My 3-step method for sharpening card scrapers.
Construction of a torsion box assembly table.
Construction of a clever stand for our assembly table.
Basic setup and tuneup of one of the coolest tools in the shop, the bandsaw. Whether you plan on cutting veneer, re-sawing lumber, or cutting curves, the quality of the cut will improve if your bandsaw is properly tuned. Learn how to properly tension the blade, set the guides, adjust for drift, as well an many other tips can tricks.
In Part 3, I show how the table is disassembled and I tackle the finish and stain removal. Ugh! I also demonstrate some cool tricks for getting the old stain out of those tight corners and odd-shaped profiles. Enjoy my friends. It's woodworking with a twist!!
A look inside AWSF 2007. Live demonstrations from David Marks, Scott Phillips, and Mike Heavey. And the magical moment when I actually got to talk to Norm Abram.
In Part 2 of the refinishing series, I review some details concerning the table-top itself and take a look at the leaf expansion system, which is pretty unique. I also give some tips on how to determine what type of finish you might be up against, in order to determine the best way to remove it. And the last topic I cover is lead testing and safety. I hope you find this video useful and informative. As always, thanks for watching!! Its woodworking with a twist!!
A quick tour of the student furniture on display at AWFS 2007.
A glimpse into the world of machine-cut through dovetails.
In this episode we embark on a journey into the world of refinishing. I was originally planning on moving right into lumber milling, but this last minute job seemed like a great opportunity to share some information about refinishing.I am trying something a little different with the format this time. Instead of one huge video, Episode 3 will be broken up into 6 parts. This way, I can post more frequently and the videos will be smaller for your downloading and viewing convenience.Part one will give you my thoughts on refinishing and the role it plays in our lives as woodworkers. I will also show you how I inspect old pieces of furniture in order to develop a refinishing “plan of attack”.With this new system, you can probably expect a new episode nearly every week. And if I am feeling saucy, maybe more than one. :) Its woodworking with a twist!!
Low Resolution Version High Resolution Version Thanks to our friends at Powermatic, we have some schwag to give away! We are holding a drawing on March 17th where we will select two winners. Each winner will receive a Powermatic hat, jacket, t-shirt, travel mug, and carpenters pencils. And what do you have to do to win? Not [...]
Exclusive David Marks interview.
Three methods to make water-based finishes look more like oil-based finishes.
In this episode, I put the finish on the pencil holder. But its not just any finish. Since we are working with a beautiful curly maple, I think the finish deserves a little extra specia attention. Learn how to pop the grain.
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