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A quick intro to Festool's latest offerings, the OF2200 and MFk700 routers and the MFT3 multifunction table.

Three methods to make water-based finishes look more like oil-based finishes.

This is a promo for our very first DVD Production: A Simple Varnish Finish. This 40 min DVD is jam packed with everything you need to know to get the job done like a pro! Go to http://thewoodwhisperer.com for details.

In this video, I show you how I use a die grinder to blend in the center piece, and I discuss the creation of the template for the top. I also show you how I rout the grooves for the steel dowels that will suspend the tabletop.

In this episode, I start building a modern end table with some very unique legs. This video will walk you through the design phase, including discussion of inspiration, design options, and template construction.

Just a few of the many way you can cover the exposed edges of plywood. Iron on veneer, thin solid wood, and thick solid wood.

In this episode, I put the finish on the pencil holder. But its not just any finish. Since we are working with a beautiful curly maple, I think the finish deserves a little extra specia attention. Learn how to pop the grain.

Making raised panel doors.

So how do you spend your time between projects? For me, its a great time to tune up my equipment, wax the cast iron tables, touch up the chisels, and do some general cleanup.

The FesCool Giveaway Announcement!

The FesCool Giveaway Announcement!

A glimpse into the world of machine-cut through dovetails.

A glimpse into the world of machine-cut through dovetails.

A quick tour of the student furniture on display at AWFS 2007.

Our first ever LIVE shop tour and Q&A session!

We hear from numerous manufacturers about new and innovative products.

Exclusive David Marks interview.

Exclusive David Marks interview.

Special Irwin/Powermatic Giveaway plus several cool announcements.

A look inside AWSF 2007. Live demonstrations from David Marks, Scott Phillips, and Mike Heavey. And the magical moment when I actually got to talk to Norm Abram.

A quick lesson in paring using a nice sharp chisel and some tips for applying oil/varnish mixtures.

Making a fancy step-stool for the upcoming AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.

Construction of a clever stand for our assembly table.

Construction of a torsion box assembly table.

Learn how to make your own vacuum bag for a veneer press!

Ever want to make your own veneer? Well, Im gonna show you how!

The conclusion of our live Q&A session.

How to upload video for the web (for the Shop Tour Video Challenge).

My 3-step method for sharpening card scrapers.

Basic setup and tuneup of one of the coolest tools in the shop, the bandsaw. Whether you plan on cutting veneer, re-sawing lumber, or cutting curves, the quality of the cut will improve if your bandsaw is properly tuned. Learn how to properly tension the blade, set the guides, adjust for drift, as well an many other tips can tricks.

All about clamps. Which one's to buy and which one's to avoid.

Making curved templates, routing with a flush trim bit, finishing, glueup, and joinery discussion.

Low Resolution Version High Resolution Version Thanks to our friends at Powermatic, we have some schwag to give away! We are holding a drawing on March 17th where we will select two winners. Each winner will receive a Powermatic hat, jacket, t-shirt, travel mug, and carpenters pencils. And what do you have to do to win? Not [...]

In this episode, I glue up, scrape, and sand the table top. I begin milling the aprons and discussing our joinery options. I also give you a good view of the Festool Domino in action.

In this episode, I select and prepare the stock for the table legs and table top. I also review strategies for cutting thick stock, stabilizing large knots, and milling extra long boards.

A look into Day 1 of any furniture project. I review the planning process and the use of the program SketchUp.