American Craftsman Workshop
About this original series
The goal of the American Craftsman Workshop is to share woodworking skills and ideas. I am a professional Designer~Craftsman and I have built a fine portfolio of unique high-end projects. I am self-taught but my achievements were not without guidance from other fine woodworkers that were generous with their knowledge and support. This video medium is an opportunity for me to share with larger group than would be possible otherwise. I am sharing with others because of the generosity that has been shown to me. This is why I came up with the motto "Share the Love~Share the Knowledge." I also believe that woodworkers rate among the finest and most genuine people. If more focused on a craft like this, whatever it may be, the world could be a more peaceful and productive place. This is how I came up with my other favorite motto which I shall leave you with.Peace, Love, & WoodworkingTodd A. Clippingerhttp://www.amcraftsman.com
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# Episodes
6 episodes -
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Episodes of American Craftsman Workshop
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Brian Havens Visits the American Craftsman Works...
Brian Havens visits me in the American Craftsman Workshop from San Jose, CA to help get a Shaker Bench built in time for a charity fundraiser auction. ; We built the Shaker Bench of black walnut and got it done in time...just barely. Join us as we discuss our experience in building the Shaker Bench for Charity. Recorded 5 March 2011
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Release date
Mar 18, 2011
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Runtime
09:52
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Using Toner to Add or Change Color
This video demonstrates the use of toner, made with dye, to add color to a woodworking project. In this episode, I use toner to change the existing color of a set of French doors. These doors are for my clients so this is a live project. This is not a comprehensive dissertation on the use of dyes and toner. I am limited to the use of what is necessary to complete this particular project, but the principles and the basics are very well applied and demonstrated. I hope that you enjoy this video ...
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Release date
Sep 13, 2009
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Runtime
09:31
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Design Thoughts on a Shaker Inspired Bench
The most difficult part of making furniture is creating the design. I share some of the thought process for creating my Shaker inspired bench. I also share a little about the construction of this beautiful piece of furniture. Some woodworkers may wonder what joinery is acceptable or taboo in their project, it will surprise many woodworkers what type of joinery I used in this bench. I share some construction technique but this is not intended to be a "how to" video. Instead, it is a video that ...
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Release date
Jul 24, 2009
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Runtime
08:18
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Trusting Your Glue Joints
Many woodworkers lack confidence in their glue joints. The way to overcome that is by getting to know your products and materials. This is accomplished by experimenting and testing - particularly through destructive testing. In this video I show a couple of the methods that I use to test my glue joints. Testing your joints to the point of wood failure will give you quite a bit of information. Close examination of the results will allow you to understand if you may suffer product failure in you...
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Release date
Apr 30, 2009
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Runtime
08:03
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Living In Montana
This is a slideshow that I put together as I was practicing with my computer slideshow program. I still have a longway to go but I though everyone might enjoy it.The images are from around the area where I live in Billings, MT
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Release date
Jan 18, 2009
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Runtime
03:17
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The American Craftsman Workshop - Sharpening Cab...
This video is for any woodworker that has difficulty learning how to sharpen a cabinet scraper or card scraper (I use the terms interchangeably.)I use a very simple method of sharpening this tool using only a few strokes on a mill file. Typical methods are very complicated and frustrating for many woodworkers and the cabinet scraper ends up lying in the bottm of a tool drawer never to be used.I find this a shame because it is an amazing tool and I could not live without it in my shop. I share ...
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Release date
Dec 29, 2008
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Runtime
13:47
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