Marc Spagnuolo's Blog, page 27
July 10, 2020
Back Slap Bed
00:00:42 – Welcome to the Woodworking Morning Show
00:01:05 – Thanks to our new Patreon subscribers
00:01:40 – Slat Back Bed project – LAST DAY FOR PREORDER (7/10)
00:03:25 – Mail time! Thank you Pappy’s Choice BBQ Rub and D&S Craftworks!
00:08:50 – What’s your recommendation on a clear coat over paint?
00:10:50 – How do I prevent a white haze when I finish around epoxy fill?
00:12:17 – Can I use MDF instead of plywood for a shelf?
00:14:50 – What’s the best, cheapest hardwood to use to get good results?
00:18:52 – What’s your recording setup like?
00:21:00 – Do you need to separate wood species before it’s dried?
00:22:30 – What’s the best wood to use for a screen door?
00:23:40 – Where can I get a Skyrim dragon priest mask?
00:25:10 – How often do you need to wax a jointer bed?
00:27:25 – How can I keep my drawers square when assembling them?
00:29:10 – How can I add a curve to the apron on the Gaming table?
00:31:45 – Any opinions on the largest Woodpeckers square?
00:33:12 – Instagram auction #artistsforallyship
00:34:35 – What size dominos should I use?
00:37:20 – What’s a good first hand plane?
00:39:48 – What’s the difference between American and Japanese planes?
00:41:25 – Does the current climate affect if you should be in the shop or not?
00:46:05 – What’s the best way to clean glue off a tablesaw?
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July 8, 2020
Kids Library
We have a lot of kids in our neighborhood and Nicole thought it would be fun to put out a bunch of books for them to enjoy. She’s been storing the books in a plastic tote and has been asking me to make a nice water-tight library for months. Unfortunately, we left the books out there during a rain storm and everything got wet. She gave the the sad puppy dog eyes so I had to choice but to prioritize this build. It’s a simple build featuring outdoor-rated plywood, a glass panel door, and pocket screw construction.
While we put our library on a bench, you can absolutely mount it on a mailbox post of some kind for a more permanent installation. While we didn’t register our library with Free Little Library, I thought I’d mention that as an option for those who want to have their library placed on their map.
Stuff You Might Want
Full Overlay Hinges
Hinge Drilling Guide
Hinge Plate Template
Forstner Bit (35mm Long Shank)
Download the Free Plans!
Sketchup File
PDF/Cut List
Metric Sketchup File
Metric PDF/Cut List
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July 3, 2020
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June 16, 2020
Painting Outdated Oak Cabinets
Many houses and condos feature simple builder-grade oak cabinets. They’re inexpensive, simple, unobtrusive, and very “vanilla” so they won’t clash with appliances or other accessories one might add to a kitchen. But for those who wish to make their kitchen look a little more stylish, the outdated oak cabinets just don’t cut it. You guys probably know by now that I’m not real big on paint in general. I like to build with quality hardwoods and I use finishes that enhance their natural beauty. But in this case, we’re talking about mass-produced oak consisting mostly of sheetgoods. Furthermore, these cabinets are in my mom’s new condo and she really likes the painted look, so I’m going to make her happy.
To Pore Fill or Not to Pore Fill?
Oak is an open-grained species so if you just slap on a coat of paint, the pores will telegraph through the finish and you won’t have a smooth appearance. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, depending on your preferences. In our case, my mom wants the doors to have a smooth appearance so we’re pore-filling. The filler I use is Timbermate. This stuff is usually used as a putty and is very thick but it’s also water-soluble, so you can simply dilute it until you have a spreadable loose pancake batter consistency. Most times, one coat is all you’ll need. After the filler dries, the excess is sanded off and the only filler left on the doors and drawers is the stuff that’s packed into the grain. Just FYI, I did not do the pore-filling process on the face frames and cabinets inside the house. It’s a VERY dusty procedure and most of the face frames are covered by doors and drawers.
Paint
There are a TON of paint products on the market that would work on cabinets. Since I rarely delve into paint, I’m sticking with the materials I’m familiar with and that’s General Finishes Milk Paint. In spite of its name, this paint is actually an acrylic blend but provides the matte look that’s associated with traditional milk paint. Even though it’s more durable than the traditional stuff, it should still be top-coated with something like General Finishes High Performance if it’s to be in a high-use environment.
I used a turbine HVLP system to spray the doors and drawers and a brush and roller to paint the face frames and cabinets. I chose not to paint the cabinet interiors. If you do paint the interiors, consider the wear and tear of dishes and glasses and that the surfaces might look pretty bad after a while.
Stuff I Used:
Timbermate Wood Filler
General Finishes Milk Paint – We used Linen and Dark Chocolate
General Finishes High Performance (Satin)
Fuji Q5 Turbine Sprayer
Fuji Semi-Pro 2 Turbine (a more budget-friendly option)
Rubber Sanding Grips
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June 12, 2020
Marc’s Meat Sweats
00:00:32 – Video starts
00:01:18 – Welcome to the WoodWhisperer Morning Show
00:02:00 – Thanks to our new Patreon subscribers
00:02:58 – Mail time! Thank you, Nerd with Wood!
00:04:28 – Thank You Lower48 Woodshop!
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00:09:30 – Marc’s BBQ Instagram account
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00:12:12 – How much does bent lamination spring back when removed from the form?
00:14:20 – What hardwood did you use for the trim on shop cabinets?
00:15:14 – What are your thoughts on bringing in a bandsaw as one of the first big power tools?
00:18:00 – Any suggestions for getting a better finish from a drum sander?
00:20:10 – Is a hollow chisel mortiser worth the floor space if you have a domino?
00:23:40 – How can you optimize storage in shop cabinets?
00:25:30 – Can you use the 5 cut method to dial in a table saw fence?
00:27:35 – Have you ever used oil-based stain?
00:29:45 – Expansion on the 5 cut method answer
00:31:55 – Do you ever design on the fly?
00:33:20 – What are some resources to get started in furniture design?
00:36:07 – How much paint do you need to use before you get good coverage on the hall tree?
00:38:40 – How can I find information on my local woodworking group?
00:42:05 – Do you have any resources for learning how to BBQ? Resource 1, 2, 3
00:46:20 – Is there a wood you wouldn’t use for loose tenons?
00:47:20 – Should I use a food-safe finish on a chessboard?
00:48:20 – What should my order of operations be when assembling a cedar chest?
00:49:20 – Maybe he meant cheese board?
00:50:20 – Can I create a faux shiplap look out of plywood?
00:51:22 – How can I reduce tear-out from cutting miters?
00:53:13 – What’s your policy on lending out tools?
00:55:00 – What grits would you recommend on sharpening with diamond stones?
00:56:15 – Do you use the table that came with the drill press or do you have an aftermarket one?
00:57:25 – Would you consider making a video of your average workday?
00:58:50 – Nicole, when did you start letting Marc build furniture for your home?
01:02:15 – Is the Anarchist Design book any good?
01:02:45 – Guild project winner! Congratulations!
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June 5, 2020
If it’s in front of me, I’m gonna play with it!
1:00 – Welcome to the Friday Live Woodworking Show!
2:11 – Marc had to poop early this morning
2:26 – Support the show on Patreon!
3:03 – Thanks to our new Patreon Supporters!
3:35 – Marc got a T-Shirt from Bob’s Woodshop
6:03 – Nicole updated the iOS TWW app and the Android one is pending!
6:50 – Nicole is making face masks!
7:37 – How should I remove the paint from my old cabinets to prepare them for refinishing?
8:43 – Why did you move to Colorado?
10:10 – Do you still have the gadget station?
11:03 – Should I allow wood to acclimate in my shop or my home?
12:54 – Do you know any other People of Color Woodworking channels\Instagram Accounts?
On YouTube: Darryl Jones – WoodTurner, Sean the Maker, Handmade with Ashley, On Instagram: D and S Craftworks, Jay at Life1122, Tazboards (TJ & Ev), Lauren at Rasp File Design, XX44 Woodworkers, Alan Got Wood and Dunns Wood.
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19:17 – Youtube has a Patreon-Like system, are you considering it?
20:22 – Where do you draw the line on taking care of all parts of a project, even those you can’t see?
22:55 – Have you ever felt overwhelmed in the shop? How do you get past that feeling?
26:51 – What are some of your shop layout and efficiency pointers?
30:36 – Why is Marc digging into his fingers?
31:08 – What could I replace my tablesaw with if I don’t have room for a Tablesaw?
33:27 – I have an old PM66 Table Saw – How can I change blades without cutting my hands?
36:39 – How can I sharpen my kitchen knives?
39:45 – How can I try and darken both Sapele and Red oak and still have them compliment each other?
41:53 – Have you tried out any of the thermally modified wood? Has Austin Hardwoods gotten any interesting exotics in?
44:50 – What’s the deal with spray Poly directions versus the normal gallon cans?
46:53 – How do you attach aromatic cedar in the bottom of the blanket chest if you wanted to add some?
47:16 – I am making the guild stepstool, can I laminate wood to get thicker wood?
49:14 – Looking to resaw with my new 14″ bandsaw, what size blade should I use?
50:33 – Have you ever taken on a very large order and was it worth it if you did?
53:25 – What do I need to know before power carving with an angle grinder?
55:07 – Is Marc attending the grand opening of April Wilkerson’s woodshop?
56:40 – Where should I start researching what Pellet Grill or Smoker to get to up my BBQ game?
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May 29, 2020
Maui Nip Clips
00:01:10 - Thanks to our new Patreon subscribers
00:01:38 - Patrick Beja and Tom Merritt Work In Sanity podcast
00:03:17 - Mail time!
00:05:20 - Do you have experience adding toner to finish?
00:07:01 - Any update on guild projects this year?
00:09:50 - Any advice on the bread box guild project?
00:10:30 - How is the dust collection on different brands of miter saws?
00:12:10 - Are helical cutters easier to set up in jointers?
00:13:25 - What's the difference between a regular jointer and a parallelogram jointer?
00:14:20 - What are some of the most important features you look for on a drill press?
00:15:55 - How can I weatherproof panels of an exterior door?
00:18:02 - What kind of finish can I use on my countertops?
00:19:15 - Are there any decent plug cutters that don't burn the wood?
00:20:45 - How can I fix a router gouge in the show face of a piece?
00:22:40 - If you had the knowledge you have now, would you have continued being a furniture maker?
00:24:08 - Nicole clears the air
00:26:12 - How can I remove too tight dovetails that I dry assembled and can't get out?
00:27:57 - What tool should I get first if I want to process rough lumber?
00:28:53 - How can I account for the wood movement when making panels for the G&G entry bench?
00:29:37 - Is there adjustment that prevents snipe on a drum sander?
00:31:03 - How can I learn to cut dovetails?
00:32:10 - When can I skip plane my board?
00:33:25 - What finish can I use for a shaving brush that will be in the bathroom?
00:34:50 - What sizes dominos do you normally use?
00:37:30 - How can I help boiled linseed oil keep from seeping out of the wood?
00:41:00 - How can you finetune the amount of suction on your random orbit sander?
00:42:25 - What is the minimum HP on a drill press to use a forstener bit?
00:43:45 - What's your opinion on Richlite hard wax oil?
00:45:34 - Guild project winner! Congratulations!
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May 22, 2020
Gene Ruined Christmas
00:00:45 – Welcome to the WoodWhisperer Morning Show
00:02:08 – Thanks to our new Patreon subscribers
00:02:35 – Shout out to Gene!
00:07:22 – What’s the best beginner guild project? Shaker Table & Writing Desk
00:09:00 – What feedback have you gotten on the quality of Bell Forrest kits?
00:11:00 – Is a planer/jointer combo worth the floor footprint savings?
00:12:15 – What brand Japanese saw is a good brand?
00:13:38 – What is the best vice option for the Roubo bench?
00:15:55 – Can you use spalted pecan wood in a smoker?
00:17:50 – What’s your favorite router bit?
00:19:20 – What Festool router size do you recommend?
00:20:47 – How can you prevent bleeding when using two tone stain?
00:23:00 – What’s a common geometry of how far down an apron starts on a table leg?
00:23:55 – Are wedding rings or watches a safety hazard in the shop?
00:26:50 – What size and how many parallel clamps would you recommend?
00:30:01 – Do you prefer double stick tape or blue tape with CA glue?
00:33:40 – Did you finish the interior of your dog holes on your bench?
00:34:14 – Any tricks on keeping champfers crisp when sanding?
00:35:00 – Any recommendations on creating champfers with hand tools?
00:36:50 – What are some examples of open pore woods?
00:38:13 – Any recommendations on resizing the roubo?
00:39:42 – What are your thoughts on windows in the shop over wall space?
00:41:35 – How many teeth do you recommend for a ripping blade?
00:42:21 – What’s the best way I can power carve a block of wood into a cloud?
00:44:23 – Should I get the 500 or 700 domino?
00:47:53 – How can I sharpen the pin on a marking gauge?
00:48:55 – Do you sand between paint coats?
00:49:55 – How do you mark out large right angles?
00:50:55 – Guild project winner! Congratulations!
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May 15, 2020
Pain in the Neck
00:00:38 - Welcome to the Wood Whisperer Morning Show
00:03:30 - Mail time! Once Upon a Workbench, SandyEggoCNC, Matt's Basement Workshop is back
00:08:05 - Thanks to our new Patreon subscribers
00:08:33 - What do you do to protect projects while waiting for finishes to cure?
00:11:10 - Which blade do you have in your tablesaw?
00:13:10 - Thoughts on the Woodpeckers Clampzilla?
00:16:50 - Is the sliding table saw worth the cost and space?
00:17:56 - What brand were the shop towels that you were sent?
00:18:52 - Any tips for getting great results when edge banding plywood?
00:21:25 - How can I best store all woorworking tools for over a year? T9 Boesheild, Corrosion Inhibitor and desiccant
00:24:45 - Can you leave the chip breaker on an iron when honing the edge of the blade?
00:28:20 - Why do grits vary by brand for sandpaper?
00:30:30 - What sized router should I get?
00:33:45 - What finish do you use on cutting boards?
00:37:25 - How can you keep your workbench clean when sharpening your tools?
00:39:00 - Is there a cost effective replacement for West Systems epoxy? Total Boat
00:40:10 - What tips do you have on properly burnishing the edges of a card scraper?
00:43:07 - Can a Forest Woodworker 2 be an everyday blade?
00:49:00 - Has your Jet clamp ever broke?
00:50:05 - What are you thoughts on the duragrit carbide sanding discs?
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