Posted By Matt on February 8, 2010

Today’s episode is a chance to get caught up on some comments and questions that have come in and also to point you in the direction of resources to answer those questions.

Many of you have asked when we’ll be covering plane restoration. It’s in the pipeline, just further down the line though. So until then, checkout Eric Wolf’s The Ramblings of a Crazy Man. Eric did a great job of documenting his refurbishing a Stanley plane and I think you’ll learn a ton from it.

Another great resource for identifying and understanding the function of specific hand planes is Patrick’s Blood and Gore.

One last thing to mention today is we have a new Advertiser and Schwag Donator on the show, the great folks over at Eagle America have come on board and we’re very happy to have them. To get things started this month, they’re donating a great Plywood Dado router bit set for a winner this month. So make sure you get your name in to win!

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Posted By Matt on February 7, 2010

Today’s episode was written and recorded for us by Adam King of Adam King Studio and Woodworker’s Journey.

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Posted By Matt on February 7, 2010

Today’s Try it Tuesday is the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig.

I’ve been using pocket holes on and off in my own shop for a wide assortment of projects. They’re quick and easy to use and they create a strong joint that works amazing! Some will argue that because they’re not a “traditional” joinery technique they don’t work as well as other wood joinery, but I’ve never had a problem yet and don’t ever expect too.

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Posted By Matt on February 4, 2010

Hendrik is back this month and our topic of discussion is “How Do I Learn Woodworking”. Just like there are so many different aspects of woodworking there’s more than one way to learn woodworking. Whether it’s taking a class or simply playing around in the shop, learning woodworking is a personal journey that starts with one person deciding they want to try something new.

But some of the questions we wrestle with include “what do I need to learn?”, “where do I learn?” and “why do I need to learn?” Have a listen and see where our conversation goes.

During the conversation today, Hendrik mentioned some appearances he has coming up. To find out more about these shows and their schedules here’s the links.

London Woodworking Show in London, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 12th through 14th & Kitchener-Waterloo Woodworking Show in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Mar. 12th through 14th www.woodshow.com

Canadian Home Workshop Show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Mar. 5th through 7th www.canadianhomeworkshop.com

Of course if you can’t make it to one of these events stop by Hendrik’s website www.passionforwood.com to learn more about his own private woodworking classes.

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Posted By Matt on February 4, 2010

Today’s episode of The Spoken Wood Podcast is titled “What’s the deal with deal?” by Chris Schwarz of the Woodworking Magazine Weblog. This article was originally posted February 5th, 2009.

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Posted By Matt on February 4, 2010

Today’s episode we’re continuing on our discussion of why buy premium planes? This is the second part of the premium vs non-premium planes and what their typical characteristics are. Our focus is on smoothing planes, as they’re the planes that it’s most crucial to have working better than any other. Flat soles, working parts and comfy handles…the main features that are most important to the user.

Please excuse the camera work, I’m training a new cameraman - my 8 year-old son Aiden LOL!!

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Posted By Matt on February 3, 2010

One of the most common questions I get regularly is “Why buy a high end plane like those from Lee Valley or Lie-Nielsen?” “Is there a real difference?” “Can’t an inexpensive plane do the same thing?”

After having some experience with Premium planes and some not so premium ones, I’m starting to understand what works and what doesn’t and I’ll share with you a few of my thoughts.

Please excuse the camera work, I’m training a new cameraman - my 8 year-old son Aiden LOL!!

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Posted By Matt on February 2, 2010

Today’s episode of The Spoken Wood Podcast is titled “The Cutting Edge” by Chris Kenney of The Acorn House Workshop The article was originally posted April 12th, 2009.

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Posted By Matt on February 1, 2010

As part of my “Try it Tuesday” I wanted to share with you the Milescraft Trim45. While it might not be considered by many to be a “woodworking” tool that you’d use frequently in the woodshop. Given the fact the majority of us get our start doing projects around the house such as replacing mouldings and casework, I can’t help but think this is a tool we all could benefit from when those projects arise.

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Posted By Matt on February 1, 2010

Bevel up planes are growing in popularity. But what makes them so different from regular planes? Is there an advantage to them or is it all hype?

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