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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It’s a year since the pandemic and we are still doing what we do plus much more. When I have closed up the shop through the years I have always had the greatest pleasure in reflecting on the day’s work and worth as I dim the lights and lock the door as I reach for…
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A project like this Outfeed Assembly Table makes me realize just how long I’ve been doing this whole woodworking thing. I’ve had multiple assembly and outfeed tables throughout the years. Here are the links to the old versions:
Because I’m now in a smaller shop, I thought it would be best to design a table that served double duty, providing ample room for table saw support and plenty of real estate for assembling my projects. The icing in the cake is the thoughtfully-design base with plenty of storage and an integrated shelf for your favorite table saw sled.
If you like what you see here and you want to purchase the plan, you can do that here. The plan is offered in both Imperial and Metric.
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It’s the seemingly small and insignificant that often make the biggest differences in life and especially is this so in all and any craftworking. I wasn’t sure about the significance of this but thought you might find it interesting. Though I have used and tried just about every chisel type there is out there, and…
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. . . the Plane With Teeth Here’s another rambling from my mid-night, overtime excursions where I explore issues once common to woodworkers and write best twixt 3 am and 4.30 am thinking about the world of woodworking I live in. I make no excuses: it’s who I am and have become and will be…
Read the full post Long in the Tooth . . . on Paul Sellers' Blog.
Well, we are not post COVID, but I wasn’t sure how everyone felt about COVID-19 in their particular sphere of creativity. It has been a sad year for many in that they have suffered losses in the people they loved and were close to and then of course there has been so much fear surrounding…
Read the full post Post Covid on Paul Sellers' Blog.
Show notes coming soon.
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John has proven my bench making how-to by completing the whole workbench replete with a clear, water-based finish before he left today. Filming prevents full-time making for him and Hannah and John sitting in on the filming with his background as an apprentice and maker helps with suggestions for clarity and ideas on what not…
Read the full post John’s Bench Making Progress on Paul Sellers' Blog.
Many years ago I wrote about the wood I worked with in Texas called mesquite. Mesquite can be mistaken for a mahogany-type wood because of its red-to-brown colour, but touch it, lift it and work it with hand tools and you can feel the massive difference. Back then, in the article I wrote, I resaturated…
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Last night I went into Oxford for my COVID vaccination. It was a cold evening and when I arrived men outside on parking duties greeted me with Hi-Vis clothing to direct me into a parking space. I think most of us cut quite a bit of slack for our NHS because we value the sacrifice…
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Making this rocking chair has been rich reward for me. I’ve created some unusual and unlikely methods that contradict tradition and wisdom, lightened up the design, and simplified the alternative to compound shoulders to tenons. This is the first design for our sellershome.com range for the living room and I do feel very excited about…
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00:00:43 – Welcome to the Woodworking Morning Show
00:01:00 – Social media musings – Rocky Mountain Sawblades
00:05:45 – Nicole’s mug
00:06:17 – Thanks to our new Patreon subscribers and YouTube Members!
00:07:55 – When’s the beginner project coming out?
00:09:25 – Do you flatten the whole back of a plane iron or just the tip?
00:10:23 – Do you have any opinions on butternut? How is it to work with?
00:11:25 – How can I apply Rubio to a handrail that’s attached to the wall?
00:12:50 – How does a hybrid woodworker incorporate hand planes?
00:14:55 – Have you tried the 3M Cubitron sandpaper?
00:16:05 – What spray primer can I use for under a tinted pre-catalyzed lacquer?
00:18:30 – What is the fingernail cutter bit that Philip used in the Lounge Chair?
00:19:30 – How can I keep my woodworking paperwork organized?
00:21:10 – What wood can I use to make my own wooden clamps?
00:21:42 – What’s the best way to dry and store lumber?
00:22:50 – Can I replace the L fence in Philip Morley’s videos with a flush-trim bit?
00:25:25 – Any suggestions on how to keep my cut line clear when using a jigsaw?
00:27:18 – How do you rank the projects on your to-do list and choose which to work on?
00:32:10 – Can you recommend any sources on designing pieces to be more proportional?
00:35:25 – Got my Essential Joinery book in the mail. Thanks!
00:36:10 – How can I fix a film finish that is flaking?
00:37:28 – Do you ever make scale models of your furniture first?
00:38:30 – When is the “Non-Essential Joinery” book coming out?
00:39:05 – What’s your opinion on scraping planes vs cabinet scrapers?
00:39:55 – Where do you buy your lumber?
00:40:50 – Will oil-based finishes change the tone of woods like purpleheart?
00:41:25 – When are you recording the audiobook versions of your books?
00:42:20 – How can you sand the little details in a scroll saw project?
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In the face of a seemingly unending pandemic, give today your best shot! This was my feeling throughout the day today. January came and went with the introduction and recognition of new variants which we knew would happen eventually. With all the blame-shifting and mismanagement going on in most parts of Europe and some other…
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Installing drawer fronts or “false fronts” can be quite intimidating. Not only do you have to get your drawer fronts cut to the correct size, you also have to make sure the gaps between the fronts and around the perimeter are perfectly consistent. This is one of those details that often separates decent work from stellar work so it’s well worth your time to master. Luckily, there’s a simple method for installing drawer fronts that’s truly dummy-proof and the only special things you’ll need to execute it are your drawer pull hardware and some shims.
I’ve shown this technique in a couple of videos in the past, such as the Quick High-Quality Shop Cabinets video, but I wanted to make a stand-alone tip video so that it would be easier for folks to find in the future. And I can’t take credit for inventing this technique as I’m sure I heard about it in a forum years ago or read about it in a magazine. But the technique is such a game-changer, it’s worth sharing far and wide.
1. Cut your drawer fronts to size, using shims between them and around the perimeter. The fronts should be snug, but not tight.
2. Drill the holes for the hardware into each drawer front.
3. Replace the drawer fronts with the shims and attach with short panhead screws (temporarily).
4. Remove the drawers from the case and attach the drawer fronts permanently with screws from the inside. Use a countersink bit for best results.
5. Remove the temporary screws and drill the rest of the way through the drawer box for the hardware.
6. Attach the drawer pull hardware and slide the drawer back into the case.
7. Celebrate with a Cream Soda.
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