WoodworkersResource

About this original series

A video podcast all about woodworking. We'll look at how to setup a shop, what tools you need, how to set up and maintain your tools, finishing techniques, jigs, tips and techniques, and much, much more. We'll also be looking at helping kids learn woodworking. During these segments we'll be looking at ways to get your kids interested in this craft, what tools are better equiped for kids to use, and we'll build some fun and useful projects that will also build there confidence.

  • Category

    How To

  • # Episodes

    37 episodes

  • Rating

    TV-G

Episodes of WoodworkersResource

    • Play Cutting Large Tenons for Workbench Part II - WoodworkersResource on Blip WoodworkersResource episodes on Blip

      Cutting Large Tenons for Workbench Part II

      This is Part II of cutting large tenons for our Holtzapffel workbench.

      • Release date
        Feb 10, 2010
      • Runtime
        09:23
    • Play Cutting Large Tenons for Workbench - WoodworkersResource on Blip WoodworkersResource episodes on Blip

      Cutting Large Tenons for Workbench

      In this episode we look at another process in building the Holtzapffel workbench.

      • Release date
        Feb 10, 2010
      • Runtime
        09:34
    • Play How to Mill Lumber Four Square - WoodworkersResource on Blip WoodworkersResource episodes on Blip

      How to Mill Lumber Four Square

      One of the foundations of furniture making is starting with lumber that is four square, meaning that all four sides are square (90 degrees) to each other. Preparing rough cut lumber is critical when building any project because it will effect how joints come together, how doors will hang, etc. There are eight steps to getting lumber to four square: Step 1: Cross cut material to rough length Step 2: Rip material to rough width Step 3: Flatten one face flat Step 4: Square on edge to the newly fl...

      • Release date
        May 6, 2009
      • Runtime
        24:29
    • Play Building a Book Holder - WoodworkersResource on Blip WoodworkersResource episodes on Blip

      Building a Book Holder

      (Here's a video of a project for kids to build.) In this video, we build a simple but very useful project, a book holder. When this video was shot Mother's Day was fast approaching and I needed to come up with a project that kids could make for their Moms. I think you'll see while watching the video that a book holder is really a great project for Mom or anyone that gets frustrated from constantly holding a book open because the pages are always trying to flip closed. We have recently branched...

      • Release date
        May 4, 2009
      • Runtime
        23:22
    • Play Bench Hook Jig - WoodworkersResource on Blip WoodworkersResource episodes on Blip

      Bench Hook Jig

      If you own a back saw or a Japanese saw and you want a fast and accurate way of cutting stock to length without leaving your bench, then you need to build this jig. It's deceptively simply in it's design, but don't let that fool you. This jig can do much more than make square cuts. Watch the video to find out even more useful ways to put this jig to work.And after watching the video, go to our website and leave your comments on other ways to use the bench hook jig.www.WoodworkersResource.comCr...

      • Release date
        Apr 9, 2009
      • Runtime
        09:12
    • Play Sharpening Card Scrapers Part II - WoodworkersResource on Blip WoodworkersResource episodes on Blip

      Sharpening Card Scrapers Part II

      (Sharpening Card Scrapers Part II)This is video taken from the Woodworking in America Conference 2008. Chris Schwarz of Popular Woodworking, covers his research into the many different ways to sharpen a card scraper and discusses what he found to be important (and those things that didn't seem to make a difference). Topics Covered:Why tear-out happensWhat to do to prevent itWhy card scrapers are great at removing tear out Filing the edgesUsing shapening stones to polish the edgesBurnishing the...

      • Release date
        Dec 23, 2008
      • Runtime
        39:08
    • Play Sharpening Card Scrapers - WoodworkersResource on Blip WoodworkersResource episodes on Blip

      Sharpening Card Scrapers

      This is video taken from the Woodworking in America Conference 2008. Chris Schwarz of Popular Woodworking, covers his research into the many different ways to sharpen a card scraper and discusses what he found to be important (and those things that didn't seem to make a difference). Topics Covered:Why tear-out happensWhat to do to prevent itWhy card scrapers are great at removing tear out Filing the edgesUsing shapening stones to polish the edgesBurnishing the edgesand much more... This is a s...

      • Release date
        Dec 23, 2008
      • Runtime
        34:05
    • Play Dovetailing: Pins vs. Tails Part III - WoodworkersResource on Blip WoodworkersResource episodes on Blip

      Dovetailing: Pins vs. Tails Part III

      This is part III of our series on Dovetailing: Pins vs. Tails. This footage was taken at the Woodworking in America Conference 2008. Frank Klausz and Roy Underhill discuss: Different hand saws for cutting dovetailsCutting half-blind dovetalis for drawersCutting mitered dovetails by handUsing alcohol powered tools (Don't try this at home!)Frank puts on a sharpening clinic for chiselsThis is the last segment of the dovetailing workshop. For more videos from the Woodworking in America Conference ...

      • Release date
        Dec 12, 2008
      • Runtime
        33:02
    • Play Dovetailing: Pins vs. Tails Part II - WoodworkersResource on Blip WoodworkersResource episodes on Blip

      Dovetailing: Pins vs. Tails Part II

      This is Part II of Dovetailing: Pins vs. Tails that we shot at the Woodworking in America Conference 2008. In this episode Frank Klausz and Roy Underhill discuss:Which Type of glue works best for dovetailsRoy shows how to drill a square hole with a forgotten toolHow to incorporate moulding with dovetailsOrienting tails and pins in different furnitureMaking dovetails to your taste instead of measuring Part III of Dovetailing: Pins vs. Tails can be found on our website as well as other video tak...

      • Release date
        Dec 12, 2008
      • Runtime
        35:23
    • Play Dovetailing: Pins vs. Tails Part I - WoodworkersResource on Blip WoodworkersResource episodes on Blip

      Dovetailing: Pins vs. Tails Part I

      This is video taken at the Woodworking in America Conference in Berea, KY. The class was titled: Dovetailing: Pin vs. Tails and was taught by Roy Underhill and Frank Klausz. This was a great class to be apart of. Roy Underhill was absolutely hilarious! Who knew? And if you're new to hand-cut dovetails or if you're undecided as to which should come first, pins or tails, then this video is for you.Just as a teaser, Frank is a firm belever in pins first, Roy a firm believer in tails first. It def...

      • Release date
        Dec 9, 2008
      • Runtime
        01:02:23
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