376 I’m Back!!

Matt | August 30, 2009

With the Labor Day holiday only a week away here in the States and the start of school for the vast majority of our kids just as close. There’s no getting around the fact that summer is coming to an end. But on the bright side that also means the summer hiatus of [...]

Steve Shanesy’s “Turning Basics for Furniture Makers” DVD from Popular Woodworking

Matt | August 18, 2009

I’ve mentioned it to friends and family, one of my greatest fears in woodworking is turning. I’m not afraid of the tools or the lathe or the piles and piles of wood shavings all over the shop floor. But what I am afraid of is becoming as addicted to turning as I’ve heard [...]

Matt’s Basement Workshop at WIA Furniture Construction and Design Conference

Matt | August 15, 2009

I’ve heard said, “immitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” So in that vein of thought, I snagged Marc Spagnolou’s idea for Live Vegas Postings and I’m doing the same from WIA’s Furniture Construction and Design Conference, enjoy!!

Let me know if there’s something you see or hear and want more information about. I’ll [...]

375 Whiteside’s 1/2″ Radius Roundover Bit

Matt | August 13, 2009

I’m a little behind in getting this posted, but it’s time once again for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!! This month we’re featuring Whiteside’s 1/2″ Radius Roundover bit. Much larger than our typical roundovers, but still a great profile for lots of applications.
The problem with smaller radius roundover bits on thicker stock is [...]