Episodes
On today’s show, I discuss order of operations for projects, workbench top board orientation, nails for a cabinet back, mixing hot hide glue without a glue pot, saw sharpening files, and flattening a workbench.
Published 05/02/19
On today’s show, I discuss order of operations for projects, workbench top board orientation, nails for a cabinet back, mixing hot hide glue without a glue pot, saw sharpening files, and flattening a workbench.
Published 05/02/19
On today’s show, I discuss saw handle hang angle, frame saw length, repairing a split board, and varnish.
Published 04/11/19
On today’s show, I discuss saw handle hang angle, frame saw length, repairing a split board, and varnish.
Published 04/11/19
On today’s show, I discuss extending the working time of hot hide glue, using the "ruler trick" for plane irons, frame saws, and work holding.
Published 03/30/19
On today’s show, I discuss extending the working time of hot hide glue, using the "ruler trick" for plane irons, frame saws, and work holding.
Published 03/30/19
On today’s show, I discuss hand saw handle size, inexpensive hand tool friendly woods, hiding a rabbet or groove in the bottom of a dovetailed box, replacing marking gauge pins, and hand tools that I wouldn't be without in my kit.
Published 03/13/19
On today’s show, I discuss keeping table tops flat, scratch stocks, hollow grinding, dealing with changing grain direction, and hand tool that I just don't need in my kit.
Published 02/27/19
I'm not feeling well this week so unfortunately I was not able to record a podcast. But fear not, I'll be back as soon as my cough clears up and I can get back behind the microphone!
Published 02/23/19
Published 02/06/19
On today’s show, I discuss woodworking in a small corner of the house/apartment, old woodworking books, auger bit lead screw pitch, and the basics of designing your own projects.
Published 02/06/19
Published 01/24/19
On today’s show, I discuss turning saw blades, hybrid filed saw teeth, managing glue in cold weather, auger bit cutter angles, and card scrapers.
Published 01/24/19
Published 01/10/19
On today’s show, I discuss making a flag case, maintaining a wax finish, saw vises, non-yellowing finishes, and dovetailing details.
Published 01/10/19
On today’s show, I discuss workbench vises, four squaring lumber with hand planes, insulating basement walls, preventing sagging bookshelves, and shooting boards and planes.
Published 12/13/18
On today’s show, I discuss  lead screws on auger bits, single vs. double iron wooden planes, stair saws, and considerations when setting up a new workshop.
Published 11/29/18
Published 11/09/18
On today’s show, I discuss  laminating 2Xs for a workbench top, mixing shellac, linseed oil odor, replacement blades for Stanley hand planes, music in the workshop, and making elaborate frame & panel doors.
Published 11/09/18
On today’s show, I discuss  shoulder planes, sanding after hand planing, web frames and dust boards, when to use mechanical reinforcement in your joinery, and working with reclaimed lumber.
Published 10/24/18