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Marc���s Big Fat Head – TWW Live!

00:00:54 – It’s Friday Live!

00:02:05 – Update on the Guild Scholarship

00:05:15 – Woodworkers Fighting Cancer 2019 project update

2018 link – http://woodworkersfightingcancer.com

https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/team/241967

00:10:10 – Woodpecker’s Fat Head Hook Rule demo. Deadline for ordering is August 19, 2019.

https://www.woodpeck.com/one-time-tools/ott-fat-head-hook-rule-2019.html

00:15:03 – What should I finish my workbench with?

00:17:13 – Thank you to our new Patreon subscribers!

https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

00:20:10 – Do you always use the same angle for dovetails?

00:22:15 – My diamond stone is getting corroded, how can I clean it?

00:24:00 – Do you have a problem with square bit screw heads sticking in the screw?

00:25:26 – Do you ever use your crosscut sled after getting your Incra 5000?

00:27:07 – How is the woven slat hamper holding up?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/project-series/hamper/

00:28:45 – What is a style of woodworking you were apprehensive about but ended up enjoying?

00:31:07 – What’s the minimum wood thickness you recommend for the movie poster project?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/backlit-led-poster-frame-light-box/

00:33:48 – What is your current quilting project?

00:36:05 – What is skip planing?

00:37:42 – Porter Cable Table Saw recall

https://www.portercable.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/2019/07/25/08/55/porter-cable-model-pcx362010-table-saws

00:38:40 – What’s the best glue to use for an outdoor gate?

00:39:47 – I built an outdoor bench that is now cloudy from exposure…can I buff it out, or should I refinish?

00:41:30 – What project is easier: the Barrister bookcase or the Greene and Greene blanket chest?

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/barristers-bookcase/

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/gg-blanket-chest/

00:42:43 – What finish would you use on a cherry dining table?

00:43:10 – Is there a guild discount to Highland woodworking?

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/member-benefits/

00:43:42 – Do you have any suggestions on benchtop jointers?

00:44:27 – How to best fix a color difference in bookmatched veneers?

00:46:25 – Who won the benchtop planer?

00:46:45 – When is the 12 weeks to Christmas starting this year?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/calendar

00:47:57 – Is the price difference justified between the Incra 5000 and the Incra Express?

00:49:49 – What other multi part videos do you have on the free site?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/end-table-pt-1/

00:51:00 – How can I get my chisel handle to stay on the chisel?

00:51:47 – What type of cedar would you use for cedar plank salmon grilling?

00:55:03 – Is the military table going to be a guild project?

00:58:05 – Can you discuss the cleanup of the bottom of the roubo top?

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/split-top-roubo-workbench/

00:58:45 – Can you use shellac as a finish?

00:59:20 – Should wood be stored in a climate controlled environment?

01:00:47 – How long would freshly sawn white oak take to dry before use?

01:02:30 – Would you choose pigment or sawdust filler when filling gaps with epoxy?

01:04:07 – What’s the deal with the Goldie Wilson sign?

Show is back to normal time next week!

Products recommended by Marc

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewoodwhisperer

Canada! http://amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhisperer

UK! https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thewoodwhisperer

Friday Live as a podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wood-whisperer-live-audio/id1276320132?mt=2

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

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Marc’s Big Fat Head – TWW Live!

00:00:54 – It’s Friday Live!

00:02:05 – Update on the Guild Scholarship

00:05:15 – Woodworkers Fighting Cancer 2019 project update

2018 link – http://woodworkersfightingcancer.com

https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/team/241967

00:10:10 – Woodpecker’s Fat Head Hook Rule demo. Deadline for ordering is August 19, 2019.

https://www.woodpeck.com/one-time-tools/ott-fat-head-hook-rule-2019.html

00:15:03 – What should I finish my workbench with?

00:17:13 – Thank you to our new Patreon subscribers!

https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

00:20:10 – Do you always use the same angle for dovetails?

00:22:15 – My diamond stone is getting corroded, how can I clean it?

00:24:00 – Do you have a problem with square bit screw heads sticking in the screw?

00:25:26 – Do you ever use your crosscut sled after getting your Incra 5000?

00:27:07 – How is the woven slat hamper holding up?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/project-series/hamper/

00:28:45 – What is a style of woodworking you were apprehensive about but ended up enjoying?

00:31:07 – What’s the minimum wood thickness you recommend for the movie poster project?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/backlit-led-poster-frame-light-box/

00:33:48 – What is your current quilting project?

00:36:05 – What is skip planing?

00:37:42 – Porter Cable Table Saw recall

https://www.portercable.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/2019/07/25/08/55/porter-cable-model-pcx362010-table-saws

00:38:40 – What’s the best glue to use for an outdoor gate?

00:39:47 – I built an outdoor bench that is now cloudy from exposure…can I buff it out, or should I refinish?

00:41:30 – What project is easier: the Barrister bookcase or the Greene and Greene blanket chest?

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/barristers-bookcase/

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/gg-blanket-chest/

00:42:43 – What finish would you use on a cherry dining table?

00:43:10 – Is there a guild discount to Highland woodworking?

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/member-benefits/

00:43:42 – Do you have any suggestions on benchtop jointers?

00:44:27 – How to best fix a color difference in bookmatched veneers?

00:46:25 – Who won the benchtop planer?

00:46:45 – When is the 12 weeks to Christmas starting this year?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/calendar

00:47:57 – Is the price difference justified between the Incra 5000 and the Incra Express?

00:49:49 – What other multi part videos do you have on the free site?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/end-table-pt-1/

00:51:00 – How can I get my chisel handle to stay on the chisel?

00:51:47 – What type of cedar would you use for cedar plank salmon grilling?

00:55:03 – Is the military table going to be a guild project?

00:58:05 – Can you discuss the cleanup of the bottom of the roubo top?

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/split-top-roubo-workbench/

00:58:45 – Can you use shellac as a finish?

00:59:20 – Should wood be stored in a climate controlled environment?

01:00:47 – How long would freshly sawn white oak take to dry before use?

01:02:30 – Would you choose pigment or sawdust filler when filling gaps with epoxy?

01:04:07 – What’s the deal with the Goldie Wilson sign?

Show is back to normal time next week!

Products recommended by Marc

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewoodwhisperer

Canada! http://amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhisperer

UK! https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thewoodwhisperer

Friday Live as a podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wood-whisperer-live-audio/id1276320132?mt=2

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

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Who is Sam Maloof? – Friday Live!

00:01:05 – It’s Friday Live

00:01:35 – Breakbox Project – Last day for preorder pricing

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/bread-box/

00:02:20 – Guild scholarship update

00:03:32 – Thank you to new Patreon subscribers

00:03:43 Jason’s here! https://www.instagram.com/twwjason/

00:04:52 – What’s your decision-making process in selection what joint you use?

00:06:11 – What’s the best way to get alder to resemble mahogany in appearance?

00:07:35 – What’s the best way to fix a tenon that has been trimmed too small?

00:09:00 – Can a utility knife replace a fancy marking knife?

00:10:30 – How far do you design your work in SketchUp before sending it off for the final “guild-ready” version?

00:11:54 – Any plans on some more Greene and Greene projects in the future?

00:13:32 – How much waste do you expect to lose in the milling of rough lumber?

00:15:45 – What’s your mindset when approaching a complicated glue-up?

00:19:40 – How do you handle saw marks on a board?

00:20:45 – What’s your advice on choosing a vice for a workbench?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1440343128/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.50TD9XKREWG9&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d

00:23:29 – What are the differences between side-mounted and bottom mounted drawer slides?

00:25:30 – What’s your favorite finish for cherry?

00:26:38 – How do you manage your work/life balance?

00:29:33 – How’d you start marketing yourself when you started out?

00:33:57 – Does environmental impact affect your wood species choice?

00:35:33 – Do you ever use MDF core for a plywood project?

00:36:55 – What wood would you use to make a replica Mjolnir out of wood?

00:41:15 – Dining chair update

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/dining-chair/

00:42:08 – What’s the best mixture of paint to put into a sprayer?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C029PM/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d

00:44:20 – What are some complications you’ve run into when cutting large project pieces on the bandsaw for the Hank Chair?

Hank Chair

00:46:25 – Who is Sam Maloof?

https://amzn.to/2YCcPHk

00:53:18 – What is the difference between airless and HVLP sprayers?

00:54:45 – Do you have a recommended set of starter tools for woodturning?

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/bowl-turning/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FKYEUKC/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d

00:56:55 – Where can I order plywood online?

00:58:18 – Have you ever thought about opening the show by introducing other well-known woodworkers?

01:00:18 – How do you inventory and organize your fasteners?

https://www.cshardware.com/

01:02:15 – Any problems when adjusting the Lie Nielsen low angle jack plane?

01:04:45 – What’s your opinion on electrical outlets in the floor of a shop?

01:06:05 – What was the very first project you built?

01:09:30 – What finish would you use over water-based paint of a baby crib?

01:10:45 – Essential Joinery hardcover

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/essential-joinery-hard-cover-flawed/

01:13:10 – Guild project winners! Congratulations!

Products recommended by Marc

US! https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewoodwhisperer

Canada! http://amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhisperer

UK! https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thewoodwhisperer

Friday Live as a podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

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Jory Brigham’s Hank Chair

I first became aware of Jory Brigham vid the Spike TV show Framework. He actually won the competition reality show and enjoys a life of building furniture and raising his family (and chickens) in Paso Robles, CA. We collaborated on the Hank Chair build for the Wood Whisperer Guild and I’m pleased to bring you this summary video so you can get an inside look into Jory’s process. Jory is mostly self-taught so I love seeing his creative solutions to furniture-making challenges.

Get full access to the complete build series including plans and templates here.
Take a look at Jory’s site for some amazing mid-century modern furniture.
Take an in-person class with Jory.

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Gadget Addiction Anonymous – Friday Live!

00:01:00 – Hey, it’s Friday Live!

00:01:36 – AWFS recap

00:02:57 – Essential Joinery hardcover update

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/essential-joinery-hard-cover-flawed/

00:06:45 – Thank yous!

00:07:55 – Kumiko Starter Kit

Coupon Code for 10% off! – TWW10

00:11:03 – Showing off the breadbox

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/bread-box/

00:16:55 – Thank you to new Patreon supporters!

https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

00:17:42 – Will there be a Bell Forrest kit for the bread box?

https://www.bellforestproducts.com/

00:18:20 – What is the “free site” you talk about?

http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/

00:19:45 – Is the domino joint strong enough for a computer desk build?

00:20:44 – What’s the best method for handling glue squeeze out?

00:23:20 – What are some tips for laying out power outlets for a shop?

00:25:50 – If you could only have one blade for your table saw, which one would you have?

https://amzn.to/2SHWcnU

00:26:50 – UK Amazon WoodWhisperer shop!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thewoodwhisperer

00:28:10 – How do you handle overengineering your projects?

00:32:20 – Ladies of Leet plug!

00:33:00 – Do you have a machine maintenance schedule?

00:36:25 – How do you sell your used tools?

00:38:26 – How often do you have catastrophic mistakes that require you to start over?

00:40:40 – Can we sell items we make off guild project plans? http://thewoodwhispererguild.com/faq/

00:42:20 – What grit do you use in your drum sander?

00:43:08 – Does walnut darken over time?

00:44:35 – Do you have plans for a 2019 shop tour?

00:48:30 – Would you change anything about the movie poster project?

00:51:00 – Have your clamp opinions changed since your 2013 video?

00:55:12 – Giveaway – Last week to enter!

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/giveaway/

00:55:40 – Woodworkers Fighting Cancer

https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/team/241967

00:58:10 – Have you used Woodpeckers new panel clamps?

01:02:15 – Have you ever had gadget addiction?

01:05:10 – What’s the best glue for lamination for a rifle stock?

01:06:20 – Is a job site table saw ok for a budget shop?

01:07:24 – Where’s the line between steam bending and bent lamination?

01:09:25 – Which Festool domino would you buy?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/domino-df500-vs-domino-xl-df700-which-is-right-for-me/

01:11:05 – Do you prefer Shinto or Kutzall rasps?

01:14:05 – Did you announce the scholarship winners yet?

01:14:50 – Any resources for using the free version of SketchUp?

01:16:15 – Any plans to incorporate string inlays into a free project?

01:17:53 – Free guild project! Congrats MISS Zoe!

Products recommended by Marc

US! https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewoodwhisperer

Canada! http://amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhisperer

UK! https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thewoodwhisperer

Friday Live as a podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wood-whisperer-live-audio/id1276320132?mt=2

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

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Cherry Music Stand

As a piano technician I have a surplus of piano parts. Whenever possible I like to “re-purpose” them into my projects. In this music stand, the center scrollwork was from an old piano. The music stand is adjustable in height and can tilt for the proper angle.

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Everett Media Console

This media console named after my son includes a waterfall edge, sliding bypass doors, push to open doweled drawers, a river of bubinga (is there any finer?) and more. I was inspired by the works of Jory Brigham and Greg Klassen. To build the waterfall edge I used floating mortise and tenon, aka the domino. I used stop dados to build the other aspects of the case. I routered 2 grooves for the sliding bypass doors. I did a coved design on the doors on the table saw. I routered in slots in the back for power cords and venting for electronics. I applied 3 coats of arm-r-seal to finish out the build. Thanks for looking.

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Ear Holes and Pantyhose – Friday Live

It’s time for Friday Live! Not familiar with Friday Live? It’s a weekly show that features myself, my wife Nicole, and 30 minutes (or more) of woodworking-focused topics and Q&A. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to share thoughts and ideas with our fellow woodworkers.

00:01:30 – It’s Friday Live!

00:01:50 – Thank you to our new Patreon supporters

https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

00:02:55 – Giveaway

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/giveaway/

00:03:15 – Announcements

00:05:25 – You’ve got mail!

00:09:03 – Breadbox project showcase

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/bread-box/

00:11:00 – What are your three favorite species to work with and why?

00:12:05 – I’ve had issues with panel alignment using a domino…any suggestions?

00:15:37 – Have you ever done Japenese style woodworking?

00:16:12 – What’s a good alternative to southern yellow pine on the west coast?

00:17:15 – In your planing vs sanding video, planing won…why do you still sand pre-finish?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/planing-vs-sanding/

00:19:05 – Hand update

00:19:40 – Any feedback on the Festool Rotex line?

00:21:15 – Any suggestions on efficiencies in shop layout?

00:24:15 – My flattening jig gives a taper to my boards

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/flattening-workbenches-and-wide-boards-with-a-router/

00:25:40 – How flat is acceptable for a table top?

00:27:37 – What’s the rule for the speed vs coarseness on a random orbit sander?

00:28:40 – Is there a hinge brand you recommend other than Brusso? Also, thanks for the suggestion of Wood Database

https://www.wood-database.com/

00:29:37 – Is there any reason dryer vents wouldn’t work for dust collection?

00:32:20 – How do you sand pieces without having them slide all over the place?  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794WBPHK/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d

00:34:05 – What’s the best top coat for General Finishes water-based stain?

00:34:18 – What has you excited about woodworking lately?

00:35:05 – Why do you think the domino is better than other methods?

00:35:40 – How do you sand between coats of finishing?

00:37:55 – What’s up with the guild scholarships?

00:38:30 – WoodTalk update

00:40:00 – How would you finish an MDF outfeed table top?

00:43:20 – Can you recommend one or two quality sources for buying hardwood online?

https://www.bellforestproducts.com/

https://crlumber.com/

https://gobywalnut.com/

00:45:15 – Any recommendations for casters?

00:48:10 – How do you read grain direction?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NOU4E6O/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2FDNPTMSOGTDJ&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_thewoodwhisperer_dp_vv_d

00:52:15 – What’s a good earbud to cut down on shop noise?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/bluetooth-earbud-shootout/

00:55:07 – How long should I let fresh cut lumber dry?

00:57:35 – Any suggestions for dust collection in a small 12×12 shop?

00:59:18 – What’s the best bang for the buck in small shop dust collection?

00:59:50 – Would you ever consider doing an outdoor piece of furniture using drawboard joints only?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/outdoor-sitting-bench/

01:01:30 – Free guild project! Congratulations!

01:01:56 – What factors into your decision on build vs buy for shop furniture?

01:04:52 – Used Rubio for the first time…unimpressed. Should I expect more from other hard wax oils?

01:06:25 – What’s the experience when working with cypress?

01:07:16 – I usually finish with Waterlox…should I switch to a hardwax oil?

01:08:10 – What accessories go well with hand planes?

01:09:00 – Do you have a favorite 70’s/80’s era video game?

No show next week – 7/19 We will be at AWFS at the Titebond booth Thursday and Friday!

Products recommended by Marc

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewoodwhisperer

Canada! http://amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhisperer

Friday Live as a podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wood-whisperer-live-audio/id1276320132?mt=2

The stream is made possible by you! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

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Backlit LED Poster Frame Light Box

Nicole and I love movies and we are lucky to have our own home theater room. Just outside that room, is a recess with an outlet on the wall intended for a back-lit poster frame. The one that came with the house was made with fluorescent tubes and was falling apart. So this is my replacement. It features a dimmable LED light strip and a double sided poster (which gives the best results when backlit) and accepts 27″ x 40″ posters.

Download the plans:

Sketchup File
PDF Cut List
Sketchup File (metric)
PDF Cut List (metric)

Here are affiliate links to some of the tools and materials used in the build:

Threaded Inserts
Connector bolts
Countersink Bit
LED Light Strip
Aluminum Tape
Flush Trim Saw

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One-Handed Demo – Friday Live!

00:01:50 – It’s Friday Live!

00:02:05 – Announcements

Win a JET 13″ Helical Style Bench Top Planer worth over $700!

Matt’s Spice Box & Spoon Guild project leaves Pre-Order today! https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/pro...

Marc announced a new Guild project that starts next week:

00:06:53 – Are there any good resources for designing furniture for carcasses without small feet?

00:07:52 – How much detail do you plan on going into on the through tenons on the breadbox?

00:08:45 – If I only have the free level of the guild, can I still view the live viewing tonight?

00:09:48 – M Power Tools Router Base and Guide System Demo

00:24:19 – Coupon Code for M Power Tools (Only applies to their website. Not the Amazon store.) Use the code WHISPER50 to get $50 off the Mega BUNDLE: CRB7 + MHLF, Edge Trim & Edge Guide. Coupon expires July 19th

MPower in the Amazon Store

00:29:00 – What’s the difference between edge and face grain?

00:31:05 – Can you talk to the show pack lumber more at Austin Hardwoods?

00:31:50 – Do you ever have in-person guild events?

00:32:55 – I’m making a pine toybox…do I need to porefill?

00:34:43 – What do you use for an air compressor in your shop?

00:36:18 – What are some lesser-known tools that everyone should have?

00:38:20 – What are your thoughts on Wen tools?

00:38:30 – Any plans on doing a router basics video?

00:40:05 – Where do you get the leather covers for your holdfasts?

00:40:55 – When does the voting begin for the guild scholarship?

00:41:40 – Thank you new Patreon supporters

00:41:55 – Any chance on making doors or panels with the domino?

00:43:30 – Will the M Power Tools jig be in the WoodWhisperer Amazon store?

00:46:04 – Do you think Festool price is worth it vs other professional grade tools?

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/what-happened-with-festool/

00:48:29 – If I start now, can I finish the Advent Calendar by Advent?

00:49:58 – Why do you think the edge guide system is necessary?

00:52:07 – Any yard game / summer-related builds in the future?

00:54:17 – Do you need a wheel or marking gauge for dovetails?

00:55:30 – Who makes the hexagon brass mallet on your back wall?

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DemasWoodShop

00:57:13 – Have you ever done a project with regrets after learning knew things?

00:59:43 – Guild project winner! Congratulations!

Products recommended by Marc

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewoodwhisperer

Canada! http://amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhisperer

Friday Live as a podcast

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

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