by Pappy October 4th, 2007, Posted in: Woodworking
Dave C., from Wood magazine, has a channel over at YouTube. Currently there are 9 videos posted and it sounds like they are going to try to consistently release produce new videos with some consistency. While not listed in his channel for whatever reason, Dave also has this very interesting video where they put various types of joints to the torture test to see which are the strongest and most resistant to sheer. Very informative stuff.
by Pappy October 4th, 2007, Posted in: Woodworking
The good folks over at Lee Valley are celebrating 30 years of innovation in tools all throughout the month of October. They are offering 20% off on all books from now through the 31st. If you had a particular title you’re interested in, now could well be a good time to pick it up on discount.
by Pappy October 3rd, 2007, Posted in: Woodworking
Woodworker’s Resource has a ten-part special report they release to newsletter subscribers, entitled “Finishing Myths: BUSTED!“. Here’s myth #1:
Finishing Myth #1:
The higher grit of sandpaper you sand to the better the finish will
look.
If you were to leave the piece unfinished, a grit of 400 or higher
would “polish” the wood. This would give the piece a nice feel
and a gloss sheen.
However, if you use a film finish (varnish, shellac, lacquer, or
water base) you won’t be able to see or feel the difference. What
does that mean? It means you’re wasting your time if you sand past
220 grit if you plan on using a film finish. I normally stop at
180 grit.
Myth #1: BUSTED!
For oil and oil/varnish blends (danish oil) I sand to 180 - 220
grit. I then flood the wood with oil and let it sit on the wood
for a few minutes before wiping away the excess. Let it cure
overnight and then go over the piece with 220 grit to remove any
dust nibs or other imperfections. Remove the dust and then wet
sand the piece with 400 wet/dry sandpaper with the second coat of
oil. This will give the piece a nice smooth feel and look, much
like the film finish described above. Just keep in mind that the oil
finish will not protect the wood like a film finish can because an
oil finish doesn’t build up on the surface of the wood.
I highly recommend you subscribe to the Woodworker’s Resource newsletter, and don’t forget to check out their video blog while you’re there.
by Pappy September 30th, 2007, Posted in: Woodworking
Matt’s Basement Workshop’s latest episode, dated September 27th, features the Jig of the Month: the Taper Sled. Tune in using the player at the bottom of this post, and be sure to check out Matt’s site, which includes a matching PDF file with full drawings and instructions for making this jig.
Feature friday: Jig of the Month:
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by Pappy September 29th, 2007, Posted in: Woodworking
The latest episode of Woodworking Online’s video podcast is out, “Episode #25: Using Hand Planes & Scrapers for a Smooth Finish”.
Check out the show notes, while watching the show.
Episode #25: Using Hand Planes and Scrapers for a Smooth Finish:
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by Pappy September 29th, 2007, Posted in: Woodworking
The latest episode of Wood Walk Online, an audio podcast which can be downloaded or listened to online, is out.
Listen to it using the embedded player at the bottom of this post, check out this episode’s show notes, and be sure to explore the Wood Talk Online website - there’s lots of great information there.
Wood Talk Online Episode 17:
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by Pappy September 29th, 2007, Posted in: Woodworking
I’ve been doing a lot of research and reading on various joining techniques lately, so it was very serendipitous when the latest issue of the Fine Woodworking eLetter showed up in my in-box today with the plans for a simple little shoulder block jig for doing dovetails by hand.
Click the thumbnail for a full-sized image, and then read the accompanying article here. Several of these in various sizes will be nice to have in the shop.
by Pappy September 28th, 2007, Posted in: Woodworking
Members of Plans Now.Com, a free service for project plans delivered to your e-mail in-box, are automatically entered to win a One+ lithium cordless tools kit from Ryobi.
Go get your free membership now and get in on your chance for more free tools.
by Pappy September 28th, 2007, Posted in: Woodworking
The Taunton Press, publishers of “Fine Woodworking” magazine, are having a huge sale on their woodworking instructional DVDs. Everything is 20 percent off right now, so it may be a good time to pull out your newbie wish list and get some video help on the cheap…
Any generous benefactors wishing to bestow a gift to ol’ Pappy can buy me “Making Mortise and Tenon Joints“.
by Pappy September 28th, 2007, Posted in: Woodworking
“Woodworker’s Journal” eZine issue 182 is out and includes free plans for stackable, desktop paper trays, originally published in Volume 8, Issue 2 of “The Woodworker’s Journal” (March/April 1984). You can download them here.
