Marc Spagnuolo's Blog, page 39

Double Your Drawer Storage

Most drawers in the shop include a lot of wasted space. Even at only 6″ deep, most of my drawers are only at half capacity because nothing in there sits higher than 3″. Taking some inspiration from my kitchen, I decided to retro-fit an existing drawer with a sliding tray system. It requires a little bit of surgery on the drawer but in the end, doubling the capacity makes it totally worth the effort.

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Now You See Her, Now You Don’t – Friday Live!

2:30 – Thanks to new Patreon Supporters! – https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

3:50 – Six more days to pre-order the new book! – https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/store/extras/books/

5:08 – Can I use sandpaper on glass to flatten a water stone without a proper flattening stone?

7:38 – How well does TiteWrap work to hold glue ups together?

9:55 – What is a good general purpose blade for curves and resawing on the bandsaw?

12:30 – Can you number the first 100 books that were pre-ordered?

14:30 – What manufacturer do you use for table saw blades, and where do you get re-sharpened?

16:32 – How do I get support on guild sales orders? https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/contact

17:30 – Why don’t you do little skits in your videos anymore?

21:25 – Do you know how to get better dust collection for a flattening jig?

23:45 – Do you have a preferred brand and style of chisel for general work?

26:10 – Is there a benefit to any of the 150 orbital sanders from Festool?

27:47 – Are there any reasons not to integrate a router table into the miter station?

28:44 – How do you sign your work so it doesn’t bleed through the finish?

32:00 – Have you ever considered a Tormek for sharpening?

33:27 – How do you presubmit questions? https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

34:35 – Time to move Deadpool.

34:48 – Do you ever have a problem of getting out into the shop?

38:50 – Is there a benchtop jointer that you can recommend?

39:52 – Is there something to toughen up an oil based poly finish?

41:25 – Where did you get the siding on your wall?

41:45 – Thoughts on ROS paper brands?

44:55 – What is the international shipping cost for the book?

46:14 – Any recommendations on brands and sizes of jointers?

49:41 – Are Jet and Powermatic owned by the same company?

51:10 – Are dedicated mortise chisels worth it?

52:20 – Are there any safety issues cutting on far side of the router bit?

53:40 – Is a dado better than a rabbet for shelving?

55:40 – How is the Beadlock system?

59:40 – Ashley Harwood’s Guild Project – https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/bowl-turning/

1:00:12 – What grits do you use when sanding between paint?

1:01:19 – Does Ashley Harwood have a YouTube channel? https://www.instagram.com/ashleyharwoodturning/

1:04:35 – Guild Project Winner!

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Products recommended by Marc

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Finally the Book Pre-Order! – Friday Live!

0:42 – Welcome to Friday Live

1:06 – Marc’s book is ready for pre-orders!

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/essential-joinery-pre-order/

2:35 – FAQ about the special pre-order bonus for the book

7:20 – Happy Birthday Brian Knab!

8:03 – Thanks Patreon Supporters!

https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

9:01 – Any recommendations for a table saw for a woodworker on a budget?

12:57 – When Nicole made the Pot Pie, did the bottom crust fully cook?

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/26317/chicken-pot-pie-ix/

13:55 – How do you protect the shop\tools when you are spraying finish?

17:00 – What may be causing my router to jump when routing mortises?

21:00 – How can you tell what are the tails and pins\where should they go?

24:01 – Do you have any tips to keep the holy galahad or Kutzall from clogging?

26:00 – Will a dye on Cherry also darken with age?

27:11 – Can we move Deadpool each week?

27:45 – How much money will I spend at a woodworking show?

29:44 – Have you are will you make a video working on Ironwood?

31:06 – When do you decide you need EyePro as well as Ear\Breathing?

33:09 – Will adding alcohol to shellac extend the shelf life?

34:04 – Do you have any tips on designing rocking chairs?

34:38 – Why do people buy router tables over shapers?

39:38 – Do you need to detension a bandsaw at the end of each day?

42:28 – Is there an issue applying finish in the cold and then bringing it inside?

44:16 – Gaming Coffee Table Project has been released!

Guild Project – https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/projects/gaming-dining-table/

Free Video – https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/gaming-coffee-table/

44:48 – You can repurpose the kids kitchen stepstool!

https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/kids-kitchen-step-stool/

46:05 – EssentialJoinery.Com – New Book!

Check out our main Woodworking channel for projects and techniques: http://youtube.com/thewoodwhisperer

Check out our website: http://thewoodwhisperer.com

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

Products recommended by Marc

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For the Canadians! http://amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhisperer

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Gaming Coffee Table

This past Summer I had the honor of teaching a class at the Marc Adams School. The class was to be a scaled-down version of the Gaming Dining Table (Free Version) (Premium Guild Version). Because it’s never a good idea to teach a class on something you never actually built before, I decided to build the prototype and film the process. This video is just a quick overview of the process so if you want the additional details and the plans, you’ll have to pick up the Gaming Dining Table build at TheWoodWhispererGuild.com.

A special thanks to the folks who joined me in Indiana to build one of these fun little tables. Well, except for David. David just build whatever he wanted. (Sorry for the inside joke)

Stuff I Used

Osmo Polyx Oil
T-Slot Bit – 142-0805
White Scotch Bright Pads

Gallery

Look close enough and you’ll see how “well-used” this table is. It’s the coffee table we keep in the family room so it gets plenty of abuse. I probably should have photographed it right after it was finished six months ago but hey, this is real woodworking life!

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Spag Sanity Break – Friday Live 12/28/18

3:40 – Marc’s “vacation”

5:40 – New coasters!

6:33 – Happy Festivus

7:30 – Marc got new socks

9:40 – A letter from a fan

13:30 – What are the pros and cons of using a miter saw vs table saw for crosscuts?

15:30 – Jon Funk is a swell guy!

16:35 – When is WoodTalk coming back?

16:53 – How does epoxy go through the planer?

18:19 – For a sliding dovetail, should I glue the whole joint or just a section of it?

20:20 – Is there a relationship between pin to tail ratio and dovetail strength?

22:31 – Do you have any info on the book presale deal?

23:33 – How do you reset the bevel angles on your plane irons?

25:58 – What are your must-have tablesaw accessories?

36:00 – Is the Sawstop sliding table attachment worth the cost?

37:15 – Should I tighten a drill chuck in all three of the holes or just one?

40:08 – What’s with the clock? http://amazon.com/shop/thewoodwhisperer

40:47 – Do you find mortise chisels more efficient than regular chisels when prying up mortises?

43:10 – How do you feel about your carbide tipped drill bits?

45:43 – Is it safer to use a 7″ blade in a 10″ tablesaw?

48:18 – Do you have a recommendation for a quiet air compressor?

51:06 – What are your top time-saving tips for hobby woodworkers?

56:55 – Thanks to new Patrons! – https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

58:50 – Business dealings with Russia

Check out our main Woodworking channel for projects and techniques: http://youtube.com/thewoodwhisperer

Check out our website: http://thewoodwhisperer.com and Guild http://thewoodwhispererguild.com

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

Products recommended by Marc

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

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Mike’s Garage Shop

My table saw, drill press, jointer, and bench top morticer are Powermatic. My bandsaw, orbital sander, and dust catcher are by Rikon. The smaller equipment such as 12” miter saw; 15 gallon compressor; and my various types of drills, both electric power and battery, are by DeWalt. My router equipment is a nice combination of both DeWalt and Porter Cable. The types of compressed air fasteners are all by Bosch and Passload.

My shop and all it’s equipment take up the 649 square feet of a small garage. It has taken me almost three years to make, and sometimes remake, cabinets and storage for all the equipment and tools necessary to do my work. I am a retired rough frame and trim carpenter. I am enjoying my retirement years doing what I like to do best with what I think is the best and still affordable equipment to do anything my mind is still able to conjure up.

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I Don’t Know Margo – Friday Live 12/21/18

Woodpeckers Corner Jig order deadline is Dec 31st!

Check out our main Woodworking channel for projects and techniques: http://youtube.com/thewoodwhisperer

Check out our website for free plans: https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/free-plans/

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

Products recommended by Marc

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http://www.amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhisperer

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Marc’s Meat – Friday Live 12/14/18

0:44 – Welcome to Friday Live!

1:42 – Items\gifts received in the mail

2:28 – Awesome package received!

4:09 – When will card scrapers be back in stock?!

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/tww-card-scraper/6:20 – How can you remove dried glue from the corner of a bookcase?

7:29 – Do you think you might update already completed guild projects? (Such as the Chest of Drawers)

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/chest-of-drawers/9:16 – Why did you use Osmo’s food grade finish over PolyX?

11:!0 – How’s the electrical heating working in Marc’s shop?

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13:00 – Respirator for people with beards!

https://pekesafety.com/product/powercap-powered-particulate-respirator/

27:08 – Any thoughts on what finish to put on the Ruobo?

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

28:16 – Have you thought about converting the guild to a physical school?

30:25 – How would you make a very wide taper on the underside of a table?

31:44 – Do you have a plan to have a Bell Forest package for the Gaming Coffee Table?

32:40 – Do you do anything to protect your Sonos One in the shop?

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33:54 – What hoses do you recommend for dust collection?

34:30 – Gift for Marc……. And the audience

35:10 – New Meat Affiliate!

http://butcherbox.com/woodwhisperer

41:04 – How do you handle temp vs ventilation?

42:23 – Are you still running the Guild Mentorship program on Facebook? http://thewoodwhispererguild.com/ment...

43:37 – Which Tried & True product do you recommend?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DL10MK/?tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.idea.3QN2LXQZFF81P&creativeASIN=B003DL10MK&ref=exp_thewoodwhisperer_lv_dp_vv_d

44:26 – How would you glue up a cutting board with a breadboard end?

46:33 – Would the positive air pressure mask dry out contacts?

48:30 – Do you use floating tenons? Would you mix standard and floating tenons?

50:16 – What gloves do you use when applying finish?

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51:50 – Would you buy a domino or upgrade a DeWalt Lunchbox planer?

52:57 – Would laminating boards work when the temperature is getting into 50 degrees?

54:41 – How would you do stopped angle channels in a challenge coin holder?

55:36 – What is your opinion on making the Maloof chair with only hand tools?

https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/product/sculpted-rocker/59:32 – Thanks to our new Patreon supporters!

https://www.patreon.com/woodwhisperer

Check out our main Woodworking channel for projects and techniques: http://youtube.com/thewoodwhisperer

Check out our website for free plans: https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/free-plans/

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

Products recommended by Marc

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

http://www.amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhisperer

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Bunk Bed With Slide

My son has been asking for a bunk bed for a while. To be honest, I procrastinated due to the scale of the project and I am surprised Nicole didn’t just go out and buy one. Thankfully, she didn’t and this sweet bunk bed with slide is the result.

Built with a crap-ton of Alder from my local supplier Austin Hardwoods, the bed is big, heavy, and takes a while to build. But the smile on your kid’s face makes it work every second of effort.

Plans will be available soon.

Stuff Used in the Video

Festool application pad
Planer Brackets
Festool Domino XL Connectors
Domino XL
Domino 500
Lee Valley Drawing Bow
Amana Countersink
Tapered Plug Cutters
Leather Shop Apron
Titebond Extend
Ryobi Buffer
Terricloth Polishing Bonnets
Rubio Monocoat Walnut

Pics

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide

We haven’t done an old school Gift Guide video in a while so we decided to do one live on our Friday Live show. Because the video was recorded live, it’s not quite as “hi res” as our usual content. But we thought you’d enjoy seeing some of these gift recommendations anyway. You probably know I’m a tech geek as well so some of these items are a little “off topic” but have some tie-in to life as a shop woodworker.

If you shop using any Amazon links below, we’ll get a small portion of the sale as Amazon affiliates.

Most of the products can be found in our Gift Guide directly on Amazon. Click here for the Holiday Gift Guide. 

Items not found on Amazon.com:

Wood Whisperer Branded Scraper
Blue Spruce Chisels

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