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It’s not that I’m totally geeked…

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

By watching paper-thin curls of wood coming out of a plane… OK, I am.  This video is a 2005 Nishiyama Ookananna planing demo that shows just how perfect the curls of wood can be coming out of a Japanese plane…

It’s just poetry in motion…  Something I hope to aspire to accomplish sometime in my woodworking career.

Posted by Tom, in How-to, Video 5 Comments »

A master at work…

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

So, who is Frank Klausz?  Only about one of the most accomplished woodworkers in the world.  Frank has written a number of books and produced videos about how to cut dovetails and do other precision woodworking.

In this video, done by Popular Woodworking’s Glen Huey, see how this Hungarian-born craftsman can cut dovetails in less time than it can take to microwave a frozen dinner…

Posted by Tom, in Link of the week, Video 4 Comments »

I’m not sure what it is…

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

But, I do know it’s impressive!  Talk about some precision woodwork…

Posted by Tom, in Shop Talk, Video 2 Comments »

Sharpening your chisels

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Wood Magazine’s editor Jeff Mertz is back with an interesting step-by-step procedure to put a razor sharp edge on his chisels. Sit back, relax and see how you can turn your chisels from paint scrapers to precision tools that are a pleasure to use.

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Link of the week

Friday, May 16th, 2008

How to cut a curved tapered leg

This is an interesting video by Kevin Boyle of Wood Magazine. If you ever wanted to add some curve and grace to a piece you are building, here’s the how-to for adding some flair to your next project. Makes you want to go out and use the band saw, doesn’t it?

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Woodworking Around the world

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

So, you think you are a pretty decent woodworker? Do you think you need more tools to get the job done? If so, check out this video from Basit Design Furniture.

The company is based in Colorado, and their manufacturing facilities are in India, Pakistan and Indonesia. These craftsmen can turn out beautiful furniture using mostly hand tools. The work is exquisite, to say the least.


Makes you want to do more work with hand tools, doesn’t it?

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