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In this interview we have the opportunity to speak with John Economaki, founder and president of Bridge City Tool Works. John started out as a designer/craftsman, but after developing allergies to wood dust, had to find a new career. John has always been a designer at heart and soon discovered that woodworkers were interested in many of the designs and improvements he had made to tools while building furniture for a living. Fast forward to today, and you have one of the most innovative companies in the world when it comes to woodworking tools.We hope you enjoy!CraigP.S. Be sure to check out our website for all kinds of other resources to help in your pursuit of this craft.www.WoodworkersResource.com

For the first time ever, I am using mail-ordered wood. This material came from Bell Forest Products and I was very impressed with the quality. The shipment came in two packs and contained some really nice wide bubinga boards, as well as a piece ebony for the trim and some spalted maple for the doors. I sticker and stack the wood and talk about acclimation, and how it pertains to this particular situation. I talk a little bit about moisture meters as well and finish up by showing my strategy for cutting the cabinet parts out of the rough lumber so that the grain flows nicely.

A huge thanks to Shannon from www.rogersfinewoodworking.com for hearing the call and answering! Shannon is today's guest host here at Matt's Basement Workshop and he's talking about woodturning. This a great opportunity for anyone who's interested in getting started with turning, since currently I don't do it myself. If you'd like to learn more about Shannon visit his blog the Rennassiance Woodworker or email him at shannon@rogersfinewoodworking.com. WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!! If you have the time, please take the new listener survey or click on the link at the website. When you do you'll be entered to win an iPod Touch. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. Coming up in September Hendrik is back and we're answering whatever questions you submit. So get them in!! Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below powered by Podbean.com To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose Save Target as

A huge thanks to Shannon Rogers for answering the call for anyone who was interested in guest hosting an episode while I recharged my batteries during July.Shannon recorded a great episode regarding turning, which is something I currently don't do. So enjoy and hopefully we can get Shannon to come back again and tell us more.To find out more about Shannon, head over to his blog at www.rogersfinewoodworking.com or email Shannon at shannon@rogersfinewoodworking.com . And of course don't forget if you have comments, questions or suggestions please email me at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at 231 354-2338.

This is just a simple video demonstrating how I chop a mortise using a chisel. One reason this technique is supposedly better than drilling (followed by hogging out the waste) is that the levering action of the chisel helps to tidy up the walls of the mortise.I dunno about that, but this is a fairly quick way of making a decent mortise.

A presentation by Router Table Depot. The router table is the most popular tool in the workshop due to its versatility.

It's the middle of July and while technically...I'm still on vacation, it's time to give away some great schwag to some even greater listeners!! This week we have a set of 2-1/2 Whiteside Brass Height Gages for one lucky winner and a great title from Sterling Publishing for another lucky listener. That's right, two lucky winners this week! Oh and by the way, checkout the video for today's show...I have a little surprise for everyone. Warning though!! The sound is left channel only...a new bug popped up and I'm working on it. If you're interested in getting a set of your own gauges from Woodcraft click here, Whiteside Brass Height Gauges . WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!! If you have the time, please take the new listener survey, and when you do you'll be entered to win an iPod Touch. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below powered by Podbean.com To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose Save Target as

It's time for some more schwag to be given away!! We have two schwag drawings today, a set of 2-1/2" Whiteside Brass Height Gages and a great book from Sterling Publishing.Also I have a little surprise for everyone...but I'm still working out the kinks, so it'll look great but it might sound...Mattish!Want a free iPod Touch? Take a survey at mattsbasementworkshop.com and you'll be thrown into a drawing for one...so good luck!Want to win free woodworking schwag? Enter at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com.

Author: i3ds Added: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:09:39 -0800 Duration: 30WoodMarvels.com is all about instilling a sense of pride in not only yourself but in those around you while creating a carbon neutral impact on the environment! We sell easy to build, measurement free plans digitally over the internet at http://woodmarvels.com.

Author: DigitalRoute Added: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:39:40 -0800 Duration: 120A demonstration of the CarveWright CNC Wood Carving Machine controls. Just a short (introductory) video to introduce you to the full length video located on our website. For the complete version, click http://wood-carving-machine-tips.com/?ID=ytDR

Author: DigitalRoute Added: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:39:29 -0800 Duration: 103CarveWright CNC Wood Carving Machine gets powered up for the first time. A short intro video to the full length version on my website. For the complete video, click http://wood-carving-machine-tips.com/?ID=ytDR

Here's our interview with the Dean of Windsor Chairmakers, Michael Dunbar. Michael, along with his wife Sue, are owners of the The Windsor Institute , the only school in the world dedicated to teaching the art of building Windsor chairs. He has single handedly been responsible for the revival of building Windsor chairs, an art that was almost lost. Michael and his staff have also worked with many tool makers to improve the specialized tools involved in the making of chairs. His enthusiasm for Windsor chairs and for hand tools comes through loud and clear during our interview. I know you're going to enjoy listening to Michael talk about how he got started in woodworking, The Windsor Institute, and what he will be teaching at this year's Woodworking in America Conference. After listening to the interview come back and check out The Windsor Institute's website to learn more about all the different classes that are available, and while you're there, be sure to catch up on what Michael is writing on his blog .

In this episdoe I answer Micharel's question: Is there a difference if you suntan cherry before or after applying the finish?

Author: DigitalRoute Added: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:39:31 -0800 Duration: 145CarveWright CNC Wood Carving Machine is unpacked. Brand new in the box. DigitalRoute is your host. A short intro video to to the full length version on my website. I introduce you to this amazing machine. I explain what is in the box, the ...

This week in wood, 17. Tool reviews and an amusing little twist. I hope you enjoy.

It's time to wrap up the bookcase project, so I'm applying the finish and more...thanks for watching.

Time for the fifth and final installment of the Child's Bookcase Project. In today's episode I demonstrate my finishing technique with Shellac and a few other goodies too. Of course I can't guarantee you'll learn much about the finishing but you should get a good laugh! Coming up in September, Hendrik is back and we're doing an open Q head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey. To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose Save Target as

When it comes to finding a tool(s) that can speed up your set up of router bits or blades I've been very skeptical. But I've been won over by the brass height gauges from Whiteside. These little pieces of brass allow me to accurately set up bits so quickly I'm still convinced I'm doing something wrong, but the fact is these accurate results are repeatable over and over... If you're interested in learning more about these gauges click here Whiteside Brass Height Gauges . If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey. To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose Save Target as

When it comes to finding a tool(s) that can speed up your set up of router bits or blades I've been very skeptical. But I've been won over by the brass height gauges from Whiteside. These little pieces of brass allow me to accurately set up bits so quickly I'm still convinced I'm doing something wrong, but the fact is these accurate results are repeatable over and over... If you're interested in learning more about these gauges click here Whiteside Brass Height Gauges . If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below powered by Podbean.com To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose Save Target as

Time to embark on our next project: a Gadget Station. An interesting point of interest with this project is that the recipient is the one and only, Leo Laporte (The Tech Guy).

In this episode I show:1. How the sun changes the color of cherry, much like the sun tans our skin, and2. How to make "buttons", to replace figure-8s to attach a stool top to the base

We start the veneering process.

www.shopsmithacademy.com presents: Shopsmith Reborn, Part 2: How to clean and inspect the headstok of a used Mark V. Author.craftsman Nick Engler tears down the headstock of a used 1964 Mark V, cleans and inspects the parts and subassemblies, then explains what parts need to by replaced and why.

Our first interview is with the Dean of Windsor Chairmakers, Michael Dunbar. Michael, along with his wife Sue, are owners of the The Windsor Institute , the only school in the world dedicated to teaching the art of building Windsor chairs. He has single handedly been responsible for the revival of building Windsor chairs, an art that was almost lost. Michael and his staff have also worked with many tool makers to improve the specialized tools involved in the making of chairs. His enthusiasm for Windsor chairs and for hand tools comes through loud and clear during our interview. I know you're going to enjoy listening to Michael talk about how he got started in woodworking, The Windsor Institute, and what he will be teaching at this years Woodworking in America Conference. After listening to the interview come back and check out The Windsor Institute's website to learn more about all the different classes that are available, and while you're there, be sure to catch up on what Michael is writing on his blog .

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This is a very important interview for the furniture design and woodworking community as a whole with Wendell Castle.Those of you who follow the blog are prepared for this interview. You have been exposed to his web site, gone through his design process, and I have built a piece inspired by Castle in stack and bent lamination. techniques that Castle brought to the forefront in pushing furniture design. This interview is the culmination of presenting to you, a very important figure in our craft.We all know Maloof, Nakishima, and Carpenter, but it was Wendell Castle who pushed the boundaries of art and furniture. And one of the original 5 to open the Smithsonians', Renwick Gallery.Enjoy part 1 of the interview, I'm excited to be with Wendell, and we go into areas other individuals wouldn't know how to get to.Prior to our sit-down, Mr Castle menioned he didn't know the answers to many of my questions, but that's OK, lets just go somewhere. What a great opportunity this approach provided me and it played out to the max.Enjoy.................. history will prove this interview to be very important.Neil

It's been a little while but lumber species of the month is back again. Today though, we're not talking about a specific species of lumber but more of an beneficial defect that can be found in lumber. Spalted lumber refers to any lumber in which a fungus or mold has begun to decay the wood and leaves a really unique pattern and color in the grain that looks like nothing else. Thanks to Highland Woodworking for donating a WoodSlicer Resaw Bandsaw Blade for this week's schwag giveaway. If you're in the market for a great blade, this is the one. It resawed 4/4, 4 wide red oak boards on my 1/3 HP, 50 year old bandsaw like it was slicing bread (no exaggeration!!). And if you're not in the market for a bandsaw blade at least stop by and enter for a chance to win a Festool Kapex during their 30th Anniversary Giveaway. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. If you have the time, please take the new listener survey. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below powered by Podbean.com To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose Save Target as

The return of lumber species of the month. Except rather than a species we're talking about a beneficial defect in lumber...beneficial in the decorative sense.Thanks to Highland Woodworking for donating a WoodSlicer Resaw Bandsaw Blade for this week's schwag winner!