teach to make a living from my craft because I couldn’t and no one else could actually make a living from working with their hands. He didn’t know that that was the case and nor could he. He simply assumed that because he couldn’t, no one…
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All of our plans for TWW and the Wood Whisperer Guild are made using Sketchup Pro. When we distribute the files to users, some folks are unable to open them because Pro files aren’t compatible with older free versions of the software like Make 2017. What many people don’t realize is that the free web version of Sketchup is a pretty powerful tool in its own right, and even if you don’t want to use it on a regular basis, you can still use it to manage/convert files. This video will show you how to do the following:
If you like the cut of Brian’s jib, check out his Intro to Sketchup course in the Wood Whisperer Guild.
Looking for the old desktop version of Sketchup (SketchUp Make 2017)? Click here.
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When I arrived in the USA the first thing I did was purchase a shop full of power equipment. Like most in the trade, woodworking was mostly about efficiency and efficiency comes by using machines for every cut. Though I too relied on power to expedite my work, in some ways I am likely one…
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When the world of making collides with pride it’s time to reflect. Taking pride in the work of another is an equal danger to pride in ourselves and what we achieve too. Should we be prideful in achieving a high standard of workmanship or is it simply that pride is the wrong word to use?…
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00:01:10 – Welcome to the Woodworking Morning Show
00:01:32 – Thank you’s
00:06:35 – How many is too many dog holes?
00:08:00 – Outfeed Assembly Table video and plans released!
00:10:15 – How can you hide the “paper” in paper-backed veneer when looking from the side?
00:14:55 – Are you interested in the new Woodpeckers multi-function router base?
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00:17:25 – Is a mitered joint on a plywood cabinet a good idea?
00:19:10 – Does the adjustability on your track saw keep it hard to keep it square?
00:20:25 – What’s a good overhead tablesaw dust collection solution?
00:21:35 – Do you have a recommendation for a router table? MLCS Guild Discount
00:25:10 – Do the outfeed table plans come with guild membership?
00:26:43 – Do the wheels of your outfeed table get in the way?
00:28:13 – Are there rules for what grit to start sanding with?
00:30:00 – How can you make alder look like cherry?
00:31:55 – What are the most useful hand planes and best mid-range brand?
00:33:45 – What’s the difference between the Incra HD 1000 and Incra 5000?
00:35:10 – How do I become a full guild member?
00:38:13 – What are your thoughts on commercially made flip tables?
00:41:55 – Any tips for jointing long boards on a smaller jointer?
00:43:30 – How often do you do the live show?
00:44:00 – How can you grow your business even more?
00:45:20 – Is the guild the same as the Wood Worker’s Guild of America?
00:47:40 – Are jointer bed extensions a good idea?
00:48:45 – How was your mail order pizza?
00:50:40 – How can I run a successful woodworking business?
00:55:00 – Would you ever “upgrade” to a Sawstop?
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