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440 Kid's Bookcase Pt 2 With the side panels glued up and grooved to recess our adjustable shelf hardware it's time to move on to the next part of the Maple Kid's Bookcase. In today's episode we cut and prep the fixed shelves then attach them, along with the top rails, to the side panels from Part 1. My method for this construction process is to use Pocket Hole Joinery. They're strong enough to hold up to the wear and tear the bookcase will endure and make the construction process very simple. At the end of the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 439 Kid's Bookcase Pt1 Long before the summer hiatus this year you might remember our last project build was a Maple Child's Dresser for a client and family friend. It was one of four pieces I was asked to build for their daughter's room. Today we're getting started with the first of a four part series that covers the construction of the next two pieces, a pair of matching Maple Bookcases with adjustable shelves. The construction is straight forward and the design is loosely based on a Shaker "style" bookcase. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Summer Schwag It's been awhile since our last episode, but the summer hiatus is wrapping up and it's time to get back to business. ; Before we get to far into new episodes I think we need to give away some long overdue schwag. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 438 Woodworker's Guide To Sketchup Today's "Try it Tuesday" is a look at Bob Lang's "Woodworker's Guide To Sketchup". A really amazing tutorial covering just about every aspect of Google's Sketchup 3D modeling system that a woodworker would need to create stunning and detailed drawings for their next project. Bob is a great teacher, author and of course woodworker. Bob has taken it upon himself to learn as much about Sketchup as humanly possible, and for the past couple of years has been teaching woodworkers how to get th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 437 Smoothing Planes We wrap up our discussion of the bench planes today with a discussion about Smoothing Planes. Next to the Jack Planes, the smoothers are probably one of the more common planes in the shop. In the Stanley Numbering System, the smoothers are the lowest numbers, 1-4. But you can easily recognize them by their smaller size, as they're usually no longer than 9-1/2 inches in length and 2 inches wide for a model like the No.4. This is also true for the bevel-up versions of smoothers. While I pr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 436 Jointer Fence Today's "Try it Tuesday" is the Veritas Jointer Fence. A great accessory for the hand plane user to help get nice square edges on your stock. Usable with almost all of the bench planes, it attaches to the body via two, strong rare earth magnets. Once attached to a plane, making square edges is a breeze and easily repeatable. Saving you time and of course aggravation when squaring up a stock's edge. I've used mine for years now and have never had a problem with it. The model featured in t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 435 Jointer Planes to be released very soon! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 434 Replacement Blades The quickest and easiest way to improve an old hand plane is to swap out the original blade and maybe even the chipbreaker. Not that there's anything truly wrong with the original pieces, other than a little surface rust and maybe a nick or two, but if you were to hold the new old and blades side-by-side you'll quickly notice a big difference. The new blades are much thicker and therefore less likely to flex while being used and typically will hold their edge longer too. If there were an ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 433 Jack Planes Finally returning to our discussion on hand planes we pick back up by talking about the roughest planes on the bench. The Jack Planes! This class of bench plane falls between the large jointers and the smaller smoothers, but they're the perfect size for doing rough work without wearing out the user. In the Stanley-Bailey numbering system the Jack Planes are the No.5's, No.5, No.5-1/4, No.5-1/2. But in case there's no number or it's a wooden bodied or you're just not sure, the Jack Plane ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 432 Handplane Screwdriver Today's Try it Tuesday is the Lee Valley Handplane Screwdriver. Since the next few episodes will be continuing our discussion of hand planes, it only makes sense we need to cover some tools or accessories that go along with them. The Handplane Screwdriver is one such accessory. Unlike an ordinary screwdriver, the full length slot and brass ferrule completely grip the chipbreaker screw ensuring it won't be damaged and make it amazingly easy to tighten and loosen. Along with the easy to gr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 431 Shop Apron Today's "Try it Tuesday" is all about my shop apron, more specifically the Leather Apron from Highland Woodworking. With it's generous proportions, it's deep flap covered pockets and it's really comfortable feel (once it's properly broken in that is) this is a great apron for any woodworker. Why would you need a shop apron? With all the little things you have laying around your benchtop, or on top of your stationary tools it's great to have a place to put them where they can be reached q ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 430 WIA 2010 Preview WOODWORKING IN AMERICA 2010 has opened the doors for would-be attendees to register and plan their schedules for the upcoming October 1-3, 2010 conference. As someone who's had a chance to attend two of the Woodworking in America events I wouldn't hesitate to suggest people sign up and come out to see what it's all about. This year's Woodworking in America is in the backyard of the crew making it all happen, Popular Woodworking Magazine, and they've added some more bells and whistles to mak ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 429 Kreg Multi-Mark It's another Tuesday and that means it's time for another "Try it Tuesday". This week we have theKreg Multi-Mark, a great little multi-marking tool for a wide assortment of jobs in and out of the shop. With three possible blade positions for quick measuring and marking the Kreg Multi-Mark is a handy tool for setting up your blades and bits or creating relief lines around doors and windows for carpentry jobs. And that's just the start, I'm sure you'll find more jobs in your own shop. Checkou ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 428 Checklist for Safety We're close to wrapping up SAFETY WEEK 2010 and I stumbled across a great article at WOOD Magazine's website. Not one to let a good thing slide by, I asked the folks at WOOD for permission to share it with all of you. Thankfully they said yes! Today's episode is based on the 12 point checklist mentioned in Shop Safety Checklist. It's a great read and something worth checking out to make sure you're working safe too. A huge thanks to WOOD Magazine for permission to share this with all of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 427 GRR-Ripper The GRR-Ripper on MBW Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 426 We start May out with a visit from our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju of Passion for Wood. This month's topic is "Starting a Woodworking Business" and we received a number of great questions from all of you. It's no secret many of us hope and dream of a day when we can hang a sign and spend our days in the shop designing and building custom pieces of furniture for customers who can't get enough of our craftsmanship. But what does it take to get a shop up and running and how do you deal ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 425 There are times when I just want to make something for fun and I don't want to spend a lot of time worrying about all the details to make it right. Of course, I do want to make sure it's something I don't mind my name being associated with too! One type of project that's fun and can make a great gift for a loved one is a custom wooden sign. Whether it's an address plaque so the pizza delivery person knows NOT to miss my door once again or so help me I'll...or a humorous expression for remin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 424 It's time for another visit from our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju of Passion for Wood. This month we were discussing more about wood science and movement. We had some questions come in from listeners, and as usual the conversation headed off in many directions. So hopefully we'll cover something you were hoping to hear the answer too. If you've ever been interested in starting your own Woodworking business but wasn't sure how to get started or what to expect have we got a show for yo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 423 Our day at the Lie-Neilsen Toolworks show at Jeff Miller's in Chicago was everything we hoped it would be! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | TDM86 It's time to wrap up our discussion of the block planes. Hopefully I've answered some questions and explained the hows and whys of using the block plane. It's an important tool for all woodshops, powertool, handtool or hybrid. Regardless of whether it's a low-angle or standard angle block plane, the block plane is something that shouldn't be skimped on when the time comes to buy your first or a new one! As part of the wrap-up today I asked the folks at Lie-Nielsen if we could borrow some ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 422 There are a lot of workbench accessories on the market, but typically they're either something that needs to be built as part of the workbench top and are nearly permanent components or they're small useful items, but don't have much versatility to them. A newer accessory that hit the market in the past year is the Veritas Surface Vise. It's a great tool that adds a ton of versatility and options to my less than adequate bench. The basic tool right out of the box worked amazing, and beca ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | TDM85 Today's episode for The Daily Matt is a quick demo of the basic tasks in my own workshop that the block plane takes care of for me. They're very simple tasks, but almost no other plane does them as well. I'm convinced it's because of how much smaller the block plane is, when compared to the size of the other bench planes. It's easy to manipulate the plane to do what I need and get the results I wanted. And it doesn't matter whether the block plane is low-angle or standard, with a nice sh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | TDM84 While I had originally planned for today's episode to be a look at the different ways I use my block plane. What I decided to do instead for this episode, was to demonstrate how and what I prefer to tweak on a block plane. Just like with any other tool, there are some key parts and components that just might need a little attention to make it work better. Is it necessary to take these steps on every block plane? NO, especially with models produced by the premium plane makers. But it does ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 421 Today's episode is the final in the series on the Maple, Child's Dresser build. Unfortunately as will happen on this show, I did have to jump forward in time a little as I started to fall behind my original schedule to have it completed. Up to this point the vast majority of the construction has been documented, and the only thing that was left to complete was the drawers. We can come back on another episode and talk more specifically about the drawer construction, but in this episode I' ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 420 Today's Try It Tuesday is a look at the Czeck Edge Ruler-Stop. A handy little tool that literally fits in the palm of your hand but still has the ability to do great big things. The Czeck Edge Ruler-Stop works much like a traditional square, but with one big exception...you're not stuck with only using one kind of ruler. The vise like action of the Ruler-Stop opens to a maximum width of 1-1/4" and can accept rulers, shop made story sticks and just about anything that can fit within it's ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | TDM83 Today's episode is being posted a day earlier than normal, but with good reason. I wanted to give everyone a chance to clear their schedules for the next Live Wood Talk Online, which will be Monday March 23rd, 2010 at 9PM ET. If you can make your way over to www.thewoodwhisperer.com/live join us in the chat room for all the fun of a live show. A few other announcements on today's episode include a chance to win your share of the $10,000 in tools and accessories from Festool and Fine Home ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 419 Today's episode is the 5th part of the series on the Child's dresser. We've jumped ahead a little bit as in real time I started to fall behind so I did some assembly work with the camera off. I'm trying to document as much as I can on these projects, but occasionally things kind of fall through the cracks. For the most part, today's episode covers drawer front construction from rough to finish. And glue up of the dresser top. [dewplayer:http://blip.tv/file/get/Mattvan-419595.mp3]Click to ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 418 The guys over at Bora Clamps recently introduced their latest clamping system, the Bora Wide Track Clamp Edge. A straight edge clamp that works very much like a traditional clamp with the added benefit of having a straight edge body attached to it. The beauty of a straight edge clamp is you can attach it to a surface, such as a workpiece or a tabletop/workbench and run your circular saw, router, jigsaw or most portable tools along the edge. It's a great system for those with limited spac ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | TDM82 Continuing along with the discussion on block planes, today's episode is an overview of some of the features I consider important in a block plane. Whether it's the overall size of the body, the angle of the bed or something as simple as the feel of the front knob. Hopefully the things we talk about today will help to answer any of your questions, and if not, maybe they'll raise some we can address on a later episode. [dewplayer:http://blip.tv/file/get/Mattvan-TDM82298.mp3]Click to PlayD ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | TDM81 Block planes are small but extremely versatile tools that fit into your shop regardless of whether your a powertool user or a handtool user. Block planes fall in the family of bench planes and can be used for just about every job from rough to finish. There is some confusion about the standard and low-angle versions, most specifically whether you need both or if you can get away with one or the other. For my own shop, I definitely prefer the low-angle version because of how well it works ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 417 Hi everyone, Hendrik is back for the month of March and we've decided to do a last minute audience question and answer session. If you missed submitting your question, don't worry...we're taking them and setting them aside for more episodes upcoming in the future.Hendrik has back to back Woodworking shows coming up the first two weekends in March. To visit him at either one, checkout these links to find out where and when:Canadian Home Workshop Show - March 5-7, 2010Kitchner-Waterloo Wood ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | TDM80 Busy, busy weekend!! Not much woodworking, but I did have a chance to visit The Woodworking Shows in the Detroit, Michigan area. I haven't been to one in years, and I was asked by a vendor if I'd shoot some demo video of them for their website. A chance to get paid to visit a woodworking event? Are you kidding me? That's the kind of job I don't mind doing!! Don't forget to enter for free Schwag and please support our sponsors by visiting their links here on the website. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 416 The Skraper from Benchcrafted Tools. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 415 It's the end of February and as the second month of 2010 comes to an end, let's giveaway some schwag!Thanks to everyone who has entered their name for a chance, hopefully you'll be one of the lucky winners. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | TDM79 IIt's time to move from bench planes to specialty planes. While bench planes are very vesatile tools that can be used for multiple tasks, specialty planes are very single task oriented. But when you choose the right one, that task is done extremely well and quickly!With specialty planes there are two families. One is the joinery family and the other is the decorative family. Joinery planes help to do create traditional joinery for jobs such as rabbets, grooves, etc. The decorative p ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 414 Today's "Try it Tuesday" is all abou the Auxillary File/Rasp Handle. A great little accessory for the shop that makes using your files and rasps much easier, much safer and much more accurate. It's unique design won't damage your rasp or file, and more importantly it makes using it so much more comfortable. Download Video FileDownload Audio File Don't forget to enter for free Schwag and please support our sponsors by visiting their links here on the website. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | TDM78 A listener asked about an unique looking hand plane he had in his collection. Is it important, does it make a huge difference when you use it? What is this unique hand plane he's asking about? A corrugated sole hand plane.Unlike a typical smooth bottom hand plane, a corrugated plane has grooves or sometimes the manufacturer's logo in the sole.Let's talk about what the significance of corrugated soles are in the hand plane world.Download Video FileDownload Audio FileDon't forget to enter for ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 413 Maple Child's Dresser Pt.4 Today's episode of the dresser build concentrates on making tenons that fit tightly in the mortises we made last week for the drawer rails. It's important to have the tenons fit snug into their mortises but not so tight they split the mortised component. My preferred method of cutting tenons is to cut them a little oversized and then refine them down to the correct size by lightly paring the waste. But rather than writing about it,let's take a look at it. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt No.77 For today's episode we have a question from a listener regarding how to adjust the blade of a wooden bodied plane. As I had discussed earlier, wooden bodied planes don't have mechanical adjusters like their metal-bodied cousins. But adjusting them is practically just as easy. All it takes for quick adjustments is a small hammer and a light touch! Thanks to Dan Barrett for helping me to understand the hows and whys during our discussion at Woodworking in America at St. Charles this past ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 412 Auriou Rasps Today's Try it Tuesday is a look at Auriou Rasps. Rasps are an important tool that can be easily overlooked by woodworkers who aren't familiar with how well and how quickly they can shape and refine your work. Rasps come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. And they also come from an equally wide variety of manufacturers. Auriou Rasps have been "hand-made" by the same family for years and while they disappeared from the market a few years ago, they've been back and better than ever. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt No.76 Today's post is all about a great project being put together by our very own Marc Spagnoluo The Wood Whisperer. Cancer is a horrible disease that touches so many of us. While we've made great advances in research and treatment it's something we're far from a cure for. But that doesn't mean we can't try right? Join Marc in a project build that'll benefit the American Cancer Association. So rather than me explaining the whole thing, I asked Marc if we could just replay his video introduc ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 411 Maple Child's Dresser Pt.3 It's only been a couple of weeks since the last post on the construction of the recent Child's Dresser. As we move on with today's episode, we continue working on the four legs. Taking the rough blanks and dimensioning them to their finished sizes and then cutting in grooves for the side panels and eventually the mortises that will accept the tenons for the drawer rails in the front. Click to play play_blip_movi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt No.75 Today let's talk about wooden bodied hand planes. While the majority of us these days are only familiar with metal-bodied planes, the wooden version are just as usable and give equally amazing results when properly tuned. Is there a big difference in the shop when using them? With the limited experience I've had, they perform exactly the same. The only characteristics that might be different are the weight and the feedback from the stock being planed. Other than that, they're a fun w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt No.74 Today's episode we take a quick look at some of the adjusters on the metal bodied planes. During an earlier episode I tried to explain the parts of a plane, but there was one little adjuster I completely overlooked. So while I go back to discuss this little adjuster that does a lot I thought we could talk about the entire adjusting process, using both the mechanical adjusters and a good old fashion plane hammer. Click to play ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 410 Kreg Pocket Hole Jigs Today's Try it Tuesday is the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig. I've been using pocket holes on and off in my own shop for a wide assortment of projects. They're quick and easy to use and they create a strong joint that works amazing! Some will argue that because they're not a "traditional" joinery technique they don't work as well as other wood joinery, but I've never had a problem yet and don't ever expect too. Click to play ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt No.73 Today's episode is a chance to get caught up on some comments and questions that have come in and also to point you in the direction of resources to answer those questions. Many of you have asked when we'll be covering plane restoration. It's in the pipeline, just further down the line though. So until then, checkout Eric Wolf's The Ramblings of a Crazy Man. Eric did a great job of documenting his refurbishing a Stanley plane and I think you'll learn a ton from it. Another great resource ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 409 Hendrik's February Visit "How Do I Learn Woodworking" Hendrik is back this month and our topic of discussion is "How Do I Learn Woodworking". Just like there are so many different aspects of woodworking there's more than one way to learn woodworking. Whether it's taking a class or simply playing around in the shop, learning woodworking is a personal journey that starts with one person deciding they want to try something new. But some of the questions we wrestle with include "what do I need to learn?", "where do I learn?" and "why do I need ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Spoken Wood No.7 Today's episode of The Spoken Wood Podcast is titled "What's the deal with deal?" by Chris Schwarz of the Woodworking Magazine Weblog. This article was originally posted February 5th, 2009. [dewplayer:http://www.archive.org/download/SWP07/SWP07.mp3] Click to Play Download Audio File If you haven't done so yet, subscribe to the Spoken Wood Podcast feed so you won't miss any upcoming episodes. While it's currently available in the regular feed here at Matt's Basement Workshop, it'll soon ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt No.72 Today's episode we're continuing on our discussion of why buy premium planes? This is the second part of the premium vs non-premium planes and what their typical characteristics are. Our focus is on smoothing planes, as they're the planes that it's most crucial to have working better than any other. Flat soles, working parts and comfy handles...the main features that are most important to the user. Please excuse the camera work, I'm training a new cameraman - my 8 year-old son Aiden LOL ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt No.71 One of the most common questions I get regularly is "Why buy a high end plane like those from Lee Valley or Lie-Nielsen?" "Is there a real difference?" "Can't an inexpensive plane do the same thing?" After having some experience with Premium planes and some not so premium ones, I'm starting to understand what works and what doesn't and I'll share with you a few of my thoughts. Please excuse the camera work, I'm training a new cameraman - my 8 year-old son Aiden LOL!! ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Spoken Wood Podcast No.6 Today's episode of The Spoken Wood Podcast is titled "The Cutting Edge" by Chris Kenney of The Acorn House Workshop The article was originally posted April 12th, 2009. [dewplayer:http://www.archive.org/download/SWP06/SWP06.mp3] Click to Play Download Audio File If you haven't done so yet, subscribe to the Spoken Wood Podcast feed so you won't miss any upcoming episodes. While it's currently available in the regular feed here at Matt's Basement Workshop, it'll soon be going solo next we ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 408 The Milescraft Trim45 As part of my "Try it Tuesday" I wanted to share with you the Milescraft Trim45. While it might not be considered by many to be a "woodworking" tool that you'd use frequently in the woodshop. Given the fact the majority of us get our start doing projects around the house such as replacing mouldings and casework, I can't help but think this is a tool we all could benefit from when those projects arise. Click to play ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Spoken Wood Podcast No.5 Today's episode of The Spoken Wood Podcast is "Brooklyn Vise Squad" by Ron Hock of The Sharpening Blog originally posted October 11th, 2009. [dewplayer:http://www.archive.org/download/SWP05/SWP05.mp3] Click to Play Download Audio File If you haven't done so yet, subscribe to the Spoken Wood Podcast feed so you won't miss any upcoming episodes. While it's currently available in the regular feed here at Matt's Basement Workshop, it'll soon be going solo! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 407 1st Schwag of 2010 It's time for the first Schwag giveaway of 2010, so I hope all of you were entered for a chance to win! Even though it's the beginning of the year, we still have some great stuff from our generous donators to giveaway. Schwag this month includes a signed copy of Tom Fidgen's book "Made By Hand - Furniture Projects from the Unplugged Woodshop", 2 Woodslicer Resaw Bandsaw Blades from Highland Woodworking of Atlanta, a 24" Bora Wide Track straight edge clamp and 1 winner's choice of a Miles ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Spoken Wood Podcast No.4 Today's episode of The Spoken Wood Podcast is "Where to Buy Vintage Tools" by Chris Schwarz of Woodworking Magazine Weblog originally posted October 7th, 2009. [dewplayer:http://www.archive.org/download/04SWP/04Swp.mp3] Click to Play Download Audio File If you haven't done so yet, subscribe to the Spoken Wood Podcast feed so you won't miss any upcoming episodes. While it's currently available in the regular feed here at Matt's Basement Workshop, it'll soon be going solo! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Wood Talk Online No.66 [dewplayer:http://www.archive.org/download/WoodTalkOnline66/WTO66.mp3] Download MP3 Questions or Comments? You can get a hold of us by either dropping us an email at woodtalkonline@gmail.com or you can pick up the phone and leave us a message on our voice mail at 623-242-2450. This week, we have a special guest host with us: Shannon Rogers from the Renaissance Woodworker. What's on the Bench: Shannon is putting the final touches on his workbench project and is enjoying his time with his ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt No.69 Today's episode we take a look at the Veritas plane a little bit closer. What's so different about their planes vs the Stanley or Lie-Nielsen planes? Click to play play_blip_movie_3148985(); Download Video File Download Audio File I do have one little request, or maybe two, if you don't mind? Please take my new listener survey. If you enter your email address at the end you'll be entered i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt No.68 Returning to our discussion of the hand planes from last week, today let's learn about the parts of a hand plane. Being able to identify and properly name the individual components of a hand plane makes it so much easier to understand what authors are talking about when describing planes and if you were in need of a spare part or two...you can accurately name the part and get exactly what you need. Click to play p ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 406 Maple Child's Dresser Pt.2 Today's episode is part 2 of the child's dresser build project. We spend some time milling up the stock for the legs, jointing and thickness planing. While the majority of this task was completed with my power tools, part of my hybrid woodworker work habits, there is the occassional component that can only be handled with hand tools. Click to play play_blip_movie_3149881(); Download Video Fi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Spoken Wood Podcast No.3 Today's episode of The Spoken Wood Podcast is "The Gateway Guy" by Tom Iovino of Tom's Workbench originally posted October 29th, 2007. To read this post or any other of Tom's great writings make sure you stop by his site and check them out. [dewplayer:http://www.archive.org/download/03SWP/03Swp.mp3] Click to Play Download Audio File If you haven't done so yet, subscribe to the Spoken Wood Podcast feed so you won't miss any upcoming episodes. While it's currently available in the regular ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt No.67 Taking a little detour from our the scheduled topic today to make sure you have a chance to checkout a few things. First thing I want to mention is Tom Fidgen's new website www.theunpluggedwoodshop.com. Heading into the holidays I had mentioned receiving my copy of his new book "Made By Hand - Furniture projects from the Unplugged Woodshop" and how much of a fan of his blog I was. Since then, Tom has a new and very interactive site up, complete with galleries and downloadable plans for t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 405 Our first build project of 2010. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 405 Maple Child's Dresser Pt 1 Today we start a new build project. Another child's dresser, but rather than being like Aiden's dresser from the first year of the show. This one is made of maple and is designed to be shorter and wider (much like the host of the show!). I've tried to incorporate as many handtools into the build, but when I started this project I had just received my new Steel City Bandsaw from Highland Woodworking's special offer and I really wanted to see what I could do with it. Hope you enjoy this f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | TDM66 Continuing the discussion of the bench planes, we now focus on those that make up the medium and fine tools of the bench plane family. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt No.66 Today's episode is part 2 of the bench plane discussion. Let's learn more about the planes that fall into the medium and fine groupings. [dewplayer:http://blip.tv/file/get/Mattvan-TDM66586.mp3] Click to play audio Download Video File Download Audio File As always, if you have any questions you know how to find me by visiting the website or dropping me a line via email. I do have one little request or maybe two, if you don't mind? Please take my new listener survey. If you enter your ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Spoken Wood Podcast No.2 Welcome back to another episode of The Spoken Wood Podcast. Today's episode is from one of the most prolific woodworking writers published online and in magazines. Chris Schwarz of Popular Woodworking Magazine is one of the most recognized names in woodworking and has inspired many woodworkers to step out of their comfort zone and try tools and techniques they may never have considered worth considering. This episode is a little unusual from our first one in that I get the honor of readi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | TDM65 Decided it was time to include The Daily Matt in the regular feeds. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt No.65 As promised The Daily Matt will now start appearing in the regular feeds for the show. So if you're a subscriber to either the video or audio feeds you'll find it whenever I post a new episode. Of course it's also still available at YouTube.com too, which is where you'll find all of the previous episodes. We've had a lot of questions about hand planes, so I figure it's time to start answering them. And the easiest way to get started is to begin at the beginning. Before we can use hand ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Spoken Wood Podcast No.1 Welcome back to The Spoken Wood Podcast a new show dedicated to bringing the written word of some of the internet's best woodworking bloggers to life and recording them for all of you to enjoy. Today's episode is from Kari Hultman of "The Village Carpenter" blog. The post is titled "Making Martha Proud" and was originally posted April 2nd 2009. To read more great posts by Kari, visit her today at her website www.villagecarpenter.blogspot.com. If you have any comments or questions about ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 404 The First of 2010 Welcome back to Matt's Basement Workshop. This is our first episode of 2010 and to get the new year started off right, I thought I'd share a few thoughts on show ideas and a few surprises too. As always, if you have any questions you know how to find me by visiting the website or dropping me a line via email. I do have one little request or maybe two, if you don't mind? Please take my new listener survey. If you enter your email address at the end you'll be entered in a contest to win ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Wood Talk Online No. 65 [dewplayer:http://www.archive.org/download/WoodTalkOnline65/WTO65.mp3] Download MP3 Questions or Comments?You can get a hold of us by either dropping us an email at woodtalkonline@gmail.com or you can pick up the phone and leave us a message on our voice mail at 623-242-2450. What's on the Bench: Marc's finishing up his prep for the upcoming William Ng classes. Matt is building some bookcases is at the point of assembly. And now he's got a waiting list for his work! News: Merging of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 403 December Schwag Giveaways I know it's only the middle of the month, but due to the holiday madness I decided to combine the November and December Schwag drawings into one big happy giveaway. And for 11 of you lucky audience members, that means a little extra something to added to your holiday cheer! Items donated by our generous schwag donators include: 1 Leather apron & 2 Woodslicer Resaw blades from Highland Woodworking, 2 Router Bits featured on Router Bit of the Month with Whiteside Router Bits, a Milescraft i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Wood Talk Online No.64 Questions or Comments?You can get a hold of us by either dropping us an email at woodtalkonline@gmail.com or you can pick up the phone and leave us a message on our voice mail at 623-242-2450. What's on the Bench: Marc - The new Green & Greene frame project. Designing and pushing the limits. Dealing with his mom "not getting" his design. Matt - Starting a small bookcase project. Starting to doubt my bandsaw riser block's worthiness. News: Fine Woodworking gets new forum, and the sky ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 402 Live Chat With Hendrik Thanks to everyone who was able to make it out for our first ever live chat with Hendrik. It was the first such live event here at Matt's Basement Workshop, and all in all it went quite well, even if I say so myself. Along with some of the questions that came in from your emails, we had some in the chat room along with some of mine. Many of which were in regards to dealing with the cooler weather of winter that may reck havoc on the garage woodworker. You'll notice there are two audio f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 402bonus Once the show was over, we headed into the chat room to take some more questions from the audience.More woodworking related questions answered by Hendrik of Passion for Wood. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Very Lee Valley Christmas at Matt's Basement Workshop Tis the holiday season and gift giving is on everyone's mind. As woodworkers we're no different than anyone who's passionate about their hobby, and receiving the right gift makes all the difference. Over the years I've received a number of great gifts for my shop from family and this past year has been no exception. Of course the fact it feels more like the giving has been going all year long thanks to the folks over at Lee Valley and Veritas. If you weren't aware of it, Lee Valley has ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 400 Whiteside's 1/2" Radius Edge Beading Bit This month's Router Bit of The Month, from Whiteside and available at a great discounted price at Woodcraft is the 1/2" Radius, Edge Beading Bit. A great profile for applying a decorative single beaded edge to table aprons, legs and more. And to make it even more versatile, the Edge Beading Bit can be used create applied mouldings for building up large architectural mouldings such as fireplace mantels or even for attaching to doors and drawers for a look that can take a piece from drab to ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Wood Talk Online No.63 Questions or Comments?You can get a hold of us by either dropping us an email at woodtalkonline@gmail.com or you can pick up the phone and leave us a message on our voice mail at 623-242-2450. What's on the Bench? Marc's gearing up for round 2 of shop upgrades, including new garage doors, blown-in cellulose, and an A/C unit. Matt finished up a child's dresser. Only 2 months late! News: David Marks live interview on Monday Dec. 7th. Join the Guild today! David's Bandsawn Veneers DVD Su ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 399 Samantha's Bookcase Pt. 5 In today's episode we wrap up the solid wood edging on the base. I chose to attach it via biscuit joinery and then to make it flush with the shelf surfaces and sides I ran a flush trimming bit along the edge. The result sounds like a lot of work, but in the end the extra time and effort were worth it. The key to successful flush trimming involves reading the grain direction and avoiding tearout. Unfortunately, that's something I still need to work on apparently. On a different topic, t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Wood Talk Online No.62 The Thanksgiving Special! The shortest WTO ever! Just a little Thanksgiving update from Marc and Matt. [dewplayer:http://www.archive.org/download/WoodTalkOnline63/wto62.mp3] Download MP3 File Questions or Comments?You can get a hold of us by either dropping us an email at woodtalkonline@gmail.com or you can pick up the phone and leave us a message on our voice mail at 623-242-2450. Help Support Matt's Basement Workshop by visiting our sponsors! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 398 Whiteside's Medium Ogee Raised Panel Bit Better late than never, I always say! While it may not give you an opportunity to pick up this month's Router Bit of the month at a great discounted price, you can still checkout a profile that maybe just what you're looking for when it comes to making stunning frame and panel components. With a classic ogee profile, this bit creates a timeless profile that will come in handy for a wide assortment of projects. From doors to case walls or even bases and tops. The complementary shapes of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 397 "Wood Science & Design" DVD with Hendrik Hendrik is back again for the month of November and this time we're discussing his second DVD released this year, titled "Wood Science & Design". This title is packed with a lot of science about the in's and out's of wood movement, reading grain directions and a great tutorial on the different cuts of lumber and how you may want to use them in designing your projects. As always with Hendrik we have a ton of information in the show, but even more in the DVD. So take a listen to today's sh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 396 Veritas Plow Plane Plow planes are nothing new, they've been a mainstay in hand tool shops for centuries. In fact the plow plane was and still is a tool that defined the craftsman. Whether it was an all wooden bodied plane with ebony inlays and beautiful brass components for a master woodworker. Are a simple boxwood or beech bodied plane for the journeyman, plow planes were vital to furniture construction. Today's version, made by Veritas, is a beautiful example of a modern plow plane that is completely f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 395 Samantha's Bookcase Construction Pt. 4 Let's jump back into the construction of Samantha's bookcase. In this episode I'm attaching the solid wood face frame to the base unit. We have a few options for covering the plywood edges, but rather than veneer I prefer solid wood. Have you entered for your chance to win free schwag this month? Don't miss out, enter today on our Schwag Page. Click to play play_blip_movie_2859759(); Down ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 394 Milescraft's Turnlock Baseplate System For today's episode, we're heading back to June of this year and my visit to Woodcraft's Vendor's/Dealer's show with the guys from Milescraft. You've seen me use the Milescraft Turnlock baseplate system before, so while I was there I figured it would be a great opportunity to talk about it and introduce all of you to the accessories available. From "easy on and easy off" bushings, to great circle jigs and offset router bases, the turnlock system is a great product! Don't forget to get you ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 393 October Schwag Drawings It's time to giveaway some schwag for the month of October and why not do it on the same day kids are out Trick or Treating?But rather than scaring the living daylights out of everyone I'm planning on making it feel a little more like giving holidays that are now just around the corner.Hopefully you'll be one of our seven lucky winners and if you hear your name, congratulations. But if you're not, don't lose hope, there's always next month and the month after that and the month after that. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Wood Talk Online No.61 [dewplayer:http://www.archive.org/download/WoodTalkOnline61/wto61.mp3] Download MP3 Questions or Comments?You can get a hold of us by either dropping us an email at woodtalkonline@gmail.com or you can pick up the phone and leave us a message on our voice mail at 623-242-2450. What's on the Workbench? Marc - Just finished the Wall-Hanging Tool Chest for the Guild. Matt - installed his bandsaw riser block...wow that's tall! News: Norm is retiring!! Woodworking Magazine interview with Russ ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 392 Whiteside's Corner Chisel Tool It’s the week of Halloween and who doesn’t like a little trick and treating? Well you don’t have to get all dressed up as your favorite woodworking podcaster to take advantage of this treat from Whiteside and Woodcraft, you just have to head to your local store or order online before October 31, 2009. That’s right it’s time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!! And while I’m late getting this month’s episode posted I think you’ll love this little time saver. Whiteside’s Corner ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 391 Samantha's Bookcase Pt. 3 It's almost Halloween, so I thought I'd share with you one of the scariest things I've had to face in a long time. Gluing up the pieces for Samantha's Bookcase! Thankfully having properly sized dados and running through a few dry runs made the whole process a little less scary, but scary none the less. Enjoy! Don't forget to get your name in for the schwag drawings next week!! Click to play play_blip_movie_2771630(); Download MP3 File Download Video File Download HD WMV Fil ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 390 Hendrik's Latest DVD "Working with Plywood" For the month of October, we have Hendrik back once again to talk about one of his two new DVDs. This month, we’re discussing the first title “Working with Plywood”. At just over 11 hours in length, Hendrik leaves nothing out when it comes to teaching you how to successfully use plywood in your projects. Topics include choosing and understanding the differences between grades of plywood, creating a cut layout plan for getting the best looks from the individual components to choosi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 389 Samantha's Bookcase Pt.2 In the last episode of Samantha's Bookcase project, we covered ripping sheets of plywood to their rough sizes. For a small shop this can be a daunting task, but not impossible if you plan it correctly. A big part of my planning is not worrying about taking the cuts to their final dimensions yet, but simply getting them in the ball park and then coming back at a later time and cleaning them up. For today's episode we'll visit the process of crosscutting. Again, depending on the size of y ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 388 Blum Tools on MBW It's easy to see that much hasn't changed with hand planes in the past 100 years. In fact if you look closely, most modern plane makers are, essentially making the same metal bodied planes as were being designed by Mr. Bailey. Even wooden bodied planes haven't seen much innovation. Of course the choice of wood species are probably more widely available than before. Especially considering that many were made by the users themselves, so the wood used was often domestic hardwoods (domestic ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 387 Samantha's Bookcase Pt.1 After a long delay and a few stops and stutters my wife's bookcase is finally completed. It's a simple design with a base and hutch. I decided to use plywood for the majority of the components, as cutting wider pieces is so much easier with sheet goods. But instead of the usual home center plywood I opted to dive right into using premium plywood. While it nearly tripled the bottom line, the final results were worth it. I'll never look at home center plywood the same again after indulg ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 386 Stanley's Premium Hand Planes Earlier this year while I was working at the Woodcraft Vendor's/Dealer's show in West Virginia with the guys from Milescraft I had a chance to talk with the folks from Stanley Toolworks about the new Premium line of handplanes they were about to introduce. They've been out for a while now, so if you've had a chance to try one I'd love to hear your impression. But if you're still curious, here's what the Stanley guys had to say. One last note, this Wednesday October 7th 2009. Marc and I ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 385 September Schwag Giveaways Who doesn't love free stuff? I know I do and that's why we do these giveaways. Because if I love this stuff I know you will!! Because of our sponsorship with Highland Woodworking we have some really great schwag to offer this month's winners. The first on the list is a "Build a Maloof Inspired Rocker with Charles Brock - Plan Bundle" Then we have 2 winnners receiving Custom-sized Woodslicer Resaw Bandsaw Blades Other winners will be receiving a Lee Valley Handplane Screwdriver, the ch ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 384 One More Trip Back To WIA St. Charles One more trip back to WIA's Design & Construction Conference in St. Charles, IL. Today's episode features scenes from Jim Tolpin's Q&A session following his session on measuring and designing without using traditional measuring tools. In fact all Jim used was a pair of calipers and his own body. The second session in today's episode features Don Williams and a peek at his history lesson on how power tools are nothing new and have been around in one form or another for centuries. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 383 Whiteside's Biscuit Joining Kit We almost missed it this month, but it's better late than never I say! It's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!! And this month we're taking a look at Whiteside's Biscuit Joining Kit, a simple little slot cutting profile that includes 3 different sized bearings making it easy for you to cut mating joints for biscuit joinery in your next project. Whether it's for reinforcing simple butt joint glue-ups or helping to align multiple boards in the same plane for wider panels, biscuit joinery i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 382 Hendrik's Busy Summer Hi everyone! Our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju is back for another visit and today were sitting down to talk about his busy summer. Between seminar appearances and having an entire dust collection system custom installed in his shop Hendrik somehow managed to find time for summer fun and producing two new instructional DVDs. This episode was recorded on Labor day, 2009. It was one day before his new DVDs were released, so there's not many details released. But next month we'll be ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 382audio Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 381 Meet Czech Edge Hand Tools I love getting behind the scenes with, and meeting the makers of today's premium hand tools. Of course when we think of "premium hand tools" a few companies come to mind immediately, and one of those I was excited to see was going to be at WIA St. Charles was Czech Edge Hand Tools. Bob Zajicek, the owner of Czech Edge Hand Tools, was more than happy to let me hang out at his booth both days of the conference. I'm sure the fact I'd been wanting a decent marking knife and kept asking him q ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 380 Back to WIA In today's episode we're heading back to Woodworking in America's Design and Construction conference to check out some snippets from Brian Bogg's "Composing with Wood Grain" and Robert Lang's "Arts and Crafts: The Unadorned Truth". Deciding on which footage would make the cut was perhaps one of the hardest decisions I had to make. Both lectures were filled with tons of information and to be honest I found myself forgetting to turn on the camera every now and then. Hopefully you'll find s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 379 Meet DL Barrett & Sons Toolworks As part of "Try it Tuesday" I'd like to introduce some of you to Dan and Kyle Barrett of DL Barrett & Sons Toolworks. Dan and Kyle were one of the vendors at WIA this year and after seeing Kyle's work being featured on Woodworking Magazine's blog I knew I had to meet them. DL Barrett & Sons Toolworks make some beautiful and amazing wooden handplanes. Traditional wooden bench planes, and plough planes that look to nice to use, but are made just for that...real work in real shops. Dan and ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | MBW is Alive and Well Hey everyone, if this is the first episode of Matt's Basement Workshop you've seen in almost a year...you've been missing out on a lot.We've moved to a new website and you'll probably have to resubscribe...but it's all worth the hassle, trust me!!Please watch the video to learn more and don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions...that's what I'm here for!!Download the videoHelp Support Matt's Basement Workshop by visiting our sponsors! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 378 WIA Design & Construction Pt 1 As promised, I'm starting to post footage from the recent Woodworking in America Design & Construction conference in St. Charles, IL. For the next few weeks we'll see short snippets of the classes I was able to attend to give you an idea of what it was like to be there, and also perhaps to inspire you. Each of the lecturers were amazing and their knowledge of the subject they spoke about was extensive. I wish I could have captured more of each, but due to intellectual property laws I can o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 377 Try it Tuesday Let's admit it, track saws are pretty sweet tools. It's hard for me to imagine a home woodworker who doesn't have a circular saw up on the shelf that gets used primarily for breaking down sheet goods. And while they're worth their weight in exotic lumber (for me that's Pennsylvania Cherry), they have their limitations. Track saws take what a circular saw can do and elevate it to the next level. No more rigging up straight edges that bow over long lengths. No more saw slightly pulling a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 376 I'm Back!! 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 Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast is finally over also...or is that the bad news? Before we get up and running, I thought I'd start off with this "brief announcement" enjoy! C ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 375 Whiteside's 1/2" Radius Roundover Bit 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 that the edge treatment can be lost when you step back and look at it. But the 1/2" radius bit stays proportional to the stock and shows up great. In fact if you wer ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Daily Matt 1 Just a little sneak peek of a new feature happening here at Matt's Basement Workshop. Since so much happens between episodes I was looking for a way to get things out before they pass or I simply forgot. So starting today is something I'm calling "The Daily Matt". After this segment is released you'll only be able to find it on the website, but it's right up at the top in the left hand corner so you can't miss it! A couple of things I wanted to mention were upcoming changes at the show ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 374 Day 2 at AWFS Day 2 of AWFS was just as exciting as Day 1. The day started out with a monorail ride to the venue and to my surprise the guy standing in front of me was Joe Harmon, the builder of Splinter. We had a chance to talk a little as we walked in the Convention Center and I was able to get his business card. So hopefully we'll have him on the show for a little interview? Inside, the highlight of the morning for me was a chance to meet Norm Abram and Scott Phillips. Norm was a great guy to tal ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 373 Day 1 at AWFS I finally had a chance to visit AWFS for the first time this year and while it wasn't as big as it has been in the past it was still worth every minute. Having a chance to meet Marc and Nicole along with many of you that I've emailed, Twittered or Facebooked with was the highlight of the trip. But being able to see first hand all of the great tools, supplies and so much more we use in our shops...or wish we used...was very exciting too! I probably should've made better plans to cover som ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Wood Talk Online No.57 I know we are on our "summer break", but Matt and I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to do a Wood Talk Online at AWFS 2009. It was the first time Matt and I met in person and we had an awesome time at the show. In this episode, we give you our initial impressions of the show and a quick rundown on the things we thought were most compelling. We also live streamed the show and we have the video available below. The internet connection was less than ideal so you'll find the video a lit ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 372 "10" Essential Router Bits with Whiteside While working with the great folks at Whiteside Router Bits (Clark Whiteside and Chris Miller) at the West Virginia Woodcraft show. I had a chance to record an episode for this month's 'Router Bit of the Month' based on an article written by Gary Rogowski in Fine Woodworking Magazine's September/October 2006 issue titled "10 Essential Router Bits - These bits will conquer the majority of woodworking tasks". Click here to learn more about the article This is a common question that many of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 371 Hendrik's June Visit Pt 2 The second half our June visit with Hendrik... There's no set theme to today's show, just whatever woodworking questions came in from you the listener's. So hopefully you'll hear something you were wondering about too. And if not, don't worry, once the summer is over Hendrik will be back for more shows in the fall. So in the meantime enjoy today's episode! If you'd like to find out more about Hendrik. Whether it's to checkout some of his projects, sign up for a class, buy one of his ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 370 Hendrik's June Visit Pt 1 Before heading off for our traditional summer hiatus here at Matt's Basement Workshop we have our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju stopping by just one more time to take a few of your questions. There's no set theme to today's show, just whatever woodworking questions came in from you the listener's. So hopefully you'll hear something you were wondering about too. And if not, don't worry, once the summer is over Hendrik will be back for more shows in the fall. So in the meantime enjo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 369 Ted & Norah of Roarockit Skateboards Building projects with kids can be both fulfilling and...interesting...at the same time. Finding the right project is probably the hardest part of the build. But when you do, it's well worth it. Back around December of last year I had a chance to build a skateboard project with my kids. We contacted the folks at Roarockit Skateboard company about one of their build-it-yourself skateboard decks and they happily helped us out. We documented the build and many of you had questions about i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 368 Milescraft Pantograph I've had this really neat router pantograph in my own shop for about a year or more and being able to use it to craft, out of the ordinary signs, that your typical router sign making kit just can't do I was really excited when the guys from Milescraft asked if I'd be interested in demonstrating it at the Woodcraft Vendor's/Dealers show in Charleston, West Virginia. The beauty of the Milescraft router pantograph is that you can use a wide assortment of fonts, pictures and shapes to create u ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 367 Minimizing Tearout - Chris Schwarz at WIA 1.0 For today's episode we're going to travel back to Berea, Kentucky for the first Woodworking in America conference. Chris Schwarz presented a lecture that covers a topic many of us struggle with everytime we pick up a tool, be it muscle powered or electrical...TEAROUT!! While there's no sure fire cure for tearout and no way to completely eliminate it. We can take steps that'll help to minimize it so it's less of an issue. At the time of this recording, Lost Art Press' printing of Moxon h ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 366 Krylon Stain Spray Can Once in a while I'll get an email from a company asking if I'd be willing to try out one of their products and maybe post my results on the show. Being the freebie whore that I am, I couldn't resist saying yes to something! Krylon, the makers of some of the most popular spray paint on the market, introduced an exterior stain in a spray can and since as we all know I don't own a spray gun this product seems made for my needs. I was a little concerned at first it wouldn't give decent cover ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 365 Whiteside's Rabbet Bit Set Throughout the month of June 2009, Woodcraft and Matt's Basement Workshop are featuring Whiteside Router Bit's Rabbet Bit set as the router bit of the month. Following along with the idea of "essential" router bit profiles, a rabbeting bit is without a doubt one of these. In just about every project we build, whether it's as small as a box to as large as an entertainment center. Somewhere along the way a rabbet or two will need to be cut. Having a rabbeting bit on hand will make quick w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 364 Hand Applied Finishes with Hendrik Pt 2 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. 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 penetrating oil such as tung oil or a topcoat such as lacquer, there are steps that can make the difference between a great result and one you wish had ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 363 Hand Applied Finishes with Hendrik 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 penetrating oil such as tung oil or a topcoat such as lacquer, there are steps that can make the difference between a great result and one you w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Wood Talk Online No.55 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, Ill. Woodworking in America: Hand Tools and Techniques Oct. 2-4, 2009, Valley Forge, Penn. Register Today! Sweet Deals: Ea ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 362 Visiting Friends 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 peak at what you might find when you do. No matter how low-key the location, the chance to take tools we've thought about out for a spin is priceless. Then when you throw in ongoing demonstrations into the mix, it makes ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 361 May RBM For all of May 2009, Woodcraft and Matt's Basement Workshop are featuring Whiteside Router Bit's 1/4" shank, 3/8" diameter chamfer cutting bit as router bit of the month. In my opinion, chamfer cutting bits are one of the essential router bits that should be found in everyone's collection of profiles. They produce a simple edge detail that can add a great deal of beauty to your projects. And as I've mentioned over and over, chamfer profiles can help to make a square, bulky component loo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 360 Marc Adams School It's been a couple of weeks since I drove down to the Indianapolis area to attend a weekend class at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. You're probably aware by now that I decided to take a class being taught by Chris Schwarz and Thomas Lie-Nielsen on hand planes. This was a subject I already felt confident about, but having the opportunity to learn from people who you know, really know their stuff...well I'm not about to pass that up. And just as I suspected, I ended up walking away ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 359 Kickback in Action Safety Week 2009 is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean we can go back to our old habits...especially if they were bad ones!! Next to the dangers of dust exposure I think one of the most talked about topics is tablesaw kickback. Unfortunately at some point all of us will have experienced it. The question at hand is how can we minimize the damage when it happens. If we're lucky we'll be able to walk away with no more than a scratch, a little shakey and maybe with a new sense of appre ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 358 Pushsticks and Featherboards Safety Week 2009 is almost half over and everywhere you look everyone's talking safety. Take a few minutes this week and visit with all of the various blogs, websites and shows to see what people have to say about one of the most important topics in the shop. For today's episode let's take a look at two of the most basic but commonly used safety tools in our shops, push sticks and featherboards. Both come in different shapes and sizes. And regardless of whether you choose to make your ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 357 Sensible about safety It's the beginning of Safety Week 2009 and everywhere you look everyone's talking safety. Take a few minutes this week and visit with all of the various blogs, websites and shows to see what people have to about one of the most important topics in the shop. With that said, today's episode was inspired by a comment made by my favorite woodworking magazine editor, Chris Schwarz. At the heart of it all woodworking is an adventure for the senses. It's not just visual and tactile, but it use ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 356 Hand Applied Staining As promised here is the regularly scheduled Hendrik episode for April, 2009. In today's episode Hendrik discusses hand staining your project. Many of us struggle all the time to get even, unblotchy results from stains and in the process find ourselves frustrated and angry. Hendrik offers some great ideas about minimizing that frustration and also answers some listener's questions too. Don't forget about last week's episode where we talked about Hendrik's upcoming seminar all about "St ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 355 Bonus Hendrik Episode Hey everyone I know it's been a while since the last episode, but I've got a little surprise for you. I had a chance to talk with Hendrik about his upcoming seminar all about "Starting a Woodworking Business"...something that is near and dear to many of us. This is just a little sneak peek at what you would find out if you were able to attend, so to learn more or even to sign up for it...which you should do soon because it's coming on June 6th...drop Hendrik an email to get more informati ... 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One of the worst offenders of disorganization in my shop is my router bit drawer. All I have for storage of all the great bits we've been demonstrating here is a piece of plywood with a few holes to set the bits in. Sadly I'd bought some router bit holders from Lee Valley over a year ago and I've decided enough is enough...it's time to get organized!! To learn more about the router bi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 353 Whiteside's 7/16" Guide Bushing Router Bit of the Month for April 2009 isn't a router bit at all, but is instead a router accessory. The Whiteside 7/16" Precision Ground Guide Bushing is a great alternative...some might even say an upgrade...to the typical guide bushing that comes with your manufactured router jigs. Easy to install, easy to use and with better results than the flimsy plastic versions I've had with all of my own jigs. The Whiteside guide bushing makes using router jigs actually enjoyable, but more impor ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 352 Surface Prep with Hendrik Today's visit with Hendrik we start a short mini-series where we discuss some of the basics of staining and finishing our projects. This episode is regarding surface preparation prior to finishing. An important step that most of us would much rather skip over, because it can be so tedious. Help Support Matt's Basement Workshop by visiting our sponsors! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 351 Minimize the Dust In today's episode I share with you a few ideas on ways to minimize the amount of sawdust that escapes your shop and spreads throughout the whole house. I promise they're really easy and your family and home will thank you for thinking of them...or at least complain a little less than before?? Afterall sawdust can contribute to health issues such as asthma and allergies. Click to play play_blip_movie_1883942(); ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Workshop's Introduction This first episode is just a quickie, no frills who I am and what this little show is all about. A woodworking amatuer who's going to share his hobby whether you like it or not.... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 349 Hendrik's February Visit As promised I was able to get a hold of Hendrik this month and we sat down for a great conversation. We answered some of the questions you sent in and even wandered down a tangenty trail of woodworking. So I hope you hear something that'll help you out or answer a question you've been wondering too! Coming up February 27th - March 1 is the 2009 Canadian Home Workshop Show. Hendrik is one of the presenters giving demonstrations at the show, so if you can make it stop by and say Hi!! Nex ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 348 Unfinished Business I fell a little behind on everything this week so it's not a regular show. But just because it's not the usual stuff doesn't mean we can't clean house and talk about some great ideas for upcoming episodes and give away some schwag!! Help Support Matt's Basement Workshop by visiting our sponsors! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 347 Whiteside's Counterbore Screw Slot Bit It's time for router bit of the month...and this month it's Whiteside's Counterbore Screw Slot Bit... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 345 3rd Anniversary Show It's the 3rd anniversary of MBW podcast thanks for checking it out!! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 346 ATTENTION - WE'RE MOVING!  PLEASE VISIT THE NEW SITE ATwww.mattsbasementworkshop.com where you'll find the video and more fortoday's show and future shows. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 346 ATTENTION - WE'RE MOVING!  PLEASE VISIT THE NEW SITE AT www.mattsbasementworkshop.com where you'll find the video and more for today's show and future shows. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 346 Magazine Index Review Thanks to Charlie Courtney we have a great review of both Popular Woodworking's CD of magazines from 2000-2007 and Fine Woodworking's DVD of magazines issue #1-#201 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 345 3rd Anniversary of MBW Podcast ATTENTION - WE'RE MOVING!  PLEASE VISIT THE NEW SITE ATwww.mattsbasementworkshop.com where you'll find the video and more fortoday's show and future shows.Help Support Matt's Basement Workshop by visiting our sponsors!  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 345 3rd Anniversary of MBW Podcast ATTENTION - WE'RE MOVING!  PLEASE VISIT THE NEW SITE AT www.mattsbasementworkshop.com where you'll find the video and more for today's show and future shows.Help Support Matt's Basement Workshop by visiting our sponsors!   Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 344 The Plow Plane ATTENTION - WE'RE MOVING!  PLEASE VISIT THE NEW SITE AT www.mattsbasementworkshop.com where you'll find the video and more for today's show and future shows.The small plow plane from Veritas has quickly made it's way to the top of my list of"favorite tools". It's so easy to use, and like a good"speciality" tool should do, it does its job extremely well.  So well in fact I've actually wasted time debating whether I should or shouldn't use it in place of a s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 344 The Plow Plane The small plow plane from Veritas has quickly made it's way to the top of my list of "favorite tools".  It's so easy to use, and like a good "speciality" tool should do, it does its job extremely well.  So well in fact I've actually wasted time debating whether I should or shouldn't use it in place of a stacked dado blade or a straight cutting bit on a couple of projects recently! For those of you not familiar with a plow plane or what it does.  A plow pla ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 343 Whiteside's 1/8"Roundover Bit It's the beginning of the new year and it's also the beginning of a brand new month...so that means it's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!This month's Whiteside router bit is the 1/8" Roundover bit.  A small radius bit that works great to ease edges on all your components.If you aren't this month's winner, you can still take advantage of the great discounted price at Woodcraft...Click Here.If you haven't heard yet, Matt's Basement Workshop is getting a face lift and things w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 343 Whiteside's 1/8" Roundover Bit It's the beginning of the new year and it's also the beginning of a brand new month...so that means it's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!! This month's Whiteside router bit is the 1/8" Roundover bit.  A small radius bit that works great to ease edges on all your components. If you aren't this month's winner, you can still take advantage of the great discounted price at Woodcraft...Click Here. If you haven't heard yet, Matt's Basement Workshop is getting a face lift and thin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 342 Hendrik's December Visit Pt 2 As promised, here's part 2 of our December visit with MBW's guest expert Hendrik Varju.  This month we're answering questions you sent in regarding the topic of"Advice for beginning woodworkers".  We had some really great questions varying from which tools do I need to get started to electrical needs and heating.To order a copy of Hendrik's new DVD or to learn more about his seminars visit his website atwww.passionforwood.com.Comments, quest ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 341 Hendrik's December Visit Part 1 It's time once again for Hendrik's visit this month and we're answering questions you sent in regarding the topic of"Advice for beginning woodworkers".  We had some really great questions varying from which tools do I need to get started to electrical needs and heating.This is only part 1 of a 2 part series, so don't miss the second half on that'll be released on Friday.To order a copy of Hendrik's new DVD or to learn more about his seminars visit his webs ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 340 Using Western Chisels at Woodworking in America The Holiday Season is here again!  To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show.  Thanks!While at the Woodworking in America conference I had a chance to attend a couple of great classes on using Western style chisels for more than choping and paring.The first class was taught by Adam Cherubini the author of theArts& Mysteries column and blog ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 340 Using Western Chisels at Woodworking in America The Holiday Season is here again!  To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show.  Thanks!While at the Woodworking in America conference I had a chance to attend a couple of great classes on using Western style chisels for more than choping and paring.The first class was taught by Adam Cherubini the author of theArts& Mysteries column and blog ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 339 Workbenches with Chris Schwarz at WIA The Holiday Season is here again!  To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show.  Thanks!I still have a lot more footage and some great topic ideas from my time at the Woodworking in America conference last month.  One of the things I wanted to share with you is this great footage from a class with Chris Schwarz on...what else?...the workbench.Hen ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 339 Workbenches with Chris Schwarz at WIA The Holiday Season is here again!  To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show.  Thanks!I still have a lot more footage and some great topic ideas from my time at the Woodworking in America conference last month.  One of the things I wanted to share with you is this great footage from a class with Chris Schwarz on...what else?...the workbench.Hen ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 338 Whiteside's Roman Ogee Bit The Holiday Season is here again!  To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show.  Thanks!It's the beginning of a brand new month and since it's the first Friday that means it's time forROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!! For the entire monthof December, 2008 Whiteside's 1/4" Roman Ogee profile is the featured router bit at Woodcraft and here at Matt's ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 338 Whiteside's Roman Ogee Bit - Audio Only The Holiday Season is here again!  To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show.  Thanks!It's the beginning of a brand new month and since it's the first Friday that means it's time forROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!! For the entire month of December, 2008 Whiteside's 1/4" Roman Ogee profile is the featured router bit at Woodcraft and here at Matt's ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 336 Roarockit Skateboard Kit The Holiday Season is here again!  To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show.  Thanks!Building anything with your kids can be a lot of fun, but finding the right project to keep them interested is sometimes a challenge.  I found a great project atwww.roarockit.com, it's a skateboard!!Everything you need to build the skateboard is included...the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 336 Roarockit Skateboard Kit - Audio The Holiday Season is here again!  To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show.  Thanks!Building anything with your kids can be a lot of fun, but finding the right project to keep them interested is sometimes a challenge.  I found a great project atwww.roarockit.com, it's a skateboard!!Everything you need to build the skateboard is included...the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 335 Hendrik's Visit in November Part 2 The Holiday Season is here again!  To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show.  Thanks!It's time for Hendrik's visit this month and we're talking more about Tablesaw set-up and safety.  A few of you sent in some great questions so well tackle those too.This is the second half of a 2 part series, so enjoy!!To order a copy of Hendrik's new DV ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 335 Hendrik's Visit in November Part 2 The Holiday Season is here again!  To make it easier for you to find the perfect gift for that woodworker on your list, use these links to head to your favorite online store while also helping support this show.  Thanks! It's time for Hendrik's visit this month and we're talking more about Tablesaw set-up and safety.  A few of you sent in some great questions so well tackle those too. This is the second half of a 2 part series, so enjoy!! To order a copy of Hendrik's ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 334 Hendrik's Visit in November Part 1 It's time for Hendrik's visit this month and we're talking more about Tablesaw set-up and safety.  A few of you sent in some great questions so well tackle those too.This is only part 1 of a 2 part series, so don't miss the second half on Monday.To order a copy of Hendrik's new DVD  or to learn more about his seminars visit his website atwww.passionforwood.com.Comments, questions or schwag entries - drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com,  or head over to the&n ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 334 Hendrik's Visit in November Part 1 It's time for Hendrik's visit this month and we're talking more about Tablesaw set-up and safety.  A few of you sent in some great questions so well tackle those too. This is only part 1 of a 2 part series, so don't miss the second half on Monday. To order a copy of Hendrik's new DVD  or to learn more about his seminars visit his website at www.passionforwood.com. Comments, questions or schwag entries - drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com,  or head over to ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 333 Small Table Project Part 4 - The Finale This is the final episode of the small table project.  Today we'll be doing the final assembly now that we have the pieces all cut to size, shaped and ready to go.Attaching the aprons to the legs is a matter of choosing the right joinery that works for you.  And that doesn't always mean going with something like a mortise and tenon joint.  Pocketholes work in my shop with projects like this all the time.Comments, questions or schwag entries - drop me a line atmattsbasementwor ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 333 Small Table Project Part 4 - The Finale This is the final episode of the small table project.  Today we'll be doing the final assembly now that we have the pieces all cut to size, shaped and ready to go. Attaching the aprons to the legs is a matter of choosing the right joinery that works for you.  And that doesn't always mean going with something like a mortise and tenon joint.  Pocketholes work in my shop with projects like this all the time. Comments, questions or schwag entries - drop me a line at mattsbasemen ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 333 Small Table Project Pt 4 - Audio Version This is the final episode of the small table project.  Today we'll be doing the final assembly now that we have the pieces all cut to size, shaped and ready to go.Attaching the aprons to the legs is a matter of choosing the right joinery that works for you.  And that doesn't always mean going with something like a mortise and tenon joint.  Pocketholes work in my shop with projects like this all the time.Comments, questions or schwag entries - drop me a line atmattsbasementwor ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 333 Small Table Project Pt 4 - Audio Version This is the final episode of the small table project.  Today we'll be doing the final assembly now that we have the pieces all cut to size, shaped and ready to go. Attaching the aprons to the legs is a matter of choosing the right joinery that works for you.  And that doesn't always mean going with something like a mortise and tenon joint.  Pocketholes work in my shop with projects like this all the time. Comments, questions or schwag entries - drop me a line at mattsbasement ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 332 Woodworking in America Day 1 - Detailed I've already posted how the first day went while I was in Berea, Kentucky.  But I thought it was important for all of you to get a real feel for how the lectures and clinics really felt.  So today's episode is a sneak peek at what the attendees of this year's conference heard and experienced.Comments, questions or schwag entries - drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com,  or head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or leave me a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 332 Woodworking in America Day 1 - Detailed I've already posted how the first day went while I was in Berea, Kentucky.  But I thought it was important for all of you to get a real feel for how the lectures and clinics really felt.  So today's episode is a sneak peek at what the attendees of this year's conference heard and experienced. Comments, questions or schwag entries - drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com,  or head over to the website where you can also leave your comments, or leave m ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 331 Small Table Project Part 3 - The Video Normally I release these on Wednesdays, but this has been no ordinary week!  So here's the latest episode of the small table build.In this episode we're cutting and shaping the legs.  A simple job of ripping each one to size and then cutting the double taper that give them their shape.Sorry no schwag this week, but I'll get back on track next week, I promise!Click on the image to see Lee Valley's New Dovetail Saw!Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 331 Small Table Project Part 3 - The Video Normally I release these on Wednesdays, but this has been no ordinary week!  So here's the latest episode of the small table build. In this episode we're cutting and shaping the legs.  A simple job of ripping each one to size and then cutting the double taper that give them their shape. Sorry no schwag this week, but I'll get back on track next week, I promise! Click on the image to see Lee Valley's New Dovetail Saw! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questio ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 331 Small Table Project Part 3 - Audio Version Normally I release these on Wednesdays, but this has been no ordinary week!  So here's the latest episode of the small table build.In this episode we're cutting and shaping the legs.  A simple job of ripping each one to size and then cutting the double taper that give them their shape.Sorry no schwag this week, but I'll get back on track next week, I promise!Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws.  Whether it's regarding setting up, safe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 331 Small Table Project Part 3 - Audio Version Normally I release these on Wednesdays, but this has been no ordinary week!  So here's the latest episode of the small table build. In this episode we're cutting and shaping the legs.  A simple job of ripping each one to size and then cutting the double taper that give them their shape. Sorry no schwag this week, but I'll get back on track next week, I promise! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws.  Whether it's regarding setting up, s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 330 Wrap-up of WIA Click to playThe first ever Woodworking in America conference is in the history books and for me it wrapped up with an Advanced Dovetailing class taught by none other than Frank Klausz and then a discussion on eliminating tear-out while Planing by Christopher Schwarz!Again, here's my impression of how the day went and a little about the classes I've attended...More will be coming soon...stay tuned for videos and hopefully interviews later.Don't just take my word for it, checkout these blogs ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 330 Wrap-up of WIA Click to play The first ever Woodworking in America conference is in the history books and for me it wrapped up with an Advanced Dovetailing class taught by none other than Frank Klausz and then a discussion on eliminating tear-out while Planing by Christopher Schwarz! Again, here's my impression of how the day went and a little about the classes I've attended...More will be coming soon...stay tuned for videos and hopefully interviews later. Don't just take my word for it, checkout these b ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 329 Woodworking in America Day 2 Click to playDay 2 is done and I'm still amazed at how much I've learned.  The highlight for today was an amazing seminar put on by Frank Klausz, Roy Underhill and Mike Dunbar on Mortising by hand.  I'll never look at a mortise the same way again!Again, here's my impression of how the day went and a little about the classes I've attended...More will be coming soon...stay tuned for videos and hopefully interviews later.Click on the image to see Lee Valley's New Dovetail Saw!Do ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 329 Woodworking in America Day 2 Click to play Day 2 is done and I'm still amazed at how much I've learned.  The highlight for today was an amazing seminar put on by Frank Klausz, Roy Underhill and Mike Dunbar on Mortising by hand.  I'll never look at a mortise the same way again! Again, here's my impression of how the day went and a little about the classes I've attended...More will be coming soon...stay tuned for videos and hopefully interviews later. Click on the image to see Lee Valley's New Dovetail S ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 328 Woodworking In America Day 1 Click here to listenWOW!!!  What a day today was.  I had a chance to attend four great lectures taught by some of the biggest names in the woodworking world right now.I only wish I could've been in two or three places at once.  Luckily my friends that I've made here...or should I say met in person here...Loogie, Mack, Craig, David, Neil, Kari, Phil...the list goes on...have been keeping me informed and we've been comparing notes.Here's my impression of how the day went and a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 328 Woodworking In America Day 1 Click here to listen WOW!!!  What a day today was.  I had a chance to attend four great lectures taught by some of the biggest names in the woodworking world right now. I only wish I could've been in two or three places at once.  Luckily my friends that I've made here...or should I say met in person here...Loogie, Mack, Craig, David, Neil, Kari, Phil...the list goes on...have been keeping me informed and we've been comparing notes. Here's my impression of how the day went an ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 327 Router Bit of the Month - The Video It's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!! For the entire month of November, 2008 Whiteside's enormous Classic Multi-Form Router bit is the featured router bit here at Matt's Basement Workshop and is also on sale until November 30th, 2008 at Woodcraft. The Classic Multi-Form bit cutter's consist of two compound profiles...the classical pattern of a stacked 5/16" cove and roundover followed by a second cove over 1/2" diamete ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 327 Router Bit of the Month - The Video It's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time forROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!!For the entire month of November, 2008 Whiteside's enormous Classic Multi-Form Router bit is the featured router bit here at Matt's Basement Workshop and is also on sale until November 30th, 2008 at Woodcraft.The Classic Multi-Form bit cutter's consist of two compound profiles...the classical pattern of a stacked 5/16" cove and roundover followed by a second cove over 1/2" diameter e ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 327 Whiteside's Classic Multi-Form Router Bit It's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!! For the entire month of November, 2008 Whiteside's enormous Classic Multi-Form Router bit is the featured router bit here at Matt's Basement Workshop and is also on sale until November 30th, 2008 at Woodcraft. The Classic Multi-Form bit cutter's consist of two compound profiles...the classical pattern of a stacked 5/16" cove and roundover followed by a second cove over 1/2" diamete ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 327 Whiteside's Classic Multi-Form Router Bit It's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time forROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!!For the entire month of November, 2008 Whiteside's enormous Classic Multi-Form Router bit is the featured router bit here at Matt's Basement Workshop and is also on sale until November 30th, 2008 at Woodcraft.The Classic Multi-Form bit cutter's consist of two compound profiles...the classical pattern of a stacked 5/16" cove and roundover followed by a second cove over 1/2" diameter e ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 326 Small Table Project Pt. 2 Part 2 of the small table project continues with the routing of the table's edge.  I chose to use the Thumbnail Table Edge bit because I wanted that elongated, round over look...see for yourself!Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws.  Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early.Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 326 Small Table Project Pt. 2 (Audio Only) Continuing with the little sound tour of the construction of the small table project...this is the audio only version...the video will be released at the same time.  Enjoy!Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws.  Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, head& ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 325 The Dovetail Trials or"How I practiced cutting some pins and tails" Practice has always made for better results, so I'm decided to keep practicing my dovetail techniques.  I'm onto attempt No.6 and the going is getting better.  Soon I'll be moving onto to other joinery techniques too.Coming up this Wednesday November 5, Wood Talk Online goes live!!  Don't miss it! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws.  Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 324 Halloween Woodworking It's Halloween again, and just like last year, I saved up some of the most interesting questions that were sent into the show just for this episode.Perhaps you'll hear something that you've been DYING to ask!!Coming up this Wednesday November 5, Wood Talk Online goes live!!  Don't miss it! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws.  Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 323 Small Table Project Part 1 A while back I built a small table that was originally intended for my son to use.  But it hasn't made it in his room yet.This project was built in a single day and with materials I picked up at my local home center.  It's made entirely of No.2 common pine and a pre-laminated board.  Total cost, under $30. It's a quick build and a great way to spend sometime in the shop just refining some skills or making new ones depending on how you build it.This is part 1 of what ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 323 Small Table Project Part 1 - audio only version Trying something a little bit different today.  This is the audio only version of today's project video.  I know a lot of you still prefer more of the audio episodes, so I thought I'd try a little"audio build today".  Let me know how it works out and maybe we'll do more?Of course for those of you who prefer the video, I've released that too...just double check your feed. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 322 Seasonal Changes in the Shop It's that time of year again when the weather starts turning colder and drier around here and I have to once again plan out how I'll build my projects different than from the warmer more humid weather of the summer months.Here's a few of the things I take into consideration during these days of change...Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws.  Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if&nbs ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 321 Lumber Species of the Month - Cuts of Veneers Rather than talking about a specific species of lumber this month let's talk about something that's commonly done with them...cutting them into veneers.Cutting veneers is perhaps one of the easiest ways to deal with wood movement or to ensure that more of a unique grain or color can be used within a project.While veneers are typically cut very thin, there's more then one way to cut them...in fact there's about six according to Terry Porter's Book"Wood Identification& Use& ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 320 Pt 2 of October's Visit with Hendrik Varju Here's part 2 of this month's talk with Hendrik Varju, where we're discussing his new DVD"Revelations on Table Saw Set-up& Safety".Qoute from Hendrik on his new DVD:"Given the nature of the table saw and all of the inherent dangers of using one, I did not feel comfortable putting out an incomplete DVD that didn't give the full picture.  I considered breaking the DVD into two or even three different videos, but I wanted to give everyone the full information all in one ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 320 Pt 2 of October's Visit with Hendrik Varju Here's part 2 of this month's talk with Hendrik Varju, where we're discussing his new DVD "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety". Qoute from Hendrik on his new DVD: "Given the nature of the table saw and all of the inherent dangers of using one, I did not feel comfortable putting out an incomplete DVD that didn't give the full picture.  I considered breaking the DVD into two or even three different videos, but I wanted to give everyone the full information all in ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 319 Pt 1 of October's Visit with Hendrik Varju Today's episode is part 1 of our October visit with Hendrik Varju, our very own guest expert here at Matt's Basement Workshop.  We'll be discussing his latest DVD"Revelations on Table Saw Set-up& Safety".For more information on ordering this DVD from Hendrik stop by his website atwww.passionforwood.com.Coming up in November, Hendrik will be back and taking your questions on table saws.  Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your question ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 319 Pt 1 of October's Visit with Hendrik Varju Today's episode is part 1 of our October visit with Hendrik Varju, our very own guest expert here at Matt's Basement Workshop.  We'll be discussing his latest DVD "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety". For more information on ordering this DVD from Hendrik stop by his website at www.passionforwood.com. Coming up in November, Hendrik will be back and taking your questions on table saws.  Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your q ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 318 Review of"Revelations on Table Saw Set-up&Safety"DVD The latest DVD from our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju of Passion for Wood is out and I've had a chance to finally sit down and take it all in.Actually it took a few nights to do that, as this DVD contains close to 10 hours of information.  It is literally like being right in Hendrik's shop and taking one of the most detailed classes on everything you every wanted to know about tablesaws.For more information on ordering this DVD from Hendrik stop by his website atwww.passionforwoo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 318 Review of "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety" DVD The latest DVD from our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju of Passion for Wood is out and I've had a chance to finally sit down and take it all in. Actually it took a few nights to do that, as this DVD contains close to 10 hours of information.  It is literally like being right in Hendrik's shop and taking one of the most detailed classes on everything you every wanted to know about tablesaws. For more information on ordering this DVD from Hendrik stop by his website at www.passionfor ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 317 Jointers Revisited Jim wrote in a while back about the pros and cons of hand plane jointers vs power jointers.This is a recurring question with many listeners so I thought I'd share the answer and then also some extra thoughts that I had after I sent Jim my response.The winners of the Wood Talk Online Giveaway (sponsored by Lee Valley) are:Richard Sylvestre and Mack McKinney.They each will receive one of Lee Valley’s newSkew Rabbet Planes!So if you're not Richard or Mack don't give up hope of getting y ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 317 Jointers Revisited Jim wrote in a while back about the pros and cons of hand plane jointers vs power jointers. This is a recurring question with many listeners so I thought I'd share the answer and then also some extra thoughts that I had after I sent Jim my response. The winners of the Wood Talk Online Giveaway (sponsored by Lee Valley) are: Richard Sylvestre and Mack McKinney. They each will receive one of Lee Valley�s new Skew Rabbet Planes! So if you're not Richard or Mack don't give up hope of gett ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 316 Preferred Sandpaper for Lapping Handplanes Listener Doug wrote in about using Aluminum Oxide sandpaper vs Wet/dry for lapping hand plane soles.  Doug had some concerns about the fact that he couldn't find Wet/dry in coarser grits than 400 and was worried that using an AO with water would ruin the sandpaper.My answer for Doug was...If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.comor  head over to the website.  Or...leave a voicemai ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 316 Preferred Sandpaper for Lapping Handplanes Listener Doug wrote in about using Aluminum Oxide sandpaper vs Wet/dry for lapping hand plane soles.  Doug had some concerns about the fact that he couldn't find Wet/dry in coarser grits than 400 and was worried that using an AO with water would ruin the sandpaper. My answer for Doug was... If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or  head over to the website.  Or...leave a voi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 315 Whiteside's Round Nose Core Box Bit - The Video Hey everyone it's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time forRouter Bit of the Month!!For the entire month of October Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/2" diameter Round Nose Core Box Bit.  A great grooving/veining profile for projects such as fluting, sign making, etc.If you're not today's lucky winner of this great bit you can still take advantage of the sale price and add one to your collection just click hereWoodcraft.com.Also as mentioned in the show, i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 315 Whiteside's Round Nose Core Box Bit - The Video Hey everyone it's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time for Router Bit of the Month!! For the entire month of October Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/2" diameter Round Nose Core Box Bit.  A great grooving/veining profile for projects such as fluting, sign making, etc. If you're not today's lucky winner of this great bit you can still take advantage of the sale price and add one to your collection just click here Woodcraft.com. Also as mentioned in the sh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 315 Router Bit of the Month - Whiteside's 1/2"Round Nose Core Box Bit Hey everyone it's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time forRouter Bit of the Month!!For the entire month of October Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/2" diameter Round Nose Core Box Bit.  A great grooving/veining profile for projects such as fluting, sign making, etc.If you're not today's lucky winner of this great bit you can still take advantage of the sale price and add one to your collection just click hereWoodcraft.com.Also as mentioned in the show, I ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 315 Router Bit of the Month - Whiteside's 1/2 Hey everyone it's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time for Router Bit of the Month!! For the entire month of October Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/2" diameter Round Nose Core Box Bit.  A great grooving/veining profile for projects such as fluting, sign making, etc. If you're not today's lucky winner of this great bit you can still take advantage of the sale price and add one to your collection just click here Woodcraft.com. Also as mentioned in the sh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 314 Building The Chisel Plane Pt. 2 It's finally here!  Pt 2 of building the chisel plane will cover the construction of the chisel plane.  Now that we have the jig that'll hold the blank in place, it's time to do something with that blank.Many of you sent me the plans to the FWW article featuring the chisel plane construction in issue #148.  Here's a link to itWooden Chisel Plane.If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.comor&n ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 314 Building The Chisel Plane Pt. 2 It's finally here!  Pt 2 of building the chisel plane will cover the construction of the chisel plane.  Now that we have the jig that'll hold the blank in place, it's time to do something with that blank. Many of you sent me the plans to the FWW article featuring the chisel plane construction in issue #148.  Here's a link to it Wooden Chisel Plane. If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.co ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 313 Downtime Monday Every so often it just happens, I get a little burnt out or just overwhelmed...even with woodworking!I know it's shocking and unheard of, but there are times when shop time is available but getting in there is a whole other issue.  Here are a few things I do for motivation or just to do something different but still woodworking.If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.comor  head over to the&n ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 313 Downtime Monday Every so often it just happens, I get a little burnt out or just overwhelmed...even with woodworking! I know it's shocking and unheard of, but there are times when shop time is available but getting in there is a whole other issue.  Here are a few things I do for motivation or just to do something different but still woodworking. If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or  head over to ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 312 Review of Brian Boggs DVD from Lie-Nielsen Hey everyone today's Feature Friday is a review of another great Lie-Nielsen title.  This time we have Brian Boggs and "Drawknives, Spokeshaves and Travishers--A Chairmaker's Tool Kit"Part of the reason I've chosen this title is because of my recent desire to learn how to use a spokeshave properly.  And who else would be better to teach the techniques than Brian Boggs?In"Drawknives, Spokeshaves and Travishers--A Chairmaker's Tool Kit"Brian introduces to th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 312 Review of Brian Boggs DVD from Lie-Nielsen Hey everyone today's Feature Friday is a review of another great Lie-Nielsen title.  This time we have Brian Boggs and "Drawknives, Spokeshaves and Travishers--A Chairmaker's Tool Kit" Part of the reason I've chosen this title is because of my recent desire to learn how to use a spokeshave properly.  And who else would be better to teach the techniques than Brian Boggs? In "Drawknives, Spokeshaves and Travishers--A Chairmaker's Tool Kit" Brian introduces t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 311 Building The Chisel Plane Let's get right into it...you've been waiting all year so hopefully this won't disappoint.  Today we start the Chisel Plane build with Part 1 of a 2 part series.In part 1 we'll discuss the style of plane we're building and then build the jig that let's us cut it safely.  For a PDF with a picture of the original jig, which you can use to quickly outline the correct angle to make the bed of the chisel planeclick here.Many of you sent me the plans to the FWW article featuring th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 311 Building The Chisel Plane Let's get right into it...you've been waiting all year so hopefully this won't disappoint.  Today we start the Chisel Plane build with Part 1 of a 2 part series. In part 1 we'll discuss the style of plane we're building and then build the jig that let's us cut it safely.  For a PDF with a picture of the original jig, which you can use to quickly outline the correct angle to make the bed of the chisel plane click here. Many of you sent me the plans to the FWW article featurin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 310 We're Finally Building a Chisel Plane - What is it? Hey everyone I've finally went and done it, I've built a chisel plane from some scraps laying around the shop and a brand new Hock Block Plane blade (the most expensive part of the build!)Many of you sent me the plans to the FWW article featuring the chisel plane construction in issue #148.  Here's a link to itWooden Chisel Plane.If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.comor  head over to the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 310 We're Finally Building a Chisel Plane - What is it? Hey everyone I've finally went and done it, I've built a chisel plane from some scraps laying around the shop and a brand new Hock Block Plane blade (the most expensive part of the build!) Many of you sent me the plans to the FWW article featuring the chisel plane construction in issue #148.  Here's a link to it Wooden Chisel Plane. If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or  head over ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 309 Book Review - Rick Peter's It's Friday and today we're reviewing one of the titles from the Popular Mechanic's Workshop series"Jointer& Planer Fundamentals" by Rick Peters. Two of the most important tools in the workshop, being able to choose and use the right model of jointer and planer is an important step in building amazing furniture. Within the chapters of this great resource the reader will find a ton of information on why certain models work best.  Which accessories ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 309 Book Review - Rick Peter's It's Friday and today we're reviewing one of the titles from the Popular Mechanic's Workshop series "Jointer & Planer Fundamentals" by Rick Peters. Two of the most important tools in the workshop, being able to choose and use the right model of jointer and planer is an important step in building amazing furniture.  Within the chapters of this great resource the reader will find a ton of information on why certain models work best.  Which accessor ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 308 Wednesday Roundup (or things I've been meaning to mention) Hey everyone, for today's episode I meant to put something together that would be a little more polished...but...instead you're getting me kind of wrapping up a few random thoughts and annoucements I've been meaning to make.  So enjoy this Wednesday roundup!!As mentioned in the episode, Hendrik has released his latest DVD"Revelations on Table Saw Set-up& Safety".  Now available for purchase at his website.   Also if you would like, click here ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 308 Wednesday Roundup (or things I've been meaning to mention) Hey everyone, for today's episode I meant to put something together that would be a little more polished...but...instead you're getting me kind of wrapping up a few random thoughts and annoucements I've been meaning to make.  So enjoy this Wednesday roundup!! As mentioned in the episode, Hendrik has released his latest DVD "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety".  Now available for purchase at his website.   Also if you would like, click ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 307 Hendrik in September Pt. 2 It's Monday and we're starting this week off with the second half of our September visit with Hendrik Varju.  We pick up the discussion with Mike's question on cross-grain glue-ups.  Enjoy!!!The article recommended by Hendrik for dealing with compound joinery is in the October 2002 #158 issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine, p.96 in the Masterclass section.Also as a special announcement, exclusively here at MBW, Hendrik has just released his latest DVD"Revelations on Table Saw S ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 307 Hendrik in September Pt. 2 It's Monday and we're starting this week off with the second half of our September visit with Hendrik Varju.  We pick up the discussion with Mike's question on cross-grain glue-ups.  Enjoy!!! The article recommended by Hendrik for dealing with compound joinery is in the October 2002 #158 issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine, p.96 in the Masterclass section. Also as a special announcement, exclusively here at MBW, Hendrik has just released his latest DVD "Revelations on Table S ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 306 Hendrik in September Pt. 1 MBW's very own guest expert Hendrik Varju is back once again and today we're answering some of your questions that you sent.  Today's episode is Part 1 of a 2 part series.  The second episode will of course be released on Monday.To start the show off we find out what Hendrik thought of the recent IWF in Atlanta and then jump right into Shannon's email on compound joinery.  Then we move on to Sal's question on marking and measuring.The article recommended by Hendrik for dealin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 306 Hendrik in September Pt. 1 MBW's very own guest expert Hendrik Varju is back once again and today we're answering some of your questions that you sent.  Today's episode is Part 1 of a 2 part series.  The second episode will of course be released on Monday. To start the show off we find out what Hendrik thought of the recent IWF in Atlanta and then jump right into Shannon's email on compound joinery.  Then we move on to Sal's question on marking and measuring. The article recommended by Hendrik for dea ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 305 Shooting With A Shooting Board Hey everyone here's the promised video on"how to shoot with a shooting board".  Highlights include why doesn't the plane damage the reference edge and of course what's the best technique.If you're curious about my other resource checkoutWhite Mountain Designthey have a great tutorial on shooting boards including an excellent photo answer to the #1 question.If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line atmattsbasement ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 305 Shooting With A Shooting Board Hey everyone here's the promised video on "how to shoot with a shooting board".  Highlights include why doesn't the plane damage the reference edge and of course what's the best technique. If you're curious about my other resource checkout White Mountain Design they have a great tutorial on shooting boards including an excellent photo answer to the #1 question. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsb ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 304 Shooting Board Follow-Up Hey everyone it's Monday and it's back to work for most of us.  Of course over the weekend I had a chance to hear from a number of you who had questions regarding the shooting board.  Perhaps the number 1 question was"why doesn't the blade of the plane alter the reference edge of the shooting board?" I thought I had a great answer, but as always I double checked myself by looking for another resource and sure enough I was on the right track.  So listen to today ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 304 Shooting Board Follow-Up Hey everyone it's Monday and it's back to work for most of us.  Of course over the weekend I had a chance to hear from a number of you who had questions regarding the shooting board.  Perhaps the number 1 question was "why doesn't the blade of the plane alter the reference edge of the shooting board?"  I thought I had a great answer, but as always I double checked myself by looking for another resource and sure enough I was on the right track.  So listen to to ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 303 Thumbnail Table Edge Bit - the video It's the beginning of a brand new month and that can mean only one thing!!!  IT'S TIME FOR ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!This month we have Whiteside's Thumbnail Table Edge Bit.  An elongated round over bit that gives an unique profile that a regular round over bit only wishes it could touch.Not today's lucky winner, but you want to get your own Thumbnail Table Edge Bit?Click here to visit Woodcraft.com and order yours today.Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your q ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 303 Thumbnail Table Edge Bit - the video It's the beginning of a brand new month and that can mean only one thing!!!  IT'S TIME FOR ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH! This month we have Whiteside's Thumbnail Table Edge Bit.  An elongated round over bit that gives an unique profile that a regular round over bit only wishes it could touch. Not today's lucky winner, but you want to get your own Thumbnail Table Edge Bit? Click here to visit Woodcraft.com and order yours today. Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get y ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 303 Router Bit of the Month - Thumbnail Table Edge Bit It's the beginning of a brand new month and that can mean only one thing!!!  IT'S TIME FOR ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!This month we have Whiteside's Thumbnail Table Edge Bit.  An elongated round over bit that gives an unique profile that a regular round over bit only wishes it could touch.Not today's lucky winner, but you want to get your own Thumbnail Table Edge Bit?Click here to visit Woodcraft.com and order yours today.Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your q ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 303 Router Bit of the Month - Thumbnail Table Edge Bit It's the beginning of a brand new month and that can mean only one thing!!!  IT'S TIME FOR ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH! This month we have Whiteside's Thumbnail Table Edge Bit.  An elongated round over bit that gives an unique profile that a regular round over bit only wishes it could touch. Not today's lucky winner, but you want to get your own Thumbnail Table Edge Bit? Click here to visit Woodcraft.com and order yours today. Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get y ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 302 Building A Shooting Board Pt. 2 This is Pt. 2 of the Shooting Board Construction video.  Today's episode covers the construction of an auxillary fence for 45 degree cuts and then a very basic lesson on shooting. This type of"simplified" design is easy to build, so if you haven't done it yet give it a shot!Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session.  If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 302 Building A Shooting Board Pt. 2 This is Pt. 2 of the Shooting Board Construction video.  Today's episode covers the construction of an auxillary fence for 45 degree cuts and then a very basic lesson on shooting.  This type of "simplified" design is easy to build, so if you haven't done it yet give it a shot! Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session.   If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestio ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 301 Building A Shooting Board Pt. 1 I had originally planned on releasing this video as part of a series on Monday and Wednesday.  But based on the number of requests I had to see the construction process as soon as possible, I couldn't wait.So here is Pt. 1 of a two part series.  Today's video highlights the basic construction of the base, the 90 degree fence and the hook. This is a great start on the project considering that easily 90-95% of the work I do on the shooting board is ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 301 Building A Shooting Board Pt. 1 I had originally planned on releasing this video as part of a series on Monday and Wednesday.  But based on the number of requests I had to see the construction process as soon as possible, I couldn't wait. So here is Pt. 1 of a two part series.  Today's video highlights the basic construction of the base, the 90 degree fence and the hook.  This is a great start on the project considering that easily 90-95% of the work I do on the shooting board ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 300 Jig of the Month - Simple Shooting Board It's time for Jig of the Month!  And this month we're building a simplified shooting board based on the one I saw in David Charlesworth's"Shooting Simplified" DVD from Lie-Nielsen.Nothing fancy, just cabinet grade plywood for a base and some scrap hardwood from the bin.  Since I already had these all laying around anyways it cost me little to nothing to build and it only took an hour or two to complete.The video of the construction will be released shortly, it's a big fi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 300 Jig of the Month - Simple Shooting Board It's time for Jig of the Month!  And this month we're building a simplified shooting board based on the one I saw in David Charlesworth's "Shooting Simplified" DVD from Lie-Nielsen. Nothing fancy, just cabinet grade plywood for a base and some scrap hardwood from the bin.  Since I already had these all laying around anyways it cost me little to nothing to build and it only took an hour or two to complete. The video of the construction will be released shortly, it's a big ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 299 Quick Tips and More So many great questions and tips have been coming in, so today I'll share a few more with you.  Also if you want to have a little fun and find out how well you know your router bit profiles checkout this "Router Bit Profile Quiz".Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session.  If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 299 Quick Tips and More So many great questions and tips have been coming in, so today I'll share a few more with you.  Also if you want to have a little fun and find out how well you know your router bit profiles checkout this "Router Bit Profile Quiz". Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session.   If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@g ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 298 Hammered Feedback and More Feedback and questions are what help to make this show move and we got some in today's episode.  A couple of listeners had some great feedback in regards to the hammer episode so I thought I'd share it with you.Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session.  If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.comor  head over to my website at ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 298 Hammered Feedback and More Feedback and questions are what help to make this show move and we got some in today's episode.  A couple of listeners had some great feedback in regards to the hammer episode so I thought I'd share it with you. Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session.   If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or  head over to my websi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 297 Lumber Species of the Month - Walnut Hey everyone it's time for another installment of Lumber Species of the Month...and this time we're sharing a few facts on a favorite of a lot of woodworkers - Walnut.Once abundant throughout the United States and growing to 150 FT tall and 6 FT in diameter Walnut was heavily harvested for it's beautiful grains and colors.  It's the only natural"brown" colored wood found growing in the states.While it's still readily available the trees today average about 80-100 FT tall and ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 297 Lumber Species of the Month - Walnut Hey everyone it's time for another installment of Lumber Species of the Month...and this time we're sharing a few facts on a favorite of a lot of woodworkers - Walnut. Once abundant throughout the United States and growing to 150 FT tall and 6 FT in diameter Walnut was heavily harvested for it's beautiful grains and colors.  It's the only natural "brown" colored wood found growing in the states. While it's still readily available the trees today average about 80-100 FT tall a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 296 Hammered The right tool for the job is crucial.  But what do you do when you're not quite sure which one is the right tool??Just like with some of the best things in life, ice cream, beer, coffee...hammers come in a variety of styles and sizes.  Choosing the right hammer for the job can be the difference between, driving a nail home the right way or destroying a chisel's razor sharp edge.WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!!  If you have the time, please take thenew listener survey, and when you do you ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 296 Hammered The right tool for the job is crucial.  But what do you do when you're not quite sure which one is the right tool?? Just like with some of the best things in life, ice cream, beer, coffee...hammers come in a variety of styles and sizes.  Choosing the right hammer for the job can be the difference between, driving a nail home the right way or destroying a chisel's razor sharp edge. WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!!  If you have the time, please take the new listener survey, and when you do ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 295 It's A Monday!! It's a Monday and that means it's time for Magazine Monday!!!Over the weekend I spent a lot of time at the computer and it got me to yearning for a project in the shop.So in today's episode I'm sharing a few of those thoughts with you!!Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session.  If you're planning on being at the IWF in Atlanta, anyone wanting to have a chat with Hendrik can leave a message for him in the Press Lounge.  ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 295 It's A Monday!! It's a Monday and that means it's time for Magazine Monday!!! Over the weekend I spent a lot of time at the computer and it got me to yearning for a project in the shop. So in today's episode I'm sharing a few of those thoughts with you!! Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session.  If you're planning on being at the IWF in Atlanta, anyone wanting to have a chat with Hendrik can leave a message for him in the Press Lounge.&nb ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 294 The Featureless Friday??? Hey everyone, today we have the featureless friday!  More or less, I've been bitten by a bug and I've down for the count since tuesday.But that's no excuse for not having a show and not giving away free schwag to the greatest listeners in the world!!!So I have a few things to share with you and a little fever ridden rambling too!!Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session.  If you're planning on being at the IWF in Atlant ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 294 The Featureless Friday??? Hey everyone, today we have the featureless friday!  More or less, I've been bitten by a bug and I've down for the count since tuesday. But that's no excuse for not having a show and not giving away free schwag to the greatest listeners in the world!!! So I have a few things to share with you and a little fever ridden rambling too!! Don't forget!! Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session.  If you're planning on being at the IWF in At ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 293 More of the Workbench On Monday I shared with you some great follow-up questions from some listeners of the show. Well there were a couple more that I thought were important to share with all of you and the best way to do these was to explain them in a video.Thanks to Donna and Shawn for submitting them!!WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!!  If you have the time, please take thenew listener survey, and when you do you'll be entered to win an iPod Touch.Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in as soon as po ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 293 More of the Workbench On Monday I shared with you some great follow-up questions from some listeners of the show.  Well there were a couple more that I thought were important to share with all of you and the best way to do these was to explain them in a video. Thanks to Donna and Shawn for submitting them!! WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!!  If you have the time, please take the new listener survey, and when you do you'll be entered to win an iPod Touch. Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in as soo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 292 Workbench Follow Up... Last week's episodes on the replacement of my workbench top have generated a few questions and some great feedback.  As always when these come in, I can't help but share them with everyone...because I'm willing to bet there's plenty of you thinking the same things. Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session and if you get a chance this weekend stop by and see him at the 5th AnnualWelbeck Wood Expo.If you'd like to enter for free schwag or ju ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 292 Workbench Follow Up... Last week's episodes on the replacement of my workbench top have generated a few questions and some great feedback.  As always when these come in, I can't help but share them with everyone...because I'm willing to bet there's plenty of you thinking the same things.  Hendrik is back in September so get your questions in for our open Q&A session and if you get a chance this weekend stop by and see him at the 5th Annual Welbeck Wood Expo. If you'd like to enter for free schwag o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 291 DVD Review - Hand Tool Techniques Pt.3 Hey everyone I had a chance not so long ago to review another of the David Charlesworth titles produced byLie-Nielsen Toolworks.In Part 3 of the Hand Tool Techniques series we're introduced to one of the most important jigs in the hand tool workshop, the shooting board.  A very basic and easy to use shop aide, but one that can do so much to improve your joinery.David explains, in a no nonsense way, how not only to use the shooting board but how to setup your planes, how to tweak the st ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 291 DVD Review - Hand Tool Techniques Pt.3 Hey everyone I had a chance not so long ago to review another of the David Charlesworth titles produced by Lie-Nielsen Toolworks. In Part 3 of the Hand Tool Techniques series we're introduced to one of the most important jigs in the hand tool workshop, the shooting board.  A very basic and easy to use shop aide, but one that can do so much to improve your joinery. David explains, in a no nonsense way, how not only to use the shooting board but how to setup your planes, how to tweak the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 290 The New Workbench Top Warning!!  The video was all shot with the old camera!!The new workbench top is in place and it not only looks great but it works great too.A nice flat surface, easy to attach accessories and jigs and of course when it gets to messed up...off with the old and on with the new.Thanks for all the feedback so far, keep it a coming!WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!!  If you have the time, please take thenew listener survey, and when you do you'll be entered to win an iPod Touch.If you'd like to enter ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 290 The New Workbench Top Warning!!  The video was all shot with the old camera!! The new workbench top is in place and it not only looks great but it works great too. A nice flat surface, easy to attach accessories and jigs and of course when it gets to messed up...off with the old and on with the new. Thanks for all the feedback so far, keep it a coming! WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!!  If you have the time, please take the new listener survey, and when you do you'll be entered to win an iPod Touch. If you'd like ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 289 A New Workbench Top Not so long ago my workbench's top was the perfect surface for almost all of my needs.  It's always been a little short, but the weight was perfect for handplaning.When I discovered how unflat it's become in the last few weeks it was clear it needed to be replaced.  The question on my mind is what should the top be made from?I need something flat, something reliable and more importantly something that could get me back in the shop in no time...WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!!  If you have ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 289 A New Workbench Top Not so long ago my workbench's top was the perfect surface for almost all of my needs.  It's always been a little short, but the weight was perfect for handplaning. When I discovered how unflat it's become in the last few weeks it was clear it needed to be replaced.  The question on my mind is what should the top be made from? I need something flat, something reliable and more importantly something that could get me back in the shop in no time... WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!!  If you ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 288 Whiteside 1/2"Straight Cutting Bit - The Video It's the beginning of a brand new month and I'm fully back from the"vacation".  So let's get everything started the right way by beginning with Router Bit of the Month!!!And this month we have something a little extra special.  Whiteside's 1/2" Straight Cutting Bit is what I consider to be an essential router bit profile, this is one that should be in everyone's collection no matter what kind of woodworking you do.And considering that I happen to already own one of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 288 Whiteside 1/2" Straight Cutting Bit - The Video It's the beginning of a brand new month and I'm fully back from the "vacation".  So let's get everything started the right way by beginning with Router Bit of the Month!!! And this month we have something a little extra special.  Whiteside's 1/2" Straight Cutting Bit is what I consider to be an essential router bit profile, this is one that should be in everyone's collection no matter what kind of woodworking you do. And considering that I happen to already own on ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 288 Whiteside's 1/2"Straight Cutting Bit It's the beginning of a brand new month and I'm fully back from the"vacation".  So let's get everything started the right way by beginning with Router Bit of the Month!!!And this month we have something a little extra special.  Whiteside's 1/2" Straight Cutting Bit is what I consider to be an essential router bit profile, this is one that should be in everyone's collection no matter what kind of woodworking you do.And considering that I happen to already own one of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 288 Whiteside's 1/2" Straight Cutting Bit It's the beginning of a brand new month and I'm fully back from the "vacation".  So let's get everything started the right way by beginning with Router Bit of the Month!!! And this month we have something a little extra special.  Whiteside's 1/2" Straight Cutting Bit is what I consider to be an essential router bit profile, this is one that should be in everyone's collection no matter what kind of woodworking you do. And considering that I happen to already own on ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 287 More July Giveaways It's near the end of July and  it's time to give away some great schwag to some even greater listeners!!This week we have another set of 2-1/2" Whiteside Brass Height Gages for one lucky winner and another great title from Sterling Publishing for a second lucky listener.If you're interested in getting a set of your own gauges from Woodcraft click here,Whiteside Brass Height Gauges.WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!!  If you have the time, please take thenew listener surve ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 287 More July Giveaways It's near the end of July and  it's time to give away some great schwag to some even greater listeners!! This week we have another set of 2-1/2" Whiteside Brass Height Gages for one lucky winner and another great title from Sterling Publishing for a second lucky listener. If you're interested in getting a set of your own gauges from Woodcraft click here, Whiteside Brass Height Gauges. WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!!  If you have the time, please take the new listene ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 286 Guest Host Shannon - Intro to Turning A huge thanks to Shannon fromwww.rogersfinewoodworking.comfor hearing the call and answering!  Shannon is today's guest host here at Matt's Basement Workshop and he's talking about woodturning.This a great opportunity for anyone who's interested in getting started with turning, since currently I don't do it myself.  If you'd like to learn more about Shannon visit his blog the"Rennassiance Woodworker" or email him atshannon@rogersfinewoodworking.com. WIN AN iPOD TOUC ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 286 Guest Host Shannon - Intro to Turning A huge thanks to Shannon from www.rogersfinewoodworking.com for hearing the call and answering!  Shannon is today's guest host here at Matt's Basement Workshop and he's talking about woodturning. This a great opportunity for anyone who's interested in getting started with turning, since currently I don't do it myself.  If you'd like to learn more about Shannon visit his blog the "Rennassiance Woodworker" or email him at shannon@rogersfinewoodworking.com.  WIN AN ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 285 A Mid-July Schwag Giveaway It's the middle of July and while technically...I'm still on vacation, it's time to give away some great schwag to some even greater listeners!!This week we have a set of 2-1/2" Whiteside Brass Height Gages for one lucky winner and a great title from Sterling Publishing for another lucky listener.  That's right, two lucky winners this week!Oh and by the way, checkout the video for today's show...I have a little surprise for everyone.  Warning though!! The sound is left c ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 285 A Mid-July Schwag Giveaway It's the middle of July and while technically...I'm still on vacation, it's time to give away some great schwag to some even greater listeners!! This week we have a set of 2-1/2" Whiteside Brass Height Gages for one lucky winner and a great title from Sterling Publishing for another lucky listener.  That's right, two lucky winners this week! Oh and by the way, checkout the video for today's show...I have a little surprise for everyone.  Warning though!! The sound is left ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 284 Child's Bookcase Episode 5 - The Finale Time for the fifth and final installment of the Child's Bookcase Project.  In today's episode I demonstrate my finishing technique with Shellac and a few other goodies too.  Of course I can't guarantee you'll learn much about the finishing but you should get a good laugh!Coming up in September, Hendrik is back and we're doing an open Q& A session so get your questions in...If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line atma ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 284 Child's Bookcase Episode 5 - The Finale Time for the fifth and final installment of the Child's Bookcase Project.  In today's episode I demonstrate my finishing technique with Shellac and a few other goodies too.  Of course I can't guarantee you'll learn much about the finishing but you should get a good laugh! Coming up in September, Hendrik is back and we're doing an open Q & A session so get your questions in... If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 283 Whiteside Brass Gauges - the Video When it comes to finding a tool(s) that can speed up your set up of router bits or blades I've been very skeptical. But I've been won over by the brass height gauges from Whiteside.  These little pieces of brass allow me to accurately set up bits so quickly I'm still convinced I'm doing something wrong, but the fact is these accurate results are repeatable over and over...If you're interested in learning more about these gauges click hereWhiteside Brass Height Gauges.If you'd like ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 283 Whiteside Brass Gauges - the Video When it comes to finding a tool(s) that can speed up your set up of router bits or blades I've been very skeptical.  But I've been won over by the brass height gauges from Whiteside.  These little pieces of brass allow me to accurately set up bits so quickly I'm still convinced I'm doing something wrong, but the fact is these accurate results are repeatable over and over... If you're interested in learning more about these gauges click here Whiteside Brass Height Gauges.If you'd ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 283 Whiteside's Brass Height Gauges When it comes to finding a tool(s) that can speed up your set up of router bits or blades I've been very skeptical. But I've been won over by the brass height gauges from Whiteside.  These little pieces of brass allow me to accurately set up bits so quickly I'm still convinced I'm doing something wrong, but the fact is these accurate results are repeatable over and over...If you're interested in learning more about these gauges click hereWhiteside Brass Height Gauges.If you'd like ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 283 Whiteside's Brass Height Gauges When it comes to finding a tool(s) that can speed up your set up of router bits or blades I've been very skeptical.  But I've been won over by the brass height gauges from Whiteside.  These little pieces of brass allow me to accurately set up bits so quickly I'm still convinced I'm doing something wrong, but the fact is these accurate results are repeatable over and over... If you're interested in learning more about these gauges click here Whiteside Brass Height Gauges.If you'd ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 282 Lumber Species of the Month - Spalted Lumber It's been a little while but lumber species of the month is back again.  Today though, we're not talking about a specific species of lumber but more of an beneficial defect that can be found in lumber.Spalted lumber refers to any lumber in which a fungus or mold has begun to decay the wood and leaves a really unique pattern and color in the grain that looks like nothing else. Thanks to Highland Woodworking for donating aWoodSlicer Resaw Bandsaw Blade& ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 282 Lumber Species of the Month - Spalted Lumber It's been a little while but lumber species of the month is back again.  Today though, we're not talking about a specific species of lumber but more of an beneficial defect that can be found in lumber. Spalted lumber refers to any lumber in which a fungus or mold has begun to decay the wood and leaves a really unique pattern and color in the grain that looks like nothing else.  Thanks to Highland Woodworking for donating a WoodSlicer Resaw Bandsaw Bl ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 281 Child's Bookcase Episode 4 Time for the next installment of the Child's Bookcase Project.  We're nearing the completion of the project and in today's episode I demonstrate resawing and shiplapping of stock for the back. I can't say enough about how easy the resawing went with myWoodSlicer Resaw Blade from Highland Woodworking.  If you're in the market for a great blade, this one does an amazing job.  It resawed 4/4, 4" wide red oak boards on an 1/3 HP, 50 year old saw like it was slicing ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 281 Child's Bookcase Episode 4 Time for the next installment of the Child's Bookcase Project.  We're nearing the completion of the project and in today's episode I demonstrate resawing and shiplapping of stock for the back.  I can't say enough about how easy the resawing went with my WoodSlicer Resaw Blade from Highland Woodworking.  If you're in the market for a great blade, this one does an amazing job.  It resawed 4/4, 4" wide red oak boards on an 1/3 HP, 50 year old saw like it was slic ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 280 Ideas For Furniture Backs For a lot of us, the back of a project is usually just a matter of cutting a piece of plywood to fit.  But a specific design may call for something more, or perhaps we just want it looking nicer.What are our options?  Do we really have options?  Sure!!If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.comor  head over to my website atwww.mattsbasementworkshop.comor call our Skype Voicemail at ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 280 Ideas For Furniture Backs For a lot of us, the back of a project is usually just a matter of cutting a piece of plywood to fit.  But a specific design may call for something more, or perhaps we just want it looking nicer. What are our options?  Do we really have options?  Sure!! If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or  head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voice ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 279 Wayne's Hand Plane Hunting Kit - Revisited Last year a longtime listener and LumberJock buddy, Wayne C. sent in a great idea for all of us vintage tool hunters.  Wayne's Hand Plane Hunting Kit is a great jig of sorts, to take with you on your next trip to the flea market, antique store, garage sale or wherever you find vintage tools.Considering that the flea market season is full on in my neck of the woods I thought this was a great time to revisit this topic.To get your copy of the"Stanley Little Big Book" head over& ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 279 Wayne's Hand Plane Hunting Kit - Revisited Last year a longtime listener and LumberJock buddy, Wayne C. sent in a great idea for all of us vintage tool hunters.  Wayne's Hand Plane Hunting Kit is a great jig of sorts, to take with you on your next trip to the flea market, antique store, garage sale or wherever you find vintage tools. Considering that the flea market season is full on in my neck of the woods I thought this was a great time to revisit this topic. To get your copy of the "Stanley Little Big Book" head ov ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 278 Child's Bookcase Part 3 Hey folks it's time for part 3 of this multi-part series following me building a child's bookcase for a friend of the family.  As promised, I documented the build.  The good, the bad and the ugly and I'll be posting new episodes on Wednesdays from this point out, enjoy!!REMEMBER!  If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.comor you can always leave a voicemail at 231 3 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 278 Child's Bookcase Part 3 Hey folks it's time for part 3 of this multi-part series following me building a child's bookcase for a friend of the family.  As promised, I documented the build.  The good, the bad and the ugly and I'll be posting new episodes on Wednesdays from this point out, enjoy!! REMEMBER!  If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or you can always leave a voicemail at 2 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 277 Why Do We Woodwork? Part 2 Our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju has returned for another visit here at Matt's Basement Workshop, and this month we're mixing things up a little bit.  Rather than our usual question and answer show, we're talking a little more philosophical and asking the question"Why do we woodwork?"This is the wrap-up to our discussion and once again after you listen to it I'm willing to bet that many of you feel the same way about why it is we woodwork as we did. You're we ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 277 Why Do We Woodwork? Part 2 Our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju has returned for another visit here at Matt's Basement Workshop, and this month we're mixing things up a little bit.  Rather than our usual question and answer show, we're talking a little more philosophical and asking the question "Why do we woodwork?" This is the wrap-up to our discussion and once again after you listen to it I'm willing to bet that many of you feel the same way about why it is we woodwork as we did.  You ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 276 Why Do We Woodwork? Pt.1 Our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju has returned for another visit here at Matt's Basement Workshop, and this month we're mixing things up a little bit.  Rather than our usual question and answer show, we're talking a little more philosophical and asking the question"Why do we woodwork?"Today's episode is part 1, and after you listen to it I'm willing to bet that many of you feel the same way about why it is we woodwork as we did. You're welcome to send in your own c ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 275 Child's Bookcase Project Pt.2 This is part 2 of a multi-part series following me building a bookcase for a friend of the family.  As promised I documented the build, the good, the bad and the ugly and I'll be posting new episodes on Wednesdays from this point out, enjoy!!REMEMBER!  If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.comor you can always leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.Don't forget that Hen ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 274 Replacement Hand Plane Blades A common question and concern for anyone using vintage planes is the topic of replacement blades.  While some vintage planes come with blades that work perfectly fine, often we may find ourselves with one that sorely needs to be replaced.Modern manufacturers like both Veritas and Lie-Nielsen sell replacement blades, but the most common name most are familiar with isHock Blades.  Hock blades are available through a number of resources includingWoodcraft.com.  But if you'r ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 273 Router Bit of the Month It's the first Friday of a new month and that can mean only one thing here at Matt's Basement Workshop...IT'S TIME FOR ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!!!Once again the great folks at Whiteside and Woodcraft sent us another router bit to tryout and giveaway.  So for all of June ,Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's Shaker Style Rail and Stile set.  A great set of bits that makes quick work of helping you build beautiful Shaker Style doors for whatever project you have coming up.Unlike ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 273 Router Bit of the Month - Shaker Style Rail&Stile Set It's the first Friday of a new month and that can mean only one thing here at Matt's Basement Workshop...IT'S TIME FOR ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!!!Once again the great folks at Whiteside and Woodcraft sent us another router bit to tryout and giveaway.  So for all of June ,Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's Shaker Style Rail and Stile set.  A great set of bits that makes quick work of helping you build beautiful Shaker Style doors for whatever project you have coming up.Unlike ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 272 Child's Bookcase Project Part 1 A friend of the family approached me about building a custom bookcase for his daughter.  Who am I to say no to the opportunity to build anything?  So as promised I documented the build, the good, the bad and the ugly.  This is Part 1 of a multi-part series, and I'll be posting new episodes on Wednesdays from this point out, enjoy!!REMEMBER!  If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@g ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 271 Shaping and Bending Class in Chicago This weekend I was back in Chicago at Jeff Miller's Studio taking a class on shaping and bending wood.  It was a lot of fun and really opened my eyes that there's more to design than straight lines and slight arcs!For more information on classes with Jeff Miller checkout his website and class schedule atwww.furnituremaking.com.REMEMBER!  If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.comor&nbs ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 270 DVD Review - David Charlesworth's "Hand Tool Techniques Pt.2 - Hand Planing" It's Feature Friday and today we're reviewing another great title from Lie-Nielsen.  This is part 2 of the David Charlesworth series on hand planes.  If you're wondering how to use a hand plane to get nearly dead flat edges, faces and more this is the DVD to get you started.  To order your copy from Woodcraft Click here. REMEMBER!  If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag you can always drop me a line at 1-231-354-2 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 270 DVD Review - David Charlesworth's"Hand Tool Techniques Pt.2 - Hand Planing" It's Feature Friday and today we're reviewing another great title from Lie-Nielsen.  This is part 2 of the David Charlesworth series on hand planes.  If you're wondering how to use a hand plane to get nearly dead flat edges, faces and more this is the DVD to get you started.  To order your copy from WoodcraftClick here.REMEMBER!  If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag you can always drop me a line at 1 231 354-2338 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 269 More Ideas on Uses for Scraps and Sawdust Last Wednesday I shared with you my uses for extra scraps, sawdust and shavings.  And just as I had asked, you the listeners came through for me!!  Quite a few of you sent in your ideas, so as promised I have this follow up show to share them with everyone.REMEMBER!  If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or you want to enter for some free schwag you can always drop me a line at 231 354-2338If you have the time, please take thenew listener survey.Hendrik is wra ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 268 - Jig of the Month - Custom Sanding Blocks The return of Jig of the Month!!  It's been a long while since our last jig episode and hopefully this won't disappoint.  Sanding blocks are a common staple of the woodshop, and even if you're all about the hand planes or even the orbital sander, sanding blocks are crucial for giving you nice flat surfaces everytime. Not to mention custom made sanding blocks are a great way to use some of those scraps we have laying around!REMEMBER!  If you have any comments, questions, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 267 - What I Do With Scraps and Shavings WARNING!!  I FORGOT TO TURN UP THE VOLUME WHEN I WAS RECORDING SO TODAY'S EPISODE NEEDS TO BE TURNED UP WHEN YOU LISTEN.  SORRY?!?!We all make scraps and shavings when we're building.  What we do with them is as varied as the projects we build.  I use to have stacks and stacks of these offcuts, since I couldn't bring myself to throw them away, but after just a few projects these add up and start taking up valuable space.I've found a few things to do with mine, but I'm cu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 266 - Talking to Hendrik About Starting A Woodworking Business Pt. 2 This is Part 2 of our talk with Hendrik about starting a woodworking business.  We all know that at some point the thought of starting our own has crossed our minds.  I for one have wasted many an hour, daydreaming of walking away from my day job and spending the rest of my life happily making beautiful projects for even happier clients.  But, to be honest I wouldn't know where to get started, or even how.  Luckily for us though our very own guest expert H ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 265- Talking to Hendrik About Starting a Woodworking Business Pt. 1 We all know that at some point the thought of starting our own woodworking business has crossed our minds.  I for one have wasted many an hour, daydreaming of walking away from my day job and spending the rest of my life happily making beautiful projects for even happier clients.  But, to be honest I wouldn't know where to get started, or even how.  Luckily for us though our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju does and he's back to talk to us about it.&nbs ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Safety Week Schwag Winners The first ever Safety Week has come to a close and here at Matt's Basement Workshop we have some great schwag to giveaway to four of you look listeners of the show.I was joined by a special guest down in the office who helped to draw the names, so if you didn't win...blame him!!To learn more about these great products, or to order your own from Woodcraft click on these links.Milescraft Blade Remover& Pushstick Set,ZEM Hearing Protection,Safe Air Power Mask.Congrats again to our winners ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 264 - Safety Week - Eye Protection Safety Week is coming to a close and here's the last installment from Matt's Basement Workshop.  Eye protection is vital in the woodshop, with sawdust, chips, splinters, and even finishing chemicals flying around keeping our eyes safe is crucial.We have plenty of options for all the various jobs we do in the woodshop, so it's just a matter of choosing the right one for ourselves.Whichever one you choose, just wear them!!A couple of good links to visit includeOSHA's Woodworking eTool,Pr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 263 - Safety Week - Hearing Protection (aka-what'd you say???) Safety week is well under way and here is my second episode.  As I mentioned on Monday, I firmly feel that there are three areas we need to be aware of everytime we walk into the shop. We talked about lung safety on Monday and how there's more to sawdust danger than explosions and slipping and falling.  Today it's time to talk about hearing protection.  This is another one that's easy to take for granted, afterall sometimes we just need to make a quick cut...but those qu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 262 - Safety Week Sawdust and Your Lungs It's the beginning of safety week and here at Matt's Basement Workshop I'm planning on sharing with you my take on three very important safety issues, starting today with sawdust safety.When most of us think of sawdust safety we think of fires and explosions due to sparks and accumulated piles. But I think of health issues first and foremost. If not properly contained, sawdust poses a major health issue not just on the woodworker, but their families too.A couple of good links to visit inclu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | MBW 261 Whiteside Shaker Style Router Bit - Video It's the beginning of a new month here at Matt's Basement Workshop, so that means today's Feature Friday is Router Bit of the Month!!  Once again Woodcraft and Whiteside sent us another great router bit to try out and for one of you lucky listeners....well you're getting one too!!The Whiteside Shaker Style Raised Panel bit is a great addition to anyone's router bit collection who enjoys building Shaker style furniture.  Unlike more ornate raised panel bits, the shaker style stays ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 261 - Router Bit of the Month - Whiteside's Shaker Style Raised Panel It's the beginning of a new month here at Matt's Basement Workshop, so that means today's Feature Friday is Router Bit of the Month!!  Once again Woodcraft and Whiteside sent us another great router bit to try out and for one of you lucky listeners....well you're getting one too!!The Whiteside Shaker Style Raised Panel bit is a great addition to anyone's router bit collection who enjoys building Shaker style furniture.  Unlike more ornate raised panel bits, the shaker style stays ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 260 - Follow Up to Tape as a Jig This is the second episode with both video and audio and so far the response has been good.  Let me know what you think about it too.Awhile back I received an email from a listener who's a little skeptical about the use of tape as a clamp.  While he's right that a traditional clamp can exert a lot more pressure than tape can.  Tape is still a very useful helping hand when it comes to clamping tricky joints and odd shapes.Drop me a line with your questions, comments and sugges ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 259 - Left vs Right Tilt Tablesaws A while back a listener wrote asking about the difference between a left-tilt vs right-tilt tablesaw.  This is a common question that beginning woodworkers have, and with good reason. Usually these days the right-tilt saws are much more inexpensive, but even with the lower price most woodworkers prefer the left-tilts.  Why you ask?  I'll give you my opinion in the show.You may have noticed I'm trying something new today.  I've decided to start recording video of mys ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 258 - Book Review of"Choosing and Using Hand Tools"by Andy Rae When it comes to essential reads in the world of woodworking, I consider"Choosing and Using Hand Tools" by Andy Rae as one of the most important. Andy does a great job of presenting an amazing amount of information about a large number of tools both traditional and non-traditional to the woodshop.This book isn't just filled with a few pictures and a couple of little descriptions of each tool, but instead Andy does a great job of making sure the reader has a good understa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 257 - Chris Schwarz on MBW Chris Schwarz, editor of Popular Woodworking and Woodworking Magazines, author of "Workbenches:  From Design& Theory to Construction& Use", and of course star of three Lie-Nielsen DVDs agreed to come on the show for an interview with yours truly.While I meant to ask Chris everything under the sun regarding hand tools and his various articles that I've accumulated over the past few years (I swear I'm not a stalker, just a devoted Schwarzee).  I narrowed it do ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 256 - Chicago Tool Demo This past Saturday I had the chance to head to Chicago and check out a Lie-Nielsen Tool Demo and seminars atJ. Miller Handcrafted Furniture. If you've ever been interested in taking some tools for a test run or just hanging out with very like minded individuals, these type of get togethers are for you.  Thomas Lie-Nielsen himself was there and for those lucky enough to take one of his tools home that day you were able to get him to sign it with his etcher.  That's him and me ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 255 - April Visit with Hendrik Pt. 2 It's April and Hendrik is back to answer more of your questions.  This month we're talking about dealing with troubled stock.  Since nothing is worse than dealing with cupped, bowed, twisted or crooked boards we answer your questions about how to tame these problems or maybe even avoid them.Today is part 2 of our discussion, so hopefully if we haven't answered your question yet we will today.Remember for comments, questions and schwag entries drop me a line atmattsbaseme ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | MBW255 - April Visit with Hendrik Pt. 2 It's April and Hendrik is back to answer more of your questions.  This month we're talking about dealing with troubled stock.  Since nothing is worse than dealing with cupped, bowed, twisted or crooked boards we answer your questions about how to tame these problems or maybe even avoid them. Today is part 2 of our discussion, so hopefully if we haven't answered your question yet we will today. Remember for comments, questions and schwag entries drop me a line at mattsbas ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 254 - Hendrik's April Visit - Dealing with troubled stock Pt. 1 It's April and Hendrik is back to answer more of your questions.  This month we're talking about dealing with troubled stock.  Since nothing is worse than dealing with cupped, bowed, twisted or crooked boards we answer your questions about how to tame these problems or maybe even avoid them.Today is part 1 of our discussion, and since it's Friday that means it's Feature Friday so one of you lucky listeners is winning some free schwag!  Are you the lucky listener??For any ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Hendrik's April Visit - Dealing with troubled stock Pt. 1 It's April and Hendrik is back to answer more of your questions.  This month we're talking about dealing with troubled stock.  Since nothing is worse than dealing with cupped, bowed, twisted or crooked boards we answer your questions about how to tame these problems or maybe even avoid them. Today is part 1 of our discussion, and since it's Friday that means it's Feature Friday so one of you lucky listeners is winning some free schwag!  Are you the lucky listener?? For a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Few More Thoughts on Shop Vacs So since we're already in the neighborhood talking about Shop Vacs I had a few more thoughts I decided I would share with you.This time my thoughts on Shop Vacs are a lot more positive than in the last episode and I have a few ideas about what to look for in a good Shop Vac.  Some are pretty obvious and others might seem frivalous but I think they're important to me.While I don't think Shop Vacs are good for a central dust collection system I do think they have an important role in the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Few More Thoughts on Shop Vacs So since we're already in the neighborhood talking about Shop Vacs I had a few more thoughts I decided I would share with you. This time my thoughts on Shop Vacs are a lot more positive than in the last episode and I have a few ideas about what to look for in a good Shop Vac.  Some are pretty obvious and others might seem frivalous but I think they're important to me. While I don't think Shop Vacs are good for a central dust collection system I do think they have an important role in t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Shop Vacs for Dust Collection Systems? When I first started to put together my workshop in the beginning of my woodworking career (if you can call it that).  I wasn't convinced that I had a need for a dedicated dust collection system, that instead my shop vac was more than enough.Time went on, and I realized that I was mistaken, and once I had my first and current dust collector I quickly understood the limitations of the shop vac as the heart of a dust collection system.For anyone interested, coming up on April 11& 12, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Shop Vacs for Dust Collection Systems? When I first started to put together my workshop in the beginning of my woodworking career (if you can call it that).  I wasn't convinced that I had a need for a dedicated dust collection system, that instead my shop vac was more than enough. Time went on, and I realized that I was mistaken, and once I had my first and current dust collector I quickly understood the limitations of the shop vac as the heart of a dust collection system. For anyone interested, coming up on April 11 & ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - April, 2008 - Whiteside's Cove&Bead Bit the Video It's the beginning of a new month and that means it's time for Router Bit of the Month!!  For the entire monthof April, 2008Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/4" radius Cove and Bead Edge Profiling bit. This little decorative edge profiling bit is like getting two bits in one.  The combination of a 1/4" radius cove profile and a 1/4" radius bead give plain old square and chunky edges a beautiful decorative look that's very pleasing to the eye.The great t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - April, 2008 - Whiteside's Cove & Bead Bit the Video It's the beginning of a new month and that means it's time for Router Bit of the Month!!  For the entire month of April, 2008 Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/4" radius Cove and Bead Edge Profiling bit.  This little decorative edge profiling bit is like getting two bits in one.  The combination of a 1/4" radius cove profile and a 1/4" radius bead give plain old square and chunky edges a beautiful decorative look that's very pleasing to the eye. The gr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - April 2008 - Whiteside's Cove&Bead Bit It's the beginning of a new month and that means it's time for Router Bit of the Month!!  For the entire month of April, 2008Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/4" radius Cove and Bead Edge Profiling bit. This little decorative edge profiling bit is like getting two bits in one.  The combination of a 1/4" radius cove profile and a 1/4" radius bead give plain old square and chunky edges a beautiful decorative look that's very pleasing to the eye.The great ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - April 2008 - Whiteside's Cove & Bead Bit It's the beginning of a new month and that means it's time for Router Bit of the Month!!  For the entire month of April, 2008 Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/4" radius Cove and Bead Edge Profiling bit.  This little decorative edge profiling bit is like getting two bits in one.  The combination of a 1/4" radius cove profile and a 1/4" radius bead give plain old square and chunky edges a beautiful decorative look that's very pleasing to the eye. The gr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Favorite Router Table Features For today we're continuing my response to a listener's email that came in awhile ago.  Scott's in the market for a new router table and maybe a router and was wondering what features might be important if I were looking to get a new one. Regardless of the manufacturer there are key items and accessories that I consider to be crucial in models I'm looking at.  So for today I'll share with you my thoughts on the router tables. For anyone interested, coming up on April 11 & ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Favorite Router Table Features For today we're continuing my response to a listener's email that came in awhile ago.  Scott's in the market for a new router table and maybe a router and was wondering what features might be important if I were looking to get a new one.Regardless of the manufacturer there are key items and accessories that I consider to be crucial in models I'm looking at.  So for today I'll share with you my thoughts on the router tables.For anyone interested, coming up on April 11& 12, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Favorite Router Features I'm back...last week I ended up flat on my back thanks to the flu!!  I'm still a little weak, but feeling a ton better!! Today's episode is my response to a listener's email that came in awhile ago.  Scott's in the market for a new router table and maybe a router and was wondering what I might look for if I were looking to get a new one. Regardless of the manufacturer there are key items and accessories that I consider to be crucial in models I'm looking at.  So for today I'l ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Favorite Router Features I'm back...last week I ended up flat on my back thanks to the flu!!  I'm still a little weak, but feeling a ton better!!Today's episode is my response to a listener's email that came in awhile ago.  Scott's in the market for a new router table and maybe a router and was wondering what I might look for if I were looking to get a new one.Regardless of the manufacturer there are key items and accessories that I consider to be crucial in models I'm looking at.  So for today I'll ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | DVD Review of David Charlesworth's Hand Tool Techniques Pt. 1 For anyone interested in learning the right way to prep and sharpen their hand plane blades this DVD from Lie-Nielsen is a great tutorial.  David Charlesworth is already known for being a great woodworking instructor and"Hand Tool Techniques Part 1" just reinforces it even more so.Covering topics from truing and prepping waterstones for sharpening to accurately setting up a honing guide repeatedly.  Other topics inside include flattening waterstones, understanding which ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | My First Woodworking Class - The Art of Handsawing On March 16th I attended my first woodworking class.  I know it's hard to believe that it's taken me so long to get my feet wet, but I've taken the plunge and I couldn't be happier.Chris Schwarz's"The Forgotten Art of Handsawing" was just the kind of class I've been waiting to take for quite awhile.  As a huge admirer of Chris and a self proclaimed hand tool lover this was a golden opportunity to mix the two.Not to mention that this was also a great opportunity to meet a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Freehand Chamfers&Roundovers - The Video As promised here is the video for our discussion on freehanding chamfers and roundovers using our block planes.  The technique is quick, easy and with a little practice you'll be doing it in no time!Comments, questions, suggestions and schwag entries?  Send them tomattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com.  Also in case you missed it, I posted the wrong file for Part 2 of Wood Science 101 with Hendrik.  I reposted this file so if you haven't heard it yet, you can find it at the we ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Wood Science 101 Pt 2 - the repost!! Hi Everyone...I was just informed by a very astute listener of the show that I posted the wrong file!!  Here is the correct one!Sorry for the inconvience and thanks for listening! Today we're talking Wood Science 101 with Hendrik Varju.  All of us have been, or should be at sometime concerned with what wood movement can do to our finished projects.  So understanding how and why wood moves is crucial to designing and building pieces that will last through the years.  ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Wood Science 101 with Hendrik, Pt. 1 Today we're talking Wood Science 101 with Hendrik Varju.  All of us have been, or should be at sometime concerned with what wood movement can do to our finished projects.  So understanding how and why wood moves is crucial to designing and building pieces that will last through the years.  So check out today's show, which is the first half of a two part discussion on one of the most crucial topics in woodworking.I'd really like to thank Hendrik for agreeing to come back and t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Freehand Roundovers with the Block Plane Not only is freehand chamfering easy as we described on Monday, but freehanding a roundover is quick and easy too.The technique is quick and simple to learn, and with a little practice your roundovers can look as good or even better than those you can make with your router.Comments, questions, feedback and schwag entries can be sent tomattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Freehanding Chamfers with a Block Plane There's more you can do with a block plane than just cleaning up end-grains.  I love to use mine for freehanding chamfers on projects.The technique is quick and simple, and with a little practice your chamfers can look as good or even better than those you can make with your router.Comments, questions, feedback and schwag entries can be sent tomattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Whiteside's 3 Flute Flush Trimmer Bit - the Video It's the first Friday of the month and that means it's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!!This month we've had a chance to try out Whiteside's 3 Flute Flush Trimmer Bit.  A really great bit for when you're working with veneers, laminates or any thin material that can easily splinter and tear when you're trimming it flush.Just like with all the other Whiteside Router Bits we've tried before, this one is no different when it comes to construction and reliability, they're well worth the m ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - Whiteside's 3 Flute Flush Trimmer It's the first Friday of the month and that means it's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!! This month we've had a chance to try out Whiteside's 3 Flute Flush Trimmer Bit.  A really great bit for when you're working with veneers, laminates or any thin material that can easily splinter and tear when you're trimming it flush. Just like with all the other Whiteside Router Bits we've tried before, this one is no different when it comes to construction and reliability, they're well worth the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - Whiteside's 3 Flute Flush Trimmer It's the first Friday of the month and that means it's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!!This month we've had a chance to try out Whiteside's 3 Flute Flush Trimmer Bit.  A really great bit for when you're working with veneers, laminates or any thin material that can easily splinter and tear when you're trimming it flush.Just like with all the other Whiteside Router Bits we've tried before, this one is no different when it comes to construction and reliability, they're well worth the m ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday - Species of the Month - Mahogany This month's wood species is Mahogany.  A beautiful wood that has been favored by woodworkers for making"high end" furniture, cabinets, and so much more.  The dark reddish-brown color of the heartwood is easily identifiable.  Mahogany works and shapes easily with both power and hand tools - as long as they're sharp.  It's readiness to accept preservatives applied to it makes it a great choice for boats and outdoor furniture.Thanks to the great folks at Highland ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | My Favorite Block Plane I thought I would share a few thoughts with you on my favorite block plane.  Currently my go to block plane for everything from cleaning up end grain to smoothing out those hard to reach areas is my Veritas Low-Angle block plane.I've had a few others before, and still reach for my Stanley 60-1/2 from time to time - mainly when I don't want to risk the Veritas.  But hands down the design and construction of the Veritas is well worth the money.Check out the video to find out wh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Block Planes Come in Two Flavors This past weekend I spent a little one on one time with one of my many favorite hand tools...my Veritas Low Angle block plane.  Block planes aren't just for cutting end grains and there seems to be a lot of confusion over standard angle and low angle planes. Regardless of which style you choose, they're both bevel up and thus are extremely versatile given the fact that bevel ups are so much easier to alter the effective cutting angle. Don't forget coming up in March, Hendrik is back an ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Block Planes Come in Two Flavors This past weekend I spent a little one on one time with one of my many favorite hand tools...my Veritas Low Angle block plane.  Block planes aren't just for cutting end grains and there seems to be a lot of confusion over standard angle and low angle planes.Regardless of which style you choose, they're both bevel up and thus are extremely versatile given the fact that bevel ups are so much easier to alter the effective cutting angle.Don't forget coming up in March, Hendrik is back and& ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Video - Jig of the Month - Tape It's been awhile since the last Jig of the Month feature so I figured it was time to do one.  And I've got one that I think most people probably wouldn't think of as a jig at all...masking tape! I often use blue painter's tape as a clamping jig in quite a few situations.  When I need a couple of extra hands masking tape is my best helper in the shop and it also doesn't mar the work either. Click To Play Hendrik is coming back in March to answer questions about wood movement and a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Video - Jig of the Month - Tape It's been awhile since the last Jig of the Month feature so I figured it was time to do one.  And I've got one that I think most people probably wouldn't think of as a jig at all...masking tape!I often use blue painter's tape as a clamping jig in quite a few situations.  When I need a couple of extra hands masking tape is my best helper in the shop and it also doesn't mar the work either.Click To PlayHendrik is coming back in March to answer questions about wood movement and accli ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday - Jig of the Month - Kind of? It's been awhile since the last Jig of the Month feature so I figured it was time to do one.  And I've got one that I think most people probably wouldn't think of as a jig at all...masking tape! I often use blue painter's tape as a clamping jig in quite a few situations.  When I need a couple of extra hands masking tape is my best helper in the shop and it also doesn't mar the work either. Hendrik is coming back in March to answer questions about wood movement and acclimation so b ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday - Jig of the Month - Kind of? It's been awhile since the last Jig of the Month feature so I figured it was time to do one.  And I've got one that I think most people probably wouldn't think of as a jig at all...masking tape!I often use blue painter's tape as a clamping jig in quite a few situations.  When I need a couple of extra hands masking tape is my best helper in the shop and it also doesn't mar the work either.Hendrik is coming back in March to answer questions about wood movement and acclimation so be ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Backbevels - Altering Pitches on Traditional Style Planes We've been covering the process of altering bevels in an effort to change the pitch of our bevel up planes to minimize tearout when planing wood.  But is it possible to do the same with traditional bevel down planes?  Afterall, no matter what bevel you put on your traditional planes, the back of the blade is always dead flat (or should be) and is parallel with the bed of the frog so how can you alter the pitch? There are two ways, the first is to replace the traditional 45 degre ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Backbevels - Altering Pitches on Traditional Style Planes We've been covering the process of altering bevels in an effort to change the pitch of our bevel up planes to minimize tearout when planing wood. But is it possible to do the same with traditional bevel down planes? Afterall, no matter what bevel you put on your traditional planes, the back of the blade is always dead flat (or should be) and is parallel with the bed of the frog so how can you alter the pitch?There are two ways, the first is to replace the traditional 45 degree&nbs ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Part 2 of Tuning Hand Planes with Hendrik Varju This is part 2 of the recent question and answer talk with Hendrik Varju.  Many of you submitted great questions regarding tuning hand planes, both new and used, and Hendrik had the answers.If you're interested in learning more about Hendrik, including ordering his first DVD title"Jointer and Planer Secrets" head over to his website atwww.passionforwood.com.  Also you can see Hendrik at the upcoming wood show in Toronto, to learn more about it head towww.canadianhomework ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday 2-15-08 Tuning Hand Planes with Hendrik For today's episode we have part 1 of our recent visit with Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast's Guest Expert Hendrik Varju.  This time we have Hendrik back to answer questions, submitted by you the listeners, regarding tuning up hand planes.  Whether it's a new model from Veritas or Lie-Nielsen or an antique you picked up at a flea market, getting these hand planes working the right way is a major concern for all of us.Many of you wrote in with some great questions, but I just coul ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bevel Options Altering the primary bevels on a bevel up plane will dramatically alter the effective cutting angle.  This can help to dramatically decrease tearout in even the most troublesome woods.The combination of the blade's bevel angle and the plane's bed angle equals the effective cutting angle or pitch (I think I messed this terms up in the episode).For most Bevel Up planes the pitch equals 37 degrees - this is thebed angle of 12 degrees along with the typical 25 degree bevel of the blade.&nb ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Few More Thoughts on Bevel Up Planes Bevel Up planes are a great choice for the first time hand plane user because of their lower bed angle.  The cutting angle of the blade helps to make them less prone to tearout which is the scurge of hand plane users!!Of course it's important to understand, that while Bevel Ups do help to control tearout, they're still not the complete answer to overcoming it.  Bevel Ups are simply one of the many tools we can use to reduce the amount of tear out we'll run into.  But is there ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday - Book Review of"Encyclopedia of Woodworking" It's been a while since our last book review, but it's finally back!  This month we're taking a look at Alan and Gill Bridgewaters' "Encyclopedia of Woodworking".  An all around great book for beginners "Encyclopedia of Woodworking" is a good choice for those who might be a little overwhelmed with more technical woodworking reference books geared towards woodworkers with formal training or at least a few years worth of sawdust under their feet. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday - Book Review of"Encyclopedia of Woodworking" It's been a while since our last book review, but it's finally back!  This month we're taking a look at Alan and Gill Bridgewaters'"Encyclopedia of Woodworking". An all around great book for beginners"Encyclopedia of Woodworking" is a good choice for those who might be a little overwhelmed with more technical woodworking reference books geared towards woodworkers with formal training or at least a few years worth of sawdust under their feet.While ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bevel Up Planes Bevel up planes are becoming more and more appealing to woodworkers these days.  But what is a bevel up plane?  Bevel ups, or as they're also known - low-angle planes, are bench planes just like their more traditional angled cousins.The only exceptions are the physical characteristics of the low angle bed, and the lack of a chip breaker.Feature Friday is just around the corner so if you haven't gotten your name in yet drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Follow Up to Flattening Stones and Buying New After a long weekend that went every which way but the right way, I thought I would share some more listener's emails. Rudy shares his thoughts on his experience with flattening waterstones, while Ken and Darren share their feelings about buying all new or upgrading existing machines. Thanks to everyone who's written in with their feedback and topic suggestions.  If you have feedback, topic suggestion or just want to enter your name for the schwag drawings drop me a line at mattsbaseme ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Follow Up to Flattening Stones and Buying New After a long weekend that went every which way but the right way, I thought I would share some more listener's emails.Rudy shares his thoughts on his experience with flattening waterstones, while Ken and Darren share their feelings about buying all new or upgrading existing machines.Thanks to everyone who's written in with their feedback and topic suggestions.  If you have feedback, topic suggestion or just want to enter your name for the schwag drawings drop me a line atmattsbasementw ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - Solid Brass Inlay Kit - the video Click To PlayIt's the beginning of a new month and they can only mean one thing on Feature Friday - it's time for Router Bit of the Month!!Remember, every month Woodcraft picks one of the many great profiles that Whiteside manufactures and that put it on sale for a great discounted price to make it easier for us to pick up either at your local Woodcraft store or online.This month we received Whiteside's Solid Brass Inlay Kit to try out in the basement workshop.  This kit includes ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - Solid Brass Inlay Kit It's the beginning of a new month and they can only mean one thing on Feature Friday - it's time for Router Bit of the Month!!Remember, every month Woodcraft picks one of the many great profiles that Whiteside manufactures and that put it on sale for a great discounted price to make it easier for us to pick up either at your local Woodcraft store or online.This month we received Whiteside's Solid Brass Inlay Kit to try out in the basement workshop.  This kit includes everything yo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | To Upgrade or Just Buy New? I've been thinking of upgrading one or two stationary power tools in my shop, but I could also easily just upgrade the components of each that are lacking.At what point is the price to upgrade not worth it?  I've upgraded a few components on both the tablesaw and the bandsaw with the results being very satisfying.  But there are more I'm interested in doing, so where do I stop??Get your questions in for the next talk with Hendrik.  Hendrik is coming back to discuss prope ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Traditional Joinery Part 2 with Hendrik Varju On with the show!!  This is the second half of the traditional joinery discussion with Hendrik Varju, owner and operator of Passion For Wood. In today's episode we cover more questions submitted by you the listeners regarding dovetails, dados, rabbets, etc.Remember, next month Hendrik returns and we answer questions regarding properly tuning all of your hand planes, both new and used.  Afterall even new planes need a little TLC before they're used.  So if you have q ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | MBW 2nd Anniversary and Traditional Joinery w/Hendrik Pt 1 It's time for the 2nd Anniversary show at Matt's Basement Workshop and we have a jam packed episode!Originally for today I was planning on posting the entire episode of my recent question and answer session with Hendrik Varju of"Passion For Wood".  We sat down and answered questions submitted by all of you regarding traditonal joinery.  There was a lot of information and some great answers, so much info in fact that it lasted well over an hour.  So with that ti ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Truing a Waterstone A listener of the show asked a couple of questions regarding waterstones.  He recently purchased a couple of combo waterstones and a truing stone. To find out more about Norton Waterstones and flattening stones click on the image below.The first question is whether you need water involved in the truing of the stones and the second question is how long do the stones need to be in water before being used.On an unrelated note, I forgot to draw a winner for today's episode.  ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Nail Question Over the weekend a couple of questions came in that were raised by Feature Friday's DVD review of the Lie-Nielsen title"Forgotten Hand Tools".The use of nails in furniture construction is still a hot button issue with many woodworkers, and for good reasons.  Does nailing components together cause problems down the road when it comes to seasonal wood movement?  And is the toenailing of brad nails the same as using cut nails?Great questions and hopefully I give some decent ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | "Forgotten Hand Tools" DVD Review For today's Feature Friday we're reviewing the Lie-Nielsen DVD "Forgotten Hand Tools" featuring Christopher Schwarz.  But don't let the name fool you, it's not a lengthy discussion of a long list of tools that woodworkers have discarded over time. But instead it's a look at, and explanation of, three techniques using hand tools that most modern woodworkers have turned away from or forgotten altogether.  Starting with the nail and hammer, leading into drawb ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | "Forgotten Hand Tools"DVD Review For today's Feature Friday we're reviewing the Lie-Nielsen DVD"Forgotten Hand Tools" featuring Christopher Schwarz.  But don't let the name fool you, it's not a lengthy discussion of a long list of tools that woodworkers have discarded over time.But instead it's a look at, and explanation of, three techniques using hand tools that most modern woodworkers have turned away from or forgotten altogether.  Starting with the nail and hammer, leading into drawbor ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Repost of Router Bit of the Month - Vee Groove Bit This is a reposting of the Router Bit of the Month video for January, 2008.  Click To PlayIt's the first Router Bit of the Month for 2008 and we're off to a great start.  This month we're trying out Whiteside's 90 degree Vee Groove bit.Just like with all of Whiteside's router bits, this is a carbide tipped bit that's made to last.  And thanks to Woodcraft we can take advantage of the discounted price for the entire month of January to pick one up for our shops.The 90 deg ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | More Listener Email - January 2008 Chris was asking about the importance of using the higher grit waterstones, i.e. 4000 or 8000 grit, along with a couple of other questions.While putting a fine polish on a blade will help make it sharp, in some situations being that sharp isn't as important??You may havenoticed the past couple of days that I've had some problems with my feeds, both the last audio episode and the video loaded over the weekend.  My hosting service had some problems, but they appear resolved, except for t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Which Smoothing Plane to Choose... Over the holidays a number of you sent me some great questions and topic suggestions.  Thank you very much!!One such question that came in was from Brian who was curious about which smoothing plane to go with, the No.4 or the No.4 1/2.Both are great smoothers, but for a first smoother I think the...you'll have to down load and listen!!Keep those questions and comments coming in, and don't forget to get your name in for the schwag drawings.  Send them tomattsbasementworkshop@gmail. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - The Vee Groove Bit - Video   Click To Play It's the first Router Bit of the Month for 2008 and we're off to a great start.  This month we're trying out Whiteside's 90 degree Vee Groove bit. Just like with all of Whiteside's router bits, this is a carbide tipped bit that's made to last.  And thanks to Woodcraft we can take advantage of the discounted price for the entire month of January to pick one up for our shops. The 90 degree Vee Groove bit works great for sign making, but it can also be used for ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - The Vee Groove Bit It's the first Router Bit of the Month for 2008 and we're off to a great start.  This month we're trying out Whiteside's 90 degree Vee Groove bit. Just like with all of Whiteside's router bits, this is a carbide tipped bit that's made to last.  And thanks to Woodcraft we can take advantage of the discounted price for the entire month of January to pick one up for our shops. The 90 degree Vee Groove bit works great for sign making, but it can also be used for decorativing grooving/ ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - The Vee Groove Bit It's the first Router Bit of the Month for 2008 and we're off to a great start.  This month we're trying out Whiteside's 90 degree Vee Groove bit.Just like with all of Whiteside's router bits, this is a carbide tipped bit that's made to last.  And thanks to Woodcraft we can take advantage of the discounted price for the entire month of January to pick one up for our shops.The 90 degree Vee Groove bit works great for sign making, but it can also be used for decorativing grooving/ve ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Shop Resolutions for 2008 We all make New Year's Resolutions but are they ever truly realistic?  I know I've made a few that were way more wishful thinking than I was ever going to follow through on.But I'm thinking that since I have all of you, if I share these resolutions I'm going to feel a little more like I have to do them.  So here goes nothing!!!My main resolutions for the woodshop include 1) reorganizing the shop for better workflow, 2) come up with smart storage solutions, 3) design and build a ne ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The First Episode of 2008 So this is the first episode of the new year and it's very exciting!!  We're only a couple of weeks away from the 2nd anniversary of Matt's Basement Workshop. It's hard to believe that about 2 years ago the first episode went up and perhaps about 3 or 4 people downloaded it, now there are alot more than that and more of you keep stopping by!  I can't begin to explain how much I appreciate hearing from all of you and and I look forward to hearing from even more in the coming m ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday 12-21 This is the last episode of 2007 and it's been a great year for Matt's Basement Workshop.  Thank you to all of you listeners, both old and new...without you, I'm just a guy talking to himself in a basement workshop. For this episode we once again had a chance to talk with Hendrik Varju, owner and operator of Passion for Wood.  Hendrik is returning to the show after our first interview with him regarding his new DVD "Jointer and Planer Secrets" and we have a cha ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday 12-21 This is the last episode of 2007 and it's been a great year for Matt's Basement Workshop.  Thank you to all of you listeners, both old and new...without you, I'm just a guy talking to himself in a basement workshop.For this episode we once again had a chance to talk with Hendrik Varju, owner and operator ofPassion for Wood.  Hendrik is returning to the show after our first interview with him regarding his new DVD"Jointer and Planer Secrets" and we have a chance ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Hand Tool Resources So I didn't have time to put together another show on the speciality planes...with all this Holiday and Christmas stuff going on.  So for today's show I thought it was time to share some of my favorite resources on the internet with you for anything and everything hand tools. Of course there's a long time favorite that we've been visiting and discussing for awhile now... www.supertool.com "Patrick's Blood and Gore" Another resource for everything hand tools is www.oldtoolssho ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Hand Tool Resources So I didn't have time to put together another show on the speciality planes...with all this Holiday and Christmas stuff going on.  So for today's show I thought it was time to share some of my favorite resources on the internet with you for anything and everything hand tools.Of course there's a long time favorite that we've been visiting and discussing for awhile now...www.supertool.com"Patrick's Blood and Gore"Another resource for everything hand tools iswww.oldtoolsshop.com ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Chisel Plane The chisel plane is the ideal choice for getting into tight, hard to reach places that ordinary planes could never get to. Consisting of a body with no mouth or toe, the blade of the chisel plane protrudes out the front edge.  This is what allows it to get into those tight areas, but it's also the reason that the blade must be set for very light cuts.  If the proper hand pressure isn't maintained, it's possible for the blade to dig deep into the cutting surface vs. making its pari ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Chisel Plane The chisel plane is the ideal choice for getting into tight, hard to reach places that ordinary planes could never get to.Consisting of a body with no mouth or toe, the blade of the chisel plane protrudes out the front edge.  This is what allows it to get into those tight areas,but it's also the reason that the blade must be set for very light cuts.  If the proper hand pressure isn't maintained, it's possible for the blade to dig deep into the cutting surface vs. making its paring ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday 12-14 Review of Planecraft by Woodcraft I've talked enough about it in previous episodes so let's review it.  Planecraft is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about using, choosing and understanding hand planes. Currently available exclusively through Woodcraft.  Pick up your copy by clicking here Planecraft  Congrats to this week's winners J. Parsons and Jerry Loethen! Have a question about traditional joinery techniques?  Hendrik Varju returns in January to answer your questions, so g ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday 12-14 Review of Planecraft by Woodcraft I've talked enough about it in previous episodes so let's review it.  Planecraft is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about using, choosing and understanding hand planes.Currently available exclusively through Woodcraft.  Pick up your copy by clicking herePlanecraft Congrats to this week's winners J. Parsons and Jerry Loethen!Have a question about traditional joinery techniques?  Hendrik Varju returns in January to answer your questions, so get t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Bullnose Plane The bullnose plane is used for making rabbet joinery, more specifically stopped rabbets.  With its short toe it's easier to fit the bullnose into tighter corners, and makes it that much more user friendly when cleaning up and adjusting rabbets.My resources for all things hand planes...Patrick's Blood and Gore atwww.supertool.com,Planecraft ,"The Hand Plane Book" by Garrett Hack.Have a question about traditional joinery techniques?  Hendrik Varju returns in January t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Plane Pt. 2 The original metal bodied router plane most people think of is the Stanley #71 followed by the Stanley #71-1/2.  Of course given that the Stanley numbering system often doesn't make sense to anyone, except for the original Stanley designers and engineers themselves, it would make sense that we might not know essentially they're both the same plane just with a slight difference.The easiest way to explain the difference between the two is just to look at the modern versions available at ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - The Edge Beading Bit Click To PlayFor the month of December, Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's Edge Beading Bit.  A great profile bit for giving your projects that little extra something.The 5/16" diameter bead that's cut by the Edge Beading Bit dresses up table aprons, rails, stiles, drawer fronts or can be used to make applied mouldings.Whether used on the face or the edge of a board, the Edge Beading Bit is a nice addition to your router bit collection.Congrats to this month's winner Jason Howard! ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - The Edge Beading Bit For the month of December, Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's Edge Beading Bit.  A great profile bit for giving your projects that little extra something.The 5/16" diameter bead that's cut by the Edge Beading Bit dresses up table aprons, rails, stiles, drawer fronts or can be used to make applied mouldings.Whether used on the face or the edge of a board, the Edge Beading Bit is a nice addition to your router bit collection.Congrats to this month's winner Jason Howard!  If you ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Router Plane The router plane is becoming popular once again.  Both Lie-Nielsen and Veritas are making modern versions of the old Stanley No.71 and 71-1/2.Don't let the name fool you, the router plane is not a hand plane version of the power router.  The router plane doesn't have a large assortment of profiles and cutter shapes, that would be the multiplanes...a whole different show to come.But instead the router plane is the perfect tool for perfecting less than perfect dados and mortises.&nb ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Router Plane The router plane is becoming popular once again.  Both Lie-Nielsen and Veritas are making modern versions of the old Stanley No.71 and 71-1/2. Don't let the name fool you, the router plane is not a hand plane version of the power router.  The router plane doesn't have a large assortment of profiles and cutter shapes, that would be the multiplanes...a whole different show to come. But instead the router plane is the perfect tool for perfecting less than perfect dados and mortises.& ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Edge Trimming Plane The next episode in our talk of speciality planes, let's talk about the edge trimming plane.  A single minded plane, the edge trimmer is meant for ensuring that edges of boards are exactly 90 degrees to the adjoining faces.The body consists of two faces, one that is the sole of the plane through which the blade projects.  And the other is essentially a built in fence exactly 90 degrees to the blade.The blade sits in the body bevel up and at a 25 degree angle, thus making it a grea ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday - Lumber Species of the Month This month we're talking about the various species of Oak.  A traditional favorite for woodworkers all over the world and apparently a real favorite of navies world wide too!Strong and beautiful, Oak is a great choice for projects of all shapes and sizes!Thanks to the great folks at Highland Woodworking, home of the mornings at highland free educational series, for donating another customized Woodslicer Resaw Bandsaw blade to this week's lucky schwag winner.  If your nam ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Shoulder Plane Pt.2 This is part 2 of the discussion of the shoulder plane.  Today I try to explain in my own special way how to use it correctly.Questions, comments and schwag entries - mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Shoulder Plane Pt.2 This is part 2 of the discussion of the shoulder plane.  Today I try to explain in my own special way how to use it correctly. Questions, comments and schwag entries -  mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Shoulder Plane Pt. 1 I'm back from my Thanksgiving vacation...if you can call it that?!?!? The traveling, the family, the traveling...anyways once the veil from the turkey coma wore off it was time to get back to work and I couldn't help but think that talking about one of my favorite speciality planes was in order.The shoulder plane is an essential part of my workshop, it does only one job but it does it so well that it makes quick work of fixing up my not so perfect joinery.  Sometimes a not so ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday - DVD Review - Jointer and Planer Secrets by Hendrik Varju This week's feature friday is a special version of our normal DVD review.  We had a chance to preview a great new title from Hendrik Varju"Jointer and Planer Secrets."  And what makes today's episode so unique is that not only are we going to talk about the DVD, but we have an interview with the host too. Hendrik Varju, an accomplished woodworker, author, teacher and now DVD producer and host has created this great DVD that doesn't just highlight the proper use of b ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | More on Rough Dimensioning Rough dimensioning is an important part of my milling process.  By roughing out oversized pieces I find that the milling process goes a little bit smoother.  Rather than dealing with large unwieldy boards I can mill smaller more managable pieces. This also gives me flatter, more stable stock and better results in the end. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | My Trip to a Wood Show - Rough Dimensioning Pt.1 So this weekend I went to a local woodshow and had a chance to listen to John Wilson, Shaker box builder and Boat Builder, etc was speaking.  The first lecture was a demonstration of building a paddle using construction lumber...pretty interesting I must admit!  The second was a talk on building and using a solar kiln to dry lumber.  I got some great insight into not only drying my own lumber, but more importantly a bigger understanding of wood movement.So let's start another ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday - Jig of the Month Thanks to longtime listener Wayne Breshears we have a great tutorial on making our own zero clearance tablesaw inserts.  For both safety and accuracy reasons zero clearance inserts are a great accessory to just about any tablesaw.  And with the detailed and easy to follow plans that Wayne took the time to put together for us, making one for your saw is only a click away!!This weekend in Grand Rapids, Michigan my favorite lumber supplier and woodworker's supply store is having a wo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Zero Clearance Table Saw Insert - by Wayne Breshears Long time listener Wayne Breshears sent in a great jig idea back in July, but I'm finally getting around to sharing it with the rest of you.  This PDF is a full tutorial on making your own zero clearance tablesaw insert for your own tablesaw. Thanks Wayne for the great detail and making it look so easy!! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Zero Clearance Table Saw Insert - by Wayne Breshears Long time listener Wayne Breshears sent in a great jig idea back in July, but I'm finally getting around to sharing it with the rest of you.  This PDF is a full tutorial on making your own zero clearance tablesaw insert for your own tablesaw.Thanks Wayne for the great detail and making it look so easy!! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Jointer Pt.2 I wanted to wrap up the discussion on benchtop jointers with some ideas on how to overcome it's shortcomings.Is it possible to lengthen the shorter infeed/outfeed tables of the BT Jointer?  How about the small fence?  I say why not...Enter for schwag or just say"HI" atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Jointer Pt. 1 The benchtop jointer is one of those tools that most of us have trouble believing could really be of any use.  They're too small, too unreliable and too underpowered...  and that's just the beginning of what many woodworkers believe is wrong with them.Just to be completely honest, I've never owned one or used one myself.  And I too believed all the above ideas.  But the truth is, benchtop jointers can be just the right thing for your shop and work just right for you too. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - Glue Joint Bit - the video It's time once again for "Router Bit of the Month" from Woodcraft and Whiteside Machine Co. This month we're featuring Whiteside's Glue Joint Bit, a great edge profile that's an improvement over the traditional butt joint.  This single bit creates mating profiles that greatly increase the gluing surface and  assist in easy glue ups of multiple pieces. Congrats to Frank Bylo, this month's winner of the Router Bit of the Month at Matt's Basement Worksho ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - Glue Joint Bit - the video It's time once again for "Router Bit of the Month" from Woodcraft and Whiteside Machine Co.This month we're featuring Whiteside's Glue Joint Bit, a great edge profile that's an improvement over the traditional butt joint.  This single bit creates mating profiles that greatly increase the gluing surface and  assist in easy glue ups of multiple pieces.Congrats to Frank Bylo, this month's winner of the Router Bit of the Month at Matt's Basement Workshop ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | November Router Bit of the Month - The Glue Joint Bit Can you believe it's November already?  That means a couple of things, 1)  Turkey day is only a few weeks away and 2) with it being a new month it's time once again for "Router Bit of the Month" from Woodcraft and Whiteside Machine Co. This month we're featuring Whiteside's Glue Joint Bit, a great edge profile that's an improvement over the traditional butt joint.  This single bit creates mating profiles that greatly increase the gluing surf ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | November Router Bit of the Month - The Glue Joint Bit Can you believe it's November already?  That means a couple of things, 1)  Turkey day is only a few weeks away and 2) with it being a new month it's time once again for "Router Bit of the Month" from Woodcraft and Whiteside Machine Co.This month we're featuring Whiteside's Glue Joint Bit, a great edge profile that's an improvement over the traditional butt joint.  This single bit creates mating profiles that greatly increase the gluing surfa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Halloween Q&A A while back I received some voice mails from some apparent listeners of the show.  They were a little unusual to say the least, but who am I to say no to a listener with a question.So sit back and enjoy this Halloween Special, I know I had some fun putting it togther and I hope you have fun listening.Don't forget to get your name in for the schwag drawing this friday, if you haven't entered yet just drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com  Remember one entry is all it ta ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Replacing your Tablesaw's Fence I received an email not so long ago from a listener who recently purchased a Biesemeyer Rip Fence off of Craigslist.  Not sure if it would work with his current table saw, he asked if I had any ideas how to modify it to fit.  Happens to be that my old saw needed modifications so my aftermarket fence would work.This video shows some of the changes I made so that it would work on my saw.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Replacing your Tablesaw's Fence I received an email not so long ago from a listener who recently purchased a Biesemeyer Rip Fence off of Craigslist.  Not sure if it would work with his current table saw, he asked if I had any ideas how to modify it to fit.  Happens to be that my old saw needed modifications so my aftermarket fence would work. This video shows some of the changes I made so that it would work on my saw.   Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday - Lie-Nielsen DVD Review Thanks to the great folks at Lie-Nielsen Toolworks we have another great title to review and for one of you lucky listeners one of you are going to win it for your very own."Building Furniture with Hand Planes" is a must have DVD for anyone who wants to learn more about how and where to use their hand planes in the construction of their own furniture.Christopher Schwarz does an amazing job of explaining all the in's and out's of which ones to choose, how to use them and then demon ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Drill Press Pt 2 The discussion of benchtop drill presses turns today to the proper usage of them.  And we also try to give a brief description of a few of the many accessory items that you can get and use with the presses.Of course after the show was recorded I realized I forgot to mention perhaps one of the most popular accessory items used with the drill press...sanding drums!Don't forget to drop me a line to say hi!mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Drill Press Pt. 1 Is the drill press an essential tool in the woodshop?  Some say yes, some say no but I'll leave that up to you to decide if it's important enough to have one in your shop.The key advantages that I've found in using mine is that I can make nearly dead on accurate holes, at the same depth and with the help of a jig in the same location time and time again.Whether it's an benchtop or a floor model the anatomy of the press is the same, so let's start there.On a seperate note, I'd love ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday for October 19th, 2007 With all the instructional DVDs on the market, wouldn't it be great if there was a video store or sevice that you could rent from so that you could decide just how helpful they really are?  Or better yet perhaps you've always been curious about a new hobby and just didn't know where to turn.Well there is such a service out there, its called Smartflix.com.  Now you can now checkout great titles on your computer.  Have them sent directly to you, watch them a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Tool Wrap Up Pt 1 It's time to share some of the great emails and comments that have come in to the show regarding the benchtop tools.  As always your feedback is very important to help keep the show going and so by sharing these it's just another way to learn from each other.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A Few More Ideas for Planers Today we're even closer to wrapping up our discussion of benchtop thickness planers.  Of course we have to talk about the versatility of the planers.  They can do more than just give us evenly dimensioned lumber, they can also be used to.... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - Dovetail Bit It's time for the most popular Feature Friday here at MBW that's right it's time for 'router bit of the month'!!!  Thanks again to the great folks over at WoodCraft and Whiteside Machine Co. for giving us the opportunity to try out this month's specially priced router bit, Whiteside's 14 degree dovetail bit. Remember, for the entire month of October, WoodCraft reduces the price of this great bit to make it more affordable for us to get our hands on it.  So if you aren't this week ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - Dovetail Bit It's time for the most popular Feature Friday here at MBW that's right it's time for'router bit of the month'!!! Thanks again to the great folks over at WoodCraft and Whiteside Machine Co. for giving us the opportunity to try out this month's specially priced router bit, Whiteside's 14 degree dovetail bit.Remember, for the entire month of October, WoodCraft reduces the price of this great bit to make it more affordable for us to get our hands on it.  So if you aren't this week's w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday - October's Router Bit of the Month It's time for the most popular Feature Friday here at MBW that's right it's time for'router bit of the month'!!! Thanks again to the great folks over at WoodCraft and Whiteside Machine Co. for giving us the opportunity to try out this month's specially priced router bit, Whiteside's 14 degree dovetail bit.Remember, for the entire month of October, WoodCraft reduces the price of this great bit to make it more affordable for us to get our hands on it.  So if you aren't this week's w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Planer Pt 2 - Let's Use It! Last episode we talked about some of the features that are probably good choices to look for when choosing your benchtop planer.  This episode let's talk about putting our planer to work. There are some simple steps we should take to get the best results from our planer and they include... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Planers Pt. 1 Benchtop thickness planers are a huge tool with a little footprint.  These are a huge timesaver when it comes to dimensioning lumber flat and square and they also have the potential to be a money saver too. With all the models on the market there are a plenty to choose from, but there are some key features to look for along the way... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday - Lumber Species of the Month This month we're talking about a very popular lumber species used throughout furniture construction, flooring, turning, and so much more.  It comes either in a hard or soft variety, an uniquely figured or straight grained variety and can be a real challenge to cut if you're not use to it.Guess which species I'm talking about?  If you haven't figured it out yet the species of the month is ... you'll have to listen to find out!Our schwag winner this week has won a customized WoodSli ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Bandsaws Pt 2 Let's look at some of the accessories that can be important to bandsaws, even the benchtops.  Today's discussion includes a review of blade types and fences.If you haven't gotten your name in yet for the schwag giveaway on friday you've got a couple of days to do so.  Just drop me a line atmattsbasementworkshop@gmail.comand put your name in the coffee can. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Bandsaws Part 1 Benchtop Bandsaws do have their place in the home woodshop, even though a larger floor model does have some huge advantages over it.  Just like with any of the other benchtop tools, sometimes the larger version is...well it's to large. Whether it's because you don't use it that often, or just can't give up the floor space a benchtop model maybe exactly what you're looking for.  Just do your homework ahead of time and be realistic of the limitations you'll be dealing with ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Table Saw Taper Jig - the PDF Interested in making Don Garner's Table Saw Taper Sled?  Just checkout this PDF. Sorry it's late being posted! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Table Saw Taper Jig - the PDF Interested in making Don Garner's Table Saw Taper Sled?  Just checkout this PDF.Sorry it's late being posted! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday - Jig of the Month A huge thanks to Don Garner of Don Garner Custom Woodworking for submitting this month's Jig of the Month at Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast. Don submitted another great jig previously, anyone remember the really excellent shelf pin jig from a while ago? Well that was a Don Garner jig and just like that one this one is also a great shop aid that you'll find very useful in your shop too.This month's jig of the month is another version of a taper jig. Don's taper sled is an improvement over ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Tools - The Stand Show Benchtop tools don't always fit so well on a benchtop.  And as so, whether it's a table saw or a drill press, there needs to be a stand that holds it the right way.Table saws sometimes do come with their own stands, but it should never be the deciding factor over another saw that is a better fit for your shop or just a better quality.Aftermarket stands are all over the place, just do a simple internet search and I guarantee you'll find a few.  From simple roll around stands t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Table Saw - Accessory Talk So we can't talk about table saws without talking about accessories too.  Afterall there's more to a good saw than just the motor and the rip fence, although they are important! But still when I'm looking at the various models there are all sorts of things to keep in mind and to be lusted after!  Here are a few that catch my eye...let me know what catches yours. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Tongue and Groove Router Bit - The Video We're back again this month with the latest installment of Router bit of the month from Woodcraft and Whiteside Manufacturing.  For the month of September the featured router bit is a tongue and groove bit.  This single bit features two cutters sandwiching a bearing that allows you to quickly and easily feed stock through and cut the tongue in a single pass and then with very little effort you can lower the bit to cut the corresponding groove also in a single pass. Click ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Tongue and Groove Router Bit - The Video We're back again this month with the latest installment of Router bit of the month from Woodcraft and Whiteside Manufacturing.  For the month of September the featured router bit is a tongue and groove bit.  This single bit features two cutters sandwiching a bearing that allows you to quickly and easily feed stock through and cut the tongue in a single pass and then with very little effort you can lower the bit to cut the corresponding groove also in a single pass.Click ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Router Bit of the Month - Tongue and Groove We're back again this month with the latest installment of Router bit of the month from Woodcraft and Whiteside Manufacturing.  For the month of September the featured router bit, which can be found either at the online catalog store or at most stores near you, is a tongue and groove bit.  This single bit features two cutters sandwiching a bearing that allows youto quickly and easily feed stock through and cut the tongue in a single pass and then with very little effort you c ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Tools - The Table Saw When I think of benchtop tools I can't help but think of my first table saw, a Powertech 10" Table Saw.  Although I was able to do alot with it and enjoyed the experiences I had, it opened my eyes to a few things I think you should pay attention to if a benchtop model is in your future.This is the first part of a two part series.  Today is a discussion on what I consider to be the two most important features you need to look"at" when looking at a benchtop ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Benchtop Tools - A beginner's choice? Benchtop power tools have a lot of appeal to the home woodworker.  Their small size can be a very nice feature in a home workshop that's already tight on space.  Not to mention that the much lower price of a benchtop tool in comparison to its larger and far more expensive cousins is also a huge part of their popularity.But do benchtop tools have the ability to perform like the larger versions?  Or are they just way too underpowered and outgunned when it comes to accessories a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Lie-Nielsen DVD Review - Coarse, Medium&Fine with Christopher Schwartz The great folks over at Lie-Nielsen were very generous and gave me a chance to check out some their DVD titles.  These are excellent instructional DVDs from some of the best woodworking instructors out there.Today's DVD review is for Christopher Schwartz's"Coarse, Medium& Fine".  For anyone who thinks that hand tools are slow, inefficient and hard to use, after watching this video you'll start second guessing your mistaken beliefs.Chris explains throughout the DVD th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Why A Corrugated Bottom for a Hand Plane? Dan from Idaho dropped me a line just before the start of my little hiatus from the show. He had a great question regarding a feature that's frequently found on older hand planes. What's the significance of the corrugated bottoms? I'm sure you've seen them too and if you aren't familiar with their purpose or lack of purpose than hopefully I'll shed a little light on the situation with today's episode.As usual, there's plenty of tangents for everyone to enjoy (or not)."Thank You" t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Post Labor Day Return I'M BACK!!!!  Two weeks sure have flown by and it's time to get behind the mic again.  I hope this past two weeks have been as productive for you as they have been for me!  Finished a project and tried a couple of new things in the shop.Today's episode is a bit of tying up of loose ends, sharing some ideas and all around tangents.  Remember, you can always reach me with any questions, comments or feedback (both complimentary and critical).Please take the survey so I know ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Feature Friday 8-24-2007 'Classic Joints with Power Tools' by Yeung Chan is what I consider to be a modern classic for the woodworking community.  Easy to follow with detailed pictures, illustrations and of course detailed descr