Marc Spagnuolo's Blog, page 28
May 8, 2020
XL Big Green Egg Table
The only thing I love more than woodworking is barbecue and my favorite way to cook it is on a kamado grill. After I got my XL Big Green Egg, I just had to build a stand worthy of it. Made from Sapele, this stand is beefy enough to take the substantial weight of a large ceramic grill and then some. The cloud lifts in the rails hint at Greene & Greene influence and take the humble BGE Table to a whole new level. I designed the table specifically for an XL Big Green Egg but you can certainly adapt it to any size or brand kamado you like. I also made sure the stand is compatible with the protective covers Big Green Egg makes for their own tables. If you want to make your own XL Big Green Egg Table, check out our plan and templates.
XL Big Green Egg Table Plans$10.00
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XL Big Green Egg Table Templates$30.00
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Stuff I Used:
4 – Locking Casters with 1/2��� Stem
4 – 1/2���-13 E-Z Lok Threaded Inserts
Osmo One Coat Only HS-Plus Mahogany
MLCS 1/2″ Up-Cut Spiral Bit #7468
Brackets for Table Tops
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May 1, 2020
She Gloves You Yeah Yeah Yeah!
00:00:31 – Video starts
00:00:38 – Welcome to the Wood Whisperer Morning Show
00:01:10 – Thanks to our new Patreon subscribers
00:01:40 – Announcements for TWW store changes
00:02:40 – New product announcement
00:08:00 – How can I sand and put a round over on very small pieces safely?
00:10:47 – How should I arrange the pins and tails of dovetails on a drawer?
00:12:00 – Are parallelogram jointers worth the extra money?
00:12:50 – How many guild projects do I need to own before becoming a “good buddy”?
00:13:50 – Do you own a scroll saw?
00:14:55 – Would you own a stroke sander?
00:16:40 – How square is square enough?
00:19:05 – What are the changes you made to the gap stop in your workbench?
00:20:58 – Would you install a leg vice or a long chop on the face vice if you could only have one?
00:22:50 – What’s the best way to move large tools into a new shop?
00:25:25 – How do you use a sharpening jig on odd-shaped irons?
00:26:20 – Big Green Egg table update
00:27:30 – How can you determine the finish on an existing piece of furniture?
00:30:40 – Does the dust in the shop with electronics concern you?
00:32:38 – Do you have your router bits sharpened?
00:34:38 – How can I get the curve on the front of the jewelry box without a rasp or spokeshave?
00:36:38 – How can I properly use a card scraper?
00:39:00 – Where did you get the mat on your bench?
00:40:30 – How can I clean a spiral router bit?
00:43:00 – Any update on the intro to woodworking going?
00:44:30 – Where’s the line between following a style and adapting to your needs?
00:46:45 – Glove giveaways!
00:49:00 – Self-centering bits giveaway!
00:50:30 – Woodpeckers EZ edge giveaway
00:53:15 – Next week giveaways announcements!
00:53:55 – Guild project winner! Congratulations!
00:54:50 – What paint can the fuji sprayer handle?
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April 24, 2020
No Bad Matts
00:00:44 – Video starts
00:00:51 – Good morning, it’s the Woodworking Morning Show
00:03:50 – Thanks to our Patreon subscribers!
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00:04:10 – Insulated mug plug
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00:06:00 – Nesting tables clip
00:08:45 – What’s your buffing method for certain finishes?
00:09:45 – Why did you go with Milwaukee for your cordless tools?
00:12:25 – How long have you had Powermatic as a sponsor?
00:15:02 – How are you liking the size and layout of your shop? What would you change?
00:16:55 – What’s the best finish for an outdoor mahogany piece?
00:19:00 – What finish should I use for an end table that will have hot coffee mugs on it?
00:20:42 – What are some differences between Osmo and wipe on poly?
00:22:17 – Can we should at your “store” on the amazon app?
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00:23:00 – Will Osmo help keep color and grain contrast of wood?
00:24:50 – How would epoxy react if applied to a waxed surface?
00:27:42 – Is there a good ratio on the thickness of drawer sides vs the drawer front?
00:29:00 – What’s the best way to glue hardboard to wood?
00:30:35 – Would an air filtration unit be less effective if it was on a shelf instead of hung?
00:31:50 – What’s a good tape measure?
00:34:15 – Where can I find the spreadsheet of previously asked questions?
00:35:48 – How do you know when an abrasive disc is spent?
00:39:08 – Do you have different chisels for paring vs chopping?
00:40:27 – Any recommendations on a belt sander?
00:43:00 – Would dewaxed shellac offer the same protection as regular shellac?
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00:44:35 – What’s a good locking bevel or angle gauge?
00:47:00 – Is there a cheat sheet for what finishes can handle what abuse?
00:50:42 – What do you use to clean up epoxy squeeze out?
00:56:15 – Is Mateo a family name?
00:57:50 – Can you use the drum sanger for the big green egg table?
00:59:45 – What epoxy would you use to fix a chair?
01:01:40 – Guild project winner! Congratulations!
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April 23, 2020
Nesting Tables
This set of Nesting Tables is a little more delicate and “artistic” than my usual stuff. I spent a lot of time consulting with two design-savvy friends in hopes of coming up with something that was visually compelling when nested together as well as when separated. So thanks to John Funk and Brian Benham for their assistance. These tables are somewhat delicate with regard to the side designs but overall they’re pretty sturdy. Mortise and tenon joints hold everything together and the sides offered some fun opportunities in segmented ring construction.
If you’re interested in the full set of videos and plans, head on over to the Wood Whisperer Guild site to learn more.��
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April 17, 2020
We Have a Video For That
00:00:32 – Video starts
00:00:40 – Welcome to the WoodWhisperer Morning Show
00:00:53 – Thanks to our new Patreon subscribers
00:03:15 – Where did you get your glue roller?
00:05:00 – What’s the difference between the Pantorouter and the multirouter?
00:06:45 – Why don’t you have the multirouter anymore?
00:09:25 – Would Marc’s knife display box be a decent jewelry box?
00:10:28 – What’s a good non Festool router you would buy?
00:11:45 – Has Nicole ever made anything?
00:13:10 – Do you use leather strops in your sharpening?
00:15:35 – What are some of the higher detailed (marketry, kumiko, etc) projects are you more interested now than you have in the past?
00:17:50 – What’s your favorite shop smell?
00:20:40 – What are your opinions on raised panel doors?
00:22:05 – Are disc/belt sanders hook and loop or adhesive back?
00:22:40 – Where did you get the hardware for your bench cabinet?
00:23:28 – Is sanding to 320 grit bad for Rubio?
00:27:22 – What’s your go to counter sink bit?
00:30:15 – Is there a tool you won’t work with because it’s too dangerous?
00:32:50 – What brand / model bandsaw would you buy if you could only have one?
00:36:40 – What’s your favorite way to cut mortise and tenons?
00:37:15 – What’s your least used large tool?
00:39:05 – What’s an inverted router?
00:40:17 – What’s your take on french cleat walls?
00:42:20 – Would using magnets in the chisel holder magnetize the chisels?
00:43:35 – How do you pick between sandpaper or card scraper?
00:45:30 – What’s the initial setup I need to do on my new bandsaw?
00:46:45 – Does Rubio change the color of epoxy?
00:48:00 – Do you talk about hand tool brand recommendations in your book?
00:51:23 – Guild project winner! Congratulations!
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April 15, 2020
A Thomas Mosier’s “New Century” Style Bed
My wife and I moved into a new home and since both boys are out of the house we have two bedrooms to play with. Alaina wanted a Thomas Mosier, “New Century China” bed that costs around $6,000. I decided I’d try to sort of copy the idea using $60 worth of materials from the big box store. Then if it worked out, I’d spend real money for Cherry or Sapele. I’m no Thomas Mosier, nor am I a Marc Spagnulo… but the bed turned out very nice. Since all I had to go by were internet photos, I had to guess the dimensions and scale. Clearly I didn’t get it right, but it actually turned out to be a very attractive piece of furniture. I used my Domino XL and knock-down connectors to attach the headboard and footboard to the side rails. I used the XL’s huge tenons to connect everything else. Essentially I milled down 2×8 douglas fir and laminated the pieces to create all the parts that were thicker than 1 1/4″ (which was almost everything). Then I sat down and sketched out the dimensions for the headboard design and footboard parts. I carefully measured everything and cheated by using the domino to connect it all together. The finish was built-up using “General Finishes” products. I hand-brushed a stain-block primer and hand sanded the first coat with 220. Then I applied a second coat to stop tanin bleed-through. I lightly sanded it to 300 then applied four coats of “China Blue” milk paint topped with a single coat of Enduro Var to warm it up.
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