A Boring Bar Grinding Jig

A quick little project to replace a jig I’ve been using for years. Reference: BoringBarGrindingJig.pdf

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Arriving Home From Home

Texas was so lovely. Mesquites gently jostling their frond-like leaves of light green seem innocent at first sight, unique, but hide the spear-point thorns the rancher mostly hates. Moving along serpentine back roads interconnecting on my route from Llano to Fredericksburg via The Willow City Loop was as stunning as ever. Fredericksburg’s Main Street is…

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My Break in Texas

It’s the close of Easter week where I’m just finishing up an Easter break from the UK to spend time with family in my second-home state of Texas. It’s been a good week seeing the tornadic storms come in and then dissipate over 24 hours. I’d been missing the hard rains and the ditches filled…

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The Hand Made V Mass Made

Passing around Texas this week I ended up sitting in the ever-famed Cracker Barrel rocker. Cracker Barrel is a Southwest style restaurant with a sales area selling everything associated with southern living. I first saw these rockers when they were selling for $99 back in the late 80s. They’ve been a consistent seller and though…

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Changing the Image of Progress

It’s not too complicated. You can see where things took hold – when we began losing our hand skills. Well, it’s not so much that we lost them, or lost them forever, more that the potential for developing such skills took a nose dive for a century or so, so the potential for owning skills […]

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Little Stubby – Friday Live

00:01:49 – It’s Friday Live!
00:05:05 – Thank yous
00:07:22 – Essential Joinery update and preview
http://essentialjoinery.com
00:10:35 – WoodTalk is back!!!! Sort of
http://www.woodtalkshow.com/
00:12:15 – Are digital copies included with the book purchase?
00:13:40 – Is there an update with hardcovers?
00:14:45 – What are Nicole’s favorite Marc-made things?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/gg-blanket-chest/
00:16:15 – What’s your criteria for deciding what joint to use?
00:18:50 – Is there a food-grade matte finish?
00:20:50 – Do you still use the Gaming table?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/gaming-table/
00:21:30 – How long do you let glue dry before using?
00:23:48 – Do you have equipment that requires a lot of maintenance?
00:25:17 – Are there advantages between the Domino and JDS MultiRouter?
https://multi-router.com/product/multi-router/
00:27:50 – Is the multi-router similar to the panto router?
00:29:00 – Do you have any support options besides Patreon?
https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/support/
00:29:43 – Do you miss the Arizona weather?
00:32:40 – Woodpeckers joiners marking gauge demo:
https://www.woodpeck.com/one-time-tools/ott-joinersmarkinggauge-2019.html
00:38:12 – How do you keep the purple in Purpleheart?
00:40:00 – Where can I donate old woodworking literature?
00:40:33 – How often do you hurt your hands while woodworking?
00:41:50 – Can you talk about your brass mallets?
https://www.glen-drake.com/Tite-Hammers/
00:42:53 – What size cutoffs do you keep vs toss?
00:46:10 – Do you have any intentions on doing a hand tool series?
https://www.handtoolschool.net/
00:48:12 – Do you have any tips to straighten out a dado cut?
00:48:55 – How do you lubricate your table saw gears?
00:51:15 – How does the Woodpeckers marking gauge cut compare to a wheel or marking knife?
00:56:20 – What’s the deal with double bevel chisels?
https://www.marymaycarving.com/carvingschool/lets-talk-about-woodcarving/topic/double-vs-single-bevel/
00:57:50 – What’s the best oil to keep machines from getting rusty?
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewoodwhisperer?listId=2FDNPTMSOGTDJ
01:00:17 – Have you dealt with lines in arm r seal finishes?
01:03:28 – How do you calibrate your drill press chuck?

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Your Input Amazes Me

Ever since I started blogging I have never felt on my own and that’s because of how you’ve always responded through the years. No matter what methods you use to make wood work for you, it does not take long to find likeminded people to unite with. Green woodworking, wood turning, intarsia and instrument making […]

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Developing Designs for the House

Give me an empty space, a blank sheet of paper, a pencil and such and before a few minutes have passed lines seem to appear from nowhere. When I go into a home, an office a business I am ‘space aware’ and as we all know, ‘nature abhors a vacuum‘. Of course there is no […]

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Living Space

We videoed me introducing the new house for you all to watch. Our goal is to teach others to build a wide range of furniture pieces for furnishing the home. It’s a long term objective and we want to update people on what’s happening. The important thing for people to see is that this ties […]

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He Rolls Up His Sleeves

He reaches across the workbench for a plane and says, ‘Let’s get crackin’ then.” His plane’s a Woden. Well used, well worn, well ‘broken in’. Mine’s new, narrow, a #4 Stanley. He’d loaned me his when I first started under him but then I saved up and bought my own. Mum told me, “Don’t pay […]

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Black Hole and Butt Joints – Friday Live

00:02:18 – Hey! It’s Friday live!
00:03:51 – Essential Joinery!
http://bit.ly/2v3JCV4
00:04:34 – Credenza video

Media Credenza, Now with More Crotch!

00:04:55 – Essential Joinery release party at Austin Hardwoods
http://bit.ly/2P5xhch
00:07:08 – New filter capability on projects on the guild site
http://bit.ly/2vayWEt
00:11:37 – When making a table top, what’s the best way to incorporate pieces shorter than the full length?
00:14:11 – Regarding the above question, can you do a scarf joint?
00:15:09 – Credenza video is on Amazon Prime
https://amzn.to/2P5xlc1
00:17:00 – Is it better to watch the new videos on YouTube or Amazon Prime?
00:18:00 – The back of my drawers are binding in the back due to the back of my drawer being too wide. How to fix?
00:19:40 – Do you ever plan on getting into CNC?
00:20:40 – Looking for finishing solutions for outdoor shutters?
http://bit.ly/2vayXbv
00:24:21 – Are your videos on Amazon Prime in Australia too or just the US?
00:26:08 – Do you only plane the non-jointed face of a board?
00:29:01 – Will there be any delays to Hall Tree videos because of the book release?
http://bit.ly/2P5xlJ3
00:32:46 – What’s your take on hand making a Maloof rocking chair?
http://bit.ly/1MfZwvS
00:34:16 – If you were to buy a tracksaw, domino, or Festool sander, which one would you buy?
00:35:20 – Have you used WoodRX? I’ve had good luck with it as an outdoor finish.
00:35:45 – The rip fence on my old saw needs to be replaced. Any suggestions?
00:37:25 – Any tips for routing small pieces on a router table?
00:39:08 – What’s your “jack of all trades” bandsaw blade?
00:40:03 – Why did you use the domino to repair the credenza side aprons? Why not cut new mortises?

00:42:00 – Do you have discount codes for Festool?
00:43:00 – Any ideas what is going to be next for pre orders in the guild projects?
00:44:07 – The dust shoot on my Powermatic table saw keeps falling off. Any tips?
00:46:20 – How active are the members in the Woodwhisperer Guild?
http://bit.ly/2P5xmN7
00:50:11 – What features are ESSENTIAL to a router table and which features are nice but not necessary?
00:53:00 – I’m making a maple/purpleheart cutting board. Any tips?

00:55:05 – Is there a way to see all the member benefits of seeing the guild?
http://bit.ly/2uZEIZr
00:55:50 – Do you plan on putting out any more free content on YouTube?
00:56:10 – Can you add your shirt to the Amazon store?

Spreadshirt

00:57:04 – What do you do with all the projects you make? Keep them? Sell them?
00:58:48 – I got a surprise haul of sapele. What blade angle should I use to prevent tearout?
01:00:25 – When you bookmatch smaller panels do you use a spline or just a butt joint?
01:01:25 – I want to upgrade my miter gauge, what made you choose between the Incra 1000 vs Incra 5000?
01:04:05 – Guild project winner!

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Grass Needs Mowing

It’s a long and narrow garden. Straight lines, squared off. No imagination, easy maintenance. I really like gardens with secret corners and surprises to draw your interest. It was a quick and simple thing to mow the grass. Coming out of retirement The new house presents additional work but it’s a mix of work I […]

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Media Credenza, Now with More Crotch!

I have been on the hunt for a Media Credenza design for over a year now and nothing really tickled my fancy. That is until I came across a cabinet in Mike Pekovich’s IG feed that he made with a student, Sean Montague. Turns out, the cabinet was inspired by the work of Philip Morley. So in a somewhat convoluted way, all three of these gentlemen had a role in influencing the design of this Media Credenza.

The project features book-matched crotch grain raised panel doors that slide smoothly in shallow grooves. Each compartment has holes and slots for wires and ventilation. While I made the project from 5/4 walnut and the plans reflect that, you should know that standard 4/4 material would suffice. I hope you enjoy.

If you’re interested in my new book, Essential Joinery, you can buy an autographed copy from me directly here or on Amazon.

Stuff I Used

• Magnetic stop
• White pencils
• Glue roller
• Titebond III
• Titebond Liquid Hide Glue
• Countersink Bit

Referenced Videos

• Round Red Oak Table Top
• Hollow Chisel Mortiser Setup & Use

Plans

• Sketchup File
• Sketchup File Metric
• PDF/Cut List
• PDF/Cut List Metric

Gallery

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Did This Just Get Awkward? – Friday Live

00:01:30 – Hi everybody! Welcome to the smooth jazz show.
00:02:21 – Thanks to the new Patreon subscribers!
https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer
00:04:30 – Opening packages and mailings
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX_hOeWeTJffX4bPadg4BQ
00:07:02 – How would you finish a cribbage board?
00:09:23 – Hall Tree Guild preorder ends tonight!
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/hall-tree-storage-bench/
00:10:30 – Essential Joinery has arrived!
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/essential-joinery-book/
00:13:30 – Austin Hardwoods book launch in Denver
https://www.facebook.com/events/austin-hardwoods-of-denver/essential-joinery-book-launch-party/392076888257771/
00:15:33 – Are the hardcover versions of Essential Joinery on the same schedule?
00:16:02 – Are there any hardcover copies left?
00:18:05 – Kitchen countertop finish? Epoxy? Epiphanes? Other?
00:19:55 – Can you explain why you would use a crosscut sled and miter saw?
00:21:30 – Are you sending books out via media mail?
00:22:25 – Diamond plate or water stone sharpening system?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FYEYKE8/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.MUCBTHY2XFPZ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_lv_dp_vv_d
00:24:55 – Should we contact your mom to know when we get our book?
00:25:41 – Is Nicole’s brother a permanent member of TWW team?
00:27:55 – Update on the Incra 5000 sled? Is it a replacement for a crosscut sled?
https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/tww_live/hide-yo-weed-friday-live/
00:29:25 – Water stones past 16000? Worth it?
00:31:10 – Have you used a miter lion?
00:32:45 – Do you have blast gates in your dust collection system?
https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/automate-your-dust-collection-with-ivac/
00:35:30 – What’s your approach to buying things for your shop?
00:42:15 – Will the Hank Chair build include paper templates?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/hank-chair/
00:43:50 – If Powermatic didn’t sponsor you, would you still user Powermatic?
00:47:35 – What happened to Marc’s relationship with Festool?
00:48:48 – Could you make a suggestion on a new ROS?
00:52:35 – Cute kid story!
00:53:40 – Is using string the same as using winding sticks for leveling a workbench top?
00:55:55 – Any tips for a starting woodworker with a small shop?
https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/shop-tours/
00:59:02 – Guild project giveaway!
01:00:00 – iTunes podcast of Wood Whisperer Live
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Mortise Guides at the Ready

We often use guides in my actual work and then, or especially, in my teaching others. In the past it was simple enough to get my students to cut their tenons to the parallel guide lines because, after all, they are so clearly visible, but guaranteeing the inside walls of mortise holes to correspond with […]

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New to Dovetails

We’ve been building up our Common Woodworking site with more helps guides for new woodworkers to get started or to build their hand skills if they have mostly or only used machine methods. To that end our recently posted how to’s and exercises includes the ever-important dovetail joint. As ever, you have all been so […]

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What a Week!

My, my! I could hardly believe it. Finally settled buying the house for building the house-full-of-furniture venture; the next stage in our online teaching and training. On Friday I took the house keys from the previous owners and I couldn’t think of anything else but a dream is finally coming to pass! Walking around the […]

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