I did! It was a review on some chisels a person bought. The commenter said it took her or him four hours to flatten the back of a chisel on a diamond sharpening plate. I thought to myself, ‘Is that really true or even possible? Can fine-grained, chrome manganese steel hardened to 59HRC be so…
Read the full post I Read a Review on Paul Sellers' Blog.
00:03:10 - It's Friday Live! 00:04:35 - Last week for Woodworkers Fighting Cancer submissions and auction update 00:06:35 - Weekend Guild Sale! 00:07:30 - Festool long life filter bag 00:11:25 - Thank you to our new Patreon subscribers! https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer 00:11:45 - Knife display case 00:13:20 - Reclaimed Wood discussion https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419738186/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d 00:15:45 - Sanding blocks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WUYG1E/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BBAMVQ/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d 00:18:00 - Philip Morley Shop Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_aTeOsFKzw https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/morley-kitchen-table/ 00:19:05 - What is the size difference between your current shop and your old Arizona shop? 00:21:35 - What double sided tape do you use? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ASGL02/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/stop-buying-double-sided-tape/ 00:23:25 - How much gap should you leave when building a framed in panel? 00:26:55 - Do you mark or brand your items? 00:29:23 - What's the best finish for red oak? 00:30:50 - Do you have a favorite Japenese pullsaw? https://giantcypress.net/ 00:32:50 - Do you use a humidifier in the shop? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S34ISA/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d 00:36:30 - My forstner bits aren't cutting well. Is it the bit or the drill press? 00:39:40 - I have streaks in my wipe on poly. Will they buff out? 00:41:30 - How have the adirondack chairs held up? 00:44:25 - How do you like your Oneida gorilla pro? 00:52:25 - What's your favorite Red Hot Chile Peppers album? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7TQWRP/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d 00:53:50 - What's the best way to apply Ephiphanes? 00:55:00 - What are some tips or tricks have you learned that help glueups? 00:59:05 - What finish should I use on an outdoor swing? 01:03:50 - What do you think of Stanley's Sweetheart Chisels? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TK0IG8/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d 01:05:25 - How do you decide on making a jig and using a power tool or just using hand tools? 01:07:30 - Do guild discounts work in store? https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/member-benefits/ Products recommended by Marc US! https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewoodwhisperer Canada! http://amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhisperer UK! http://amazon.co.uk/shop/thewoodwhisperer Friday Live as a podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wood-whisperer-live-audio/id1276320132?mt=2 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer
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There is no substitute for practice before and in the process of actually cutting dovetails. Occasionally someone gets it straight off but mostly not. The exercises early on improve your chances of success and aiming for the bullseye of a good result is definitely a question of ‘getting your eye in’ before the real work…
Read the full post Dovetail Tester on Paul Sellers' Blog.
I have a few of these Stanley 78s and surprisingly the handles all seem to me to feel different. in my hands. I have a couple that have very smooth castings and so too the painted finish. Some however feel quite rough and somehow cold to my touch in that they seem uninviting to work…
Read the full post It’s a Wrap on Paul Sellers' Blog.
This Summer I traveled to Wimberley, Texas to film at Philip Morley’s shop. The goal was the capture the creation of the Morley Kitchen Table for the Wood Whisperer Guild. You can still get this project at the Pre-Order discount price until it launches in November. While I was there, I asked Philip to give us a little shop tour while also showing off the super handy Morley Mortiser. If you’re interested in building one you can purchase the plans here. If you’d rather buy a CNC-cut kit, you can do that here.
Thanks to Philip and his family for letting me invade their space for a week.
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…Never to Return It’s a simple truism in every sense. An era has passed, never to return. Look into any past culture anywhere on the globe and you can trace perspectives on art of the day for that era. Each continent has expressed who it is in multidimensional works of art crafted by the human…
Read the full post Days Gone… on Paul Sellers' Blog.
00:03:00 – It’s Friday Live!
00:03:22 – Guild sale!
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/event/guild-sale-shop-furniture/?instance_id=231
00:04:40 – Thank you to our new Patreon subscribers!
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00:05:15 – Bessey gear clamp demo
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00:09:00 – What is the reason to use a floating solid wood panel in a frame?
00:11:10 – Update on the woodworkers fighting cancer auction!
https://www.32auctions.com/wfc2019
00:12:25 – Under cabinet workbench update
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/under-workbench-cabinet/
00:15:53 – How did you do the string inlay?
00:18:47 – Can I save the guild videos?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/faq/
00:19:45 – Can you use two shorter track joints to make one long tracksaw track?
00:20:25 – How well do the undertrack clamps work on a tracksaw?
00:21:00 – Can I rewatch guild meeting videos?
00:22:30 – Can you hit the saw blade with the Incra 5000?
00:24:50 – How can I keep my tools from rusting with condensation in the morning?
00:28:55 – What’s the drawback with solid wood doors vs frame and panel doors?
00:32:07 – Essential Joinery is in Lee Valley’s fall catalog
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/essential-joinery-hard-cover/
00:33:15 – Have you checked out Veritas’ flushing chisel set?
00:33:30 – Last day to order from twwstore.com is Wednesday!
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/store/extras/
00:35:50 – How can I cut 2″ box joints on 10/4 walnut?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/split-top-roubo-workbench/
00:38:20 – What’s hanging from Deadpool’s foot?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030IT76C/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d
00:39:35 – Do you ever plan on making a drum?
00:41:10 – Should I precut the holes for the hardware in the roubo?
00:43:35 – Is there a benefit on cabinet vs wall storage?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/ultimate-wall-hanging-tool-cabinet/
00:46:20 – What would be a better investment? Larger router plane with a smaller attachment or just the smaller router plane?
00:47:53 – Guild discount with Benchcrafted for roubo hardware
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/member-benefits/
00:49:47 – How can you reach out to companies to get donations for charity pieces?
00:52:04 – Does the Benchcrafted hardware ever go on sale?
00:52:35 – Would you replace the leg vice with a Andy Klein’s twin turbo vice?
https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/tww_live/twin-turbo-vise-friday-live/
00:53:55 – How many coats of spray laquer would do you use before buffing with paste wax?
00:54:30 – Are the adirondack chairs comfortable to sit in?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/gg-adirondack-chair/
00:55:40 – How do you like your table saw fence?
https://vsctools.com/shop/product-category/table-saw-fence/
https://www.youtube.com/user/askwoodman
00:58:35 – Can we make slight modifications to the WWFC project? Deadline is October 31st
https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/elevated-dog-bowl-wfc-2019/
00:59:10 – What are your next top 5 projects in your queue?
01:00:30 – Can you have a European style hinge without the hole in the door?
01:01:53 – Do I need a double bevel miter saw?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/miter-station/
01:03:35 – Where is the finishing the finish video?
https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/guides/finishing/
01:05:12 – Which chest of drawers project would you recommend?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/chest-of-drawers/
01:06:28 – What’s your stance on sharpening a router bit vs getting a new one?
01:07:50 – What kind of science background did you have?
01:10:55 – What’s the best finish for ash that won’t cause it to yellow?
01:12:47 – What white pencil do you use?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BPOZAG/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d
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01:14:30 – How to cut a 45 on a wide panel without a tracksaw?
01:15:30 – Is there a benefit to you if we watch ads all the way through?
01:18:20 – Guild project winner! Congratulations!
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I was teaching saw sharpening when almost everyone I ever met or knew of had abandoned such practices. As a direct result from my efforts more people are sharpening their own saws than I have ever seen before and the numbers keep on growing. Who’s doing it? Amateur woodworkers all around the world are! I…
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Three decades ago we used to pick up a four-in-hand rasp at any hardware store in the US knowing it would be good to go and at an economical price. They weren’t fancy, just functional. The farriers used them to trim and shape the hooves on horses during and after shoeing them. Not a fine…
Read the full post It’s Gone Bad… on Paul Sellers' Blog.
It’s not too early to prepare for the coming of cold days and evenings of low light, low energy levels. The days are shortening now so prepare yourselves. In a few weeks our days will be around 8-9 hours long here and much of that daylight time for most will be spent indoors tapping keys…
Read the full post As the Days Draw In on Paul Sellers' Blog.
00:02:34 – It’s Friday Live!
00:03:08 – Thank you to our new Patreon subscribers!
https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer
00:04:12 – Stuff that holds books project sale!
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/event/guild-sale-book-storage/?instance_id=230
00:05:10 – Mini split update
00:07:06 – Do you have an insulated concrete slab in your garage?
00:09:08 – How can I clamp prefinished items that I usually use painters tape as a clamping solution?
00:11:55 – Any tips for gluing up thin panels?
00:13:15 – What’s the best way to build an exterior door out of walnut?
00:14:33 – Have you seen plans for a bar stool with a similar design to the Maloof Rocker?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/sculpted-rocker/
00:15:37 – How are you liking the new Veritas planes?
00:16:25 – What are some of your qualifications to inviting someone to be a guild instructor?
00:18:05 – What’s the difference between upcut and downcut spiral bit and their applications?
00:21:15 – Under workbench cabinet preorder ends today
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/under-workbench-cabinet/
00:23:15 – Have you ever experienced condensation problems in the shop in cold mornings?
00:24:10 – How can I apply OSMO on a small project with tight curves?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/jewelry-box/
00:25:35 – Do you prefinish pieces before glueup?
00:27:00 – How can I prevent sag on a long entertainment center top?
00:29:00 – Why are leg vises traditionally on the left side of a workbench?
00:30:50 – I’m building acrylic finished countertops. Do you have an inexpensive alternative?
00:33:12 – What do you recommend for a starter set of sharpening stones?
00:35:05 – What are your thoughts on the Incra Miter 5000?
00:38:12 – Have you thought about getting the Incra box joint jig?
00:40:30 – I’m getting tearout with an upcut sprial bit…would a downcut or straight bit be cleaner?
00:41:05 – What’s the best epoxy to use?
00:42:15 – Any suggestions for a cyclone dust collector?
00:43:00 – How critical are jointers and planers for new woodworkers?
00:44:25 – Can hard wax oils be used on pens?
00:45:35 – What are some of your most used shop-made jigs?
00:48:20 – What’s the best guild project for a beginner?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/shaker-table/
00:51:10 – How’d you transition from a hobbyist to what you are now?
https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/about/
00:56:25 – When’s the next episode of WoodTalk?
00:56:55 – We met our auction goal! Auctions close on the 20th.
https://www.32auctions.com/wfc2019
00:57:30 – Have the rubber floor mats helped your back and feet?
00:59:10 – Any suggestions for stabilizing premilled lumber?
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01:02:25 – Any thoughts on the JessEm router table?
01:04:12 – What guild project would sell best?
01:05:26 – What approach did you take when building your collection of power tools?
01:09:10 – Is there a recommended depth for a dado?
01:11:30 – What’s a non shiny durable finish for a walnut computer desk that can resist pen and pencil marks?
https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/wiping-varnish-shootout/
01:13:15 – Have you made a sit stand desk?
Products recommended by Marc
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UK! http://amazon.co.uk/shop/thewoodwhisperer
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Just in case you missed this current vlog out today I thought I should mention it here. I have enjoyed doing them through the past months and will keep going because it is more my way of life and I also want the next few years to embrace what I am doing in building furniture…
Read the full post In Case on Paul Sellers' Blog.
The bread box is making a comeback! I don’t know if that’s true, but I just wrote it on the internet so it must be! With the resurgence of fresh-baked wholesome bread, it only stands to reason that we need to bring the bread box back! My wife Nicole is a big fan of bread boxes and we’ve had a metal one that has served us well for years, but she has always wanted something more elegant made from wood. I looked at a bunch of designs and none of them had the look I was hoping to achieve, so I set out to build something with a sleek and smooth appearance made from figured wood with a copper punch panel accent.
This project is available in the Wood Whisperer Guild so if you’re interested in the plans and full set of videos, head on over.
Special thanks to our sponsors Powermatic, Titebond, and Brusso Hardware.
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When I blogged and even filmed about the Spear & Jackson hands saws it wasn’t because they sponsored me, gave me a kickback or gave me free tools or equipment. They gave me zilch because I don’t and won’t take anything. Not taking any sponsorship from any manufacturer means I have the total freedom to…
Read the full post S&J Bench Planes Review on Paul Sellers' Blog.
Today I’m planning to complete my prototype coffee table, replete with all joinery for the undercarriage of the tabletop. I have had some ideas planned in my head and have rehearsed them there but will make actual cuts today as an experiment on something I have wanted to try for some time. In my case…
Read the full post Taking Shape on Paul Sellers' Blog.
After a few false starts dotted into my life, like trig points on pathways and cairns in wild places, I came to the conclusion that false starts are frequent happenings in the lives those striving to build an alternative way to live their lives. A creative life often means trying different things to see what…
Read the full post False Starts on Paul Sellers' Blog.
Jack’s been with me now for about four months. He’s coming in two half days so about 8 hours a week. That’s how everyone starts at first. He has just completed my foundational course which anyone can follow for free online should they be beginners and want to visit my sites. My dream that those…
Read the full post My Foundation Course on Paul Sellers' Blog.
00:01:07 – It’s Friday Live!
00:02:04 – Holiday sales have started!
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/event/guild-sale-executive-writing-desk/?instance_id=226
00:05:05 – Mail Time!
https://www.kilroysworkshop.com/
00:09:19 – Why are you not replacing your number 7 plane with a Veritas plane?
00:10:50 – Old hand plane auction
https://www.32auctions.com/wfc2019
00:13:23 – What options do you have for a lower shelf in a bookcase with solid wood that’s fully enclosed on all four sides?
00:15:00 – Thanks for the podcast version for Friday Live!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wood-whisperer-live-audio/id1276320132?mt=2
00:16:15 – Should I prime poplar wood before spraying milk paint?
00:17:20 – How can you start woodworking without a shop?
00:20:00 – Can you talk a bit about cabinet construction material?
00:22:30 – Will you ever do a file cabinet in the guild?
00:23:20 – Can you burn finished wood?
00:25:40 – How do you know when something is “good enough”?
00:27:57 – Can you have cleats on the bottom of a tabletop to provide support?
00:29:48 – Is it better to mount drawer slides then size the drawer or vice versa?
00:31:40 – What epoxy would you use as a finish?
00:32:45 – Can you do a detailed episode on hand plane setup?
00:34:25 – Woodworkers Fighting Cancer mug
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/woodworkers-fighting-cancer-mug/
00:35:55 – Will there be a hybrid woodworking volume 2?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/hybrid-woodworking-book/
00:39:00 – Are dovetails strong than some dado drawer construction?
00:39:55 – What Festool vacuum do you recommend?
00:41:20 – What’s your dust collection method for handheld power tools?
00:42:07 – Is water-based poly ok for the dog bowl bench?
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00:43:10 – Any tips on getting purple heart to be purple again?
00:44:02 – Can running a planed side of lumber over a jointer remove snipe?
00:45:25 – What kid would you have named after a wood species?
00:46:27 – How much time does it take to set up a Veritas hand plane?
00:47:00 – Have you ever considered building a coffin or casket?
00:48:55 – Would you ever make a chimney cupboard for a guild project?
00:50:20 – How’d you pick The Wood Whisperer as the name?
00:52:45 – When is the next guild meeting?
https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/calendar-2/
00:53:00 – What resources did you find useful when starting your business?
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00:59:55 – What’s your favorite wood?
01:00:30 – What’s your opinion on Rockler Bench Dog planes?
01:02:05 – Do you have an opinion on Maker’s Playground?
01:06:20 – Is there a decent used tool website?
01:08:14 – What bench would you pick? Torsion box or thick slab top?
01:10:05 – Will you ever have Danish modern furniture in the guild?
01:11:10 – Guild project winner! Congratulations!
01:13:10 – Should I download the guild project videos?
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…otherwise known as a breadbox too. Here’s the link for you get started watching the series: Why change the name? Oh, well, I have seen so many breadboxes with tambour openings I didn’t want anyone confusing what my intent was. Silly I know. This design was planned out in detail in my head from the…
Read the full post Bread Stow… on Paul Sellers' Blog.
In 2013 I built a table for my backyard in Arizona. Watch the build here. After moving to Denver, I decided to refinish the table in hopes of giving it a “bulletproof coating” that could take anything this high elevation environment could dish out. Watch the refinish video here. Unfortunately, the finish didn’t hold up as well as I had hoped and I decided to dismantle the table and repurpose the material for a coffee table.
To ensure this table doesn’t suffer the same fate as the previous one, I made three important changes:
Hopefully, this table will last a lot longer with yearly maintenance. If necessary, I plan to lightly sand the table and then reapply a new coat of the same finish.
There are no plans for this project since I pretty much designed on the fly with the material I had on-hand.
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It’s not really that early but I leave home at around 6.30. With the front door gone but boarded up I’m using the back conservatory door and it is just about coming light when my hand hits the latch. With the mix of rain and showers I take advantage of every opportunity to kick start…
Read the full post Sunrising Starts on Paul Sellers' Blog.
The front living room is now gutted and skim-plastered over. I hadn’t expected that but removing picture rails and fireplaces leaves holes to be patched and then surface cracks in the existing plaster means filler and such; it was more efficient and more work effective in getting the pristine, clean and fresh beginning we wanted…
Read the full post Handing Over Work on Paul Sellers' Blog.
