363 Hand Applied Finishes with Hendrik Pt.1

Matt | May 29, 2009

For this month’s visit with our very own guest expert Hendrik. We’re wrapping up our 3 part mini-series on finishing by discussing hand-applied finishes and finishing techniques.
I think it’s safe to say that hand application of a finish is the most common method being used by home shop/small shop woodworkers.
Whether it’s applying a traditional [...]

Wood Talk Online No.55

Matt | May 22, 2009

What’s on the Bench?
Marc is prepping for the big move. Matt has is “banana plane” back (the no.4-1/2). Its back from it’s rehab session and is performing like a champ.
Around the Web:
Lumberjocks.com.
Benjamin Moore iPhone App. NYTimes Article
News:
Woodworking in America: Furniture Construction and Design
Aug. 14-16, 2009, Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, [...]

362 Visiting Friends

Matt | May 20, 2009

I wanted to share with all of you another out of the shop moment I had a couple of weeks ago. For those of you who attended the Lie-Nielsen Toolworks show in Cincinnati this is probably not as exciting. But for anyone who hasn’t had a chance to attend one, here’s a sneak [...]

Attention Please!!

Matt | May 20, 2009

Hey everyone it’s been a little while and I know you’re all just as excited as we are about the next episode of Wood Talk Online!! Don’t miss the chance to check it out before it’s posted and participate in the live recording of the next show.
We’ll be discussing all kinds of [...]

361 Whiteside’s 3/8″ Diameter Chamfer Bit

Matt | May 15, 2009

For all of May 2009, Woodcraft and Matt’s Basement Workshop are featuring Whiteside Router Bit’s 1/4″ shank, 3/8″ diameter chamfer cutting bit as router bit of the month.
In my opinion, chamfer cutting bits are one of the essential router bits that should be found in everyone’s collection of profiles. They produce a simple edge [...]