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 [...]