Matt | September 21, 2008
Hey everyone I’ve finally went and done it, I’ve built a chisel plane from some scraps laying around the shop and a brand new Hock Block Plane blade (the most expensive part of the build!) Many of you sent me the plans to the FWW article featuring the chisel plane construction in issue #148. Here’s [...]
Matt | September 18, 2008
It’s Friday and today we’re reviewing one of the titles from the Popular Mechanic’s Workshop series "Jointer & Planer Fundamentals" by Rick Peters. Two of the most important tools in the workshop, being able to choose and use the right model of jointer and planer is an important step in building amazing furniture. Within the chapters of this [...]
Matt | September 16, 2008
Hey everyone, for today’s episode I meant to put something together that would be a little more polished…but…instead you’re getting me kind of wrapping up a few random thoughts and annoucements I’ve been meaning to make. So enjoy this Wednesday roundup!! Click to Play Download Audio File Download Video File
Matt | September 14, 2008
It’s Monday and we’re starting this week off with the second half of our September visit with Hendrik Varju. We pick up the discussion with Mike’s question on cross-grain glue-ups. Enjoy!!! The article recommended by Hendrik for dealing with compound joinery is in the October 2002 #158 issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine, p.96 in the [...]
Matt | September 11, 2008
MBW’s very own guest expert Hendrik Varju is back once again and today we’re answering some of your questions that you sent. Today’s episode is Part 1 of a 2 part series. The second episode will of course be released on Monday. To start the show off we find out what Hendrik thought of the [...]
