I have several bullnose planes. Too many. I’ve used and tested all of them. These low-angle bevel-ups stolid and unpretentious planes are the handiest little tenants on my shelves and in my tool chests. There is no equal for a variety planing tasks because when you need them there is no other plane or indeed […]
Read the full post A Plain Bullnose on Paul Sellers' Blog.
The show was broken up into 2 parts this week since we had a neighborhood internet outage.
Part 2 can be found here, but is only 8 minutes long since the internet went down for good at the end.
1:07 – Marc’s snarkier when he wears his glasses.
1:40 – Welcome to Friday Live!
1:54 – Thanks to our Patreon supporters!
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2:17 – What does Marc & Nicole do with Patreon contributions?
4:25 – Gifts received
6:27 – Rowdy Penguin Productions (Federal employee who was furloughed)
http://rowdypenguin.com/
7:59 – Marc is working on a shoe rack right now (will be a free project!)
10:26 – Matt Cremona is working on the Ultimate Wall Hanging Tool Cabinet
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/ultimate-wall-hanging-tool-cabinet/
12:50 – Do you encounter snipe with shorter pieces such as those in the knife block project?
https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/in-drawer-knife-block/
15:09 – How can you avoid grain direction issues when template routing?
https://www.infinitytools.com/mega-flush-trim-router-bits
18:02 – What are best practices for speed adjustments for different types of woods?
20:21 – Why do you need different size flush trim bits?
21:30 – Powermatic surprise on February 1st!
21:45 – Any recommendations for the best bandsaw blade for various tasks?
24:27 – Finishing the Sideboard – How do I apply finish when it is cold outside?
25:43 – Which garage heater does Marc have?
https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/shop-heating-options/
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… A Garden Bench I’m making a garden bench. So far it’s taken me a day to cut all the wood, plane it, cut the parts out, joint the 10 2″ deep mortise holes and cut and fit each of the tenons. I know! It’s pine, but making the joints should be easier in the […]
Read the full post Making Another Bench… on Paul Sellers' Blog.
When I think of the many thousands following this blog and the online work we do training through video, I have to say I do feel quite stunned. It’s no small thing that Joseph and I have brought about a training and teaching program for woodworkers and furniture makers that now reaches around the world. […]
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There are some things to explain:Is Paul just trying to be different? Is he bending to pressures? Bending the rules? Well, no, I’ve never really bent to pressure unless I found myself flat wrong and I don’t do things just to please others either. My mind never stops looking, searching what surrounds me, looking at […]
Read the full post My Plywood Workbench on Paul Sellers' Blog.
Double-sided tape has been a constant woodworking companion of mine since the first time I attempted a flush-trimming operation. It wasn’t perfect, but it did the intended job of holding two pieces together. The stuff I used was sold as Turner’s Tape. My main issues were that it often left a sticky residue on the surface and that it would sometimes take wood fibers with it upon removal. Although the bond was tight, I sometimes found that the template would shift under pressure as the thick adhesive layers allowed for a little bit of creep.
A few years ago, I came across this video from Crimson Guitars. It shows “an old luthier’s trick” using blue tape and CA glue to effectively attach templates with no residue. I initially scoffed at the idea because I was so stuck in the mind-set of using double sided tape. After trying it a few times, I became a big believer and I haven’t purchased double-sided tape since then.
The concept is simple. With a piece of blue tape on both pieces, we can put CA glue on top of the tape and bring the pieces together for a secure bond. The glue bonds to the two pieces of tape and the tape bonds to the wood. While it might not be as strong as double-sided tape, it’s strong enough for the intended application. I also found that this bond was more rigid than the one achieved with double-sided tape and I don’t get the creep I occasionally experienced in the past.
So give it a try. Most of us has everything we need for this already in the shop. Here are some links for the stuff shown in the video:
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My choice of hand plane is the Stanley (or Record, either way, or the Woden too) #4 for 95% of my tasks at the workbench this basic plane works best for me. New, old, no matter. I also use the Stanley #5 as a second if indeed I do feel the need for a longer […]
Read the full post I Sorby #3 Joins the Fold on Paul Sellers' Blog.
I thought that you might like to know my latest vlog is up on YouTube. I spent a little time going back to Stockport and my boyhood to look at what informed me back in the 1960s. I hope you enjoy it.
Read the full post A Vlog for Today on Paul Sellers' Blog.
It may not seem like me: you might well be surprised, but my history with plywood dates back to my earliest recollection of woodworking with my dad in 1960. I know! Time passes when you’re having fun! That was 59 years ago! It was springtime when I sat on the kerb outside my house. Trucks […]
Read the full post I Designed A Plywood Bridge on Paul Sellers' Blog.
I checked my mom’s Amazon wish list before Christmas and noticed a nice little bamboo in-drawer knife block. I thought she’s probably appreciate something similar made by her own son so I headed to the shop to make one. It took about two days, but the end result is pretty nice and my mom absolutely loved it. What’s great about this design is you can modify the width to suit your drawer and/or knife collection. Just make the dovetail keys longer and add more ribs.
Please note that because I essentially made a copy of something I saw for sale, I will not be providing plans or templates.
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We had some technical issues today but by take 3 we nailed it :)
0:55 – Welcome to Friday Live!
1:04 – Items\gifts received in the mail https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQO4At218jezfjPqDzn1CQ
2:57 – New branding irons received from Puit https://www.pittsburgfoundry.com/wood-brands
3:50 – Newest Woodpeckers One Time Tool – DEADLINE FEBRUARY 4TH, 2019 https://www.woodpeck.com/onetime-tool-gauge-block-2019.html
6:44 – Thanks for pre-ordering Essential Joinery! https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/store/extras/
7:45 – Is a moxon vice a good substitute for a leg vice?
9:22 – What do you suggest to clean the black coating off bits?
11:27 – How do you minimize glue squeeze out issues?
15:20 – Can I complain about the book not being delivered fast enough?
15:37 – Is there any easy way to upcycle flooring boards with a hard finish on them?
18:08 – Any suggestions for a finish for the Kids Kitchen Step Stool?
19:48 – How long should I wait for Danish Oil to finish before applying Poly?
21:20 – What’s your opinion of lacquer over shellac?
22:13 – When gluing with catalytic based glue, do I need to worry about temperature?
27:00 – Do you have a suggestion as to which toekick to use for cabinets?
29:06 – Any suggestions when to start woodworking with kids?
31:37 – Where are your brass hammers from? Glenn Drake and Dema
https://www.glen-drake.com
https://www.etsy.com/people/dgamayunov
33:43 – Have you heard of a sanding disc that you attach to the table saw (Edge Tech)?
36:30 – Can I use hardwood flooring as a workbench top?
37:20 – Any recommendations on a cheaper router bit set? https://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/set15piece.html
40:03 – Oneida has renewed their discount with The Wood Whisperer Guild and upped it to 10%!
You can get it by joining the guild at http://bit.ly/1OzU2yt
41:19 – When staining, I am seeing sanding marks after application, any advice?
42:58 – Where do you find inspiration for projects (such as the hall tree?)
https://thewoodwhispererguild.cInstagramt/hall-tree-storage-bench/
44:13 – Router bit winner!
44:36 – Marc is now doing video responses on Instagram, you can ask questions there via video!
https://www.instagram.com/woodwhisperer/
45:39 – Mike Rowe did a video about Bob Ross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwFUOomhAhk
46:21 – Scapers are available again on the guild store!
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/tww-card-scraper/
46:38 – When will the book be available for preorder again?
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…and then you are the same. It’s not a look alike thing, more a feel alike. But it doesn’t destroy your uniqueness. Amateur woodworking and its woodworkers is not at all a new thing. In times past most men did woodworking in support of their daily life, a rural worker repaired his cart though he […]
Read the full post You Are Special… on Paul Sellers' Blog.
George was watching me from his side of the bench. It wasn’t so much that I felt it but more noticed he’d stopped moving. “What’s that?” he asked. “It’s a cutlery tray for silverware.” I answered. “What’s it for?” he enquired. “It’s for Mrs B, the cook at the outdoor pursuits centre where I go […]
Read the full post George Goes the Extra Mile on Paul Sellers' Blog.
Owning more than one bandsaw is usually not an option for most woodworkers: they must decide one over all of the other options. In my bandsaw blog last week I tried to offer practical help for those in the market for buying one and to that end two months ago I ordered one of the […]
Read the full post Lightweight or Heavyweight Bandsaw Part I on Paul Sellers' Blog.
Most drawers in the shop include a lot of wasted space. Even at only 6″ deep, most of my drawers are only at half capacity because nothing in there sits higher than 3″. Taking some inspiration from my kitchen, I decided to retro-fit an existing drawer with a sliding tray system. It requires a little bit of surgery on the drawer but in the end, doubling the capacity makes it totally worth the effort.
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It’s Saturday and my sixth day of work in my work week. For over 50 years I’ve worked a six day week making. By that I mean I’ve worked building everything from my homes and my furniture, chicken coops and splitting logs: mostly with my boys as they grew alongside me. I felt sad sitting […]
Read the full post It’s All About Balance on Paul Sellers' Blog.
2:30 – Thanks to new Patreon Supporters! – https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer
3:50 – Six more days to pre-order the new book! – https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/store/extras/books/
5:08 – Can I use sandpaper on glass to flatten a water stone without a proper flattening stone?
7:38 – How well does TiteWrap work to hold glue ups together?
9:55 – What is a good general purpose blade for curves and resawing on the bandsaw?
12:30 – Can you number the first 100 books that were pre-ordered?
14:30 – What manufacturer do you use for table saw blades, and where do you get re-sharpened?
16:32 – How do I get support on guild sales orders? https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/contact
17:30 – Why don’t you do little skits in your videos anymore?
21:25 – Do you know how to get better dust collection for a flattening jig?
23:45 – Do you have a preferred brand and style of chisel for general work?
26:10 – Is there a benefit to any of the 150 orbital sanders from Festool?
27:47 – Are there any reasons not to integrate a router table into the miter station?
28:44 – How do you sign your work so it doesn’t bleed through the finish?
32:00 – Have you ever considered a Tormek for sharpening?
33:27 – How do you presubmit questions? https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer
34:35 – Time to move Deadpool.
34:48 – Do you ever have a problem of getting out into the shop?
38:50 – Is there a benchtop jointer that you can recommend?
39:52 – Is there something to toughen up an oil based poly finish?
41:25 – Where did you get the siding on your wall?
41:45 – Thoughts on ROS paper brands?
44:55 – What is the international shipping cost for the book?
46:14 – Any recommendations on brands and sizes of jointers?
49:41 – Are Jet and Powermatic owned by the same company?
51:10 – Are dedicated mortise chisels worth it?
52:20 – Are there any safety issues cutting on far side of the router bit?
53:40 – Is a dado better than a rabbet for shelving?
55:40 – How is the Beadlock system?
59:40 – Ashley Harwood’s Guild Project – https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/bowl-turning/
1:00:12 – What grits do you use when sanding between paint?
1:01:19 – Does Ashley Harwood have a YouTube channel? https://www.instagram.com/ashleyharwoodturning/
1:04:35 – Guild Project Winner!
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George leaned over the bench to get my attention, jerking his head to one side and slightly back to make sure `i understood. It’s brew time, he said. The clocking in clock was wrong and I was behind time. In one minute there would be a cry from the men and I would be given […]
Read the full post George and Maturing Men on Paul Sellers' Blog.
Choosing your bandsaw In times past, a decade or two before I apprenticed in the 1960s, the only bandsaws really available in the UK at any rate were those developed for industry. In some countries bandsaws are still the rarity and scarcity, not the norm at all. We shouldn’t assume that all peoples have access […]
Read the full post Choosing, Setting up and Using a Bandsaw on Paul Sellers' Blog.
Is a bandsaw something you would consider? It’s handy, but if you buy a bandsaw then why not buy all of the other machines? Aren’t they handy too? It is a valid enquiry. The reason I would not generally advocate the other machines is because the process of hand work has proven to be so […]
Read the full post Why the Bandsaw? on Paul Sellers' Blog.
Question: Hi there, I recently came across your website and blog which looks full of really useful information and advice on woodworking. I just wondered if you have any recommendations for a beginner and what I should be focusing on at this stage? I was planning to try out some local courses where I can […]
Read the full post Designed Teaching for New Woodworkers on Paul Sellers' Blog.
0:42 – Welcome to Friday Live
1:06 – Marc’s book is ready for pre-orders!
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/essential-joinery-pre-order/
2:35 – FAQ about the special pre-order bonus for the book
7:20 – Happy Birthday Brian Knab!
8:03 – Thanks Patreon Supporters!
https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer
9:01 – Any recommendations for a table saw for a woodworker on a budget?
12:57 – When Nicole made the Pot Pie, did the bottom crust fully cook?
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/26317/chicken-pot-pie-ix/
13:55 – How do you protect the shop\tools when you are spraying finish?
17:00 – What may be causing my router to jump when routing mortises?
21:00 – How can you tell what are the tails and pins\where should they go?
24:01 – Do you have any tips to keep the holy galahad or Kutzall from clogging?
26:00 – Will a dye on Cherry also darken with age?
27:11 – Can we move Deadpool each week?
27:45 – How much money will I spend at a woodworking show?
29:44 – Have you are will you make a video working on Ironwood?
31:06 – When do you decide you need EyePro as well as Ear\Breathing?
33:09 – Will adding alcohol to shellac extend the shelf life?
34:04 – Do you have any tips on designing rocking chairs?
34:38 – Why do people buy router tables over shapers?
39:38 – Do you need to detension a bandsaw at the end of each day?
42:28 – Is there an issue applying finish in the cold and then bringing it inside?
44:16 – Gaming Coffee Table Project has been released!
Guild Project – https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/projects/gaming-dining-table/
Free Video – https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/gaming-coffee-table/
44:48 – You can repurpose the kids kitchen stepstool!
https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/kids-kitchen-step-stool/
46:05 – EssentialJoinery.Com – New Book!
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We filmed ten of my top used tips and tricks for woodworkers that I use in my day to day woodworking and I think that you’ll like them too. Here you go. Hope you enjoy it:
Read the full post Top 10 Tips & Tricks for Woodworkers on Paul Sellers' Blog.
I didn’t need another saw but I had good reasons to buy it—this one at least. It looked lovely. It caught my eye by its proportion. More than that even, it looked like a working saw and I usually only buy working tools. I am coming to the end of my own buying of tools. […]
Read the full post I Bought A Saw on Paul Sellers' Blog.
This past Summer I had the honor of teaching a class at the Marc Adams School. The class was to be a scaled-down version of the Gaming Dining Table (Free Version) (Premium Guild Version). Because it’s never a good idea to teach a class on something you never actually built before, I decided to build the prototype and film the process. This video is just a quick overview of the process so if you want the additional details and the plans, you’ll have to pick up the Gaming Dining Table build at TheWoodWhispererGuild.com.
A special thanks to the folks who joined me in Indiana to build one of these fun little tables. Well, except for David. David just build whatever he wanted. (Sorry for the inside joke)
Look close enough and you’ll see how “well-used” this table is. It’s the coffee table we keep in the family room so it gets plenty of abuse. I probably should have photographed it right after it was finished six months ago but hey, this is real woodworking life!
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…a new year Yesterday was the first day of the year but of course we all took the day off to celebrate its new beginning. I find nothing daunting about the new year though it hinges on the past ones. I think that that is important for all of us. In some ways its like […]
Read the full post When You Start.. on Paul Sellers' Blog.
I sincerely hope we all enjoy the coming year and anticipate a changing way we look at the whole world we share. This year I look to an unfolding future that will embrace an ever-widening audience who will build their projects alongside me. I have new ideas, new designs and new methods of building and […]
Read the full post Happy New Year Everyone! on Paul Sellers' Blog.