Woodworking with The Wood Whisperer
497 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsLearn how to design and build furniture with Marc Spagnuolo, The Wood Whisperer. Develop new skills with our video project and technique tutorials. For more information, in-depth articles, and wood shop tours, visit us at TheWoodWhisperer.com.
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Episodes
90 – SketchUp Basics: Trunk Lid (Part 2 of 3)
June 09, 2009 06:53In part two of our three part series, Aaron shows us how to make the frame parts for the top of our lid.
89 – SketchUp Basics: Trunk Lid (Part 1 of 3)
June 04, 2009 03:00SketchUp can be a little intimidating for first time users. Aaron Marshall helps demystify this handy program.
88 – Safety Q&A
May 08, 2009 15:45Working with small parts, installation and safe use of a dado blade, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste in the shop.
87 – Respirators in the Wood Shop
May 08, 2009 15:42A quick review of the dust and fumes that can make our lives miserable in the shop, and why we need respirators for pro-active protection.
86 – Interview with Darrell Peart
April 14, 2009 05:49An interview with furniture-maker, author, and instructor, Darrell Peart at the William Ng School in Anaheim, CA.
85 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk (4 of 4)
April 06, 2009 15:04Applying the faux walnut straps, spraying water-based finish, and installing the tansu hardware.
84 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk (3 of 4)
March 19, 2009 16:32Pre-finishing tips and the assembly and glueup processes from start to finish. I also made a few mistakes on the top so I show how I go about repairing them.
83 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk (2 of 4)
March 05, 2009 16:51Cutting and assembling parts for the steamer trunk and a review of techniques that will help you when working with plans.
Sawing off a Box Top
February 25, 2009 17:24This mini covers the process of sawing off a box top. This particular box is part of the Sawmill Creek Forum's Keepsake Box Collaboration.
82 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk (1 of 4)
February 23, 2009 20:04Building the frames that make up the sides of the trunk case. Grain matching and tips, tricks, and overall strategy for working with plans.
81 – DeWalt Tracksaw Review
February 13, 2009 04:10My review of the DeWalt Tracksaw and a comparison to the Festool TS saws.
80 – Nicole’s Picture Frame
February 08, 2009 20:21A very special frame for a very special girl! I show you how to use solid wood as a substrate for veneer.
79 – David Marks Project in Progress
January 25, 2009 23:35A quick look into David's latest creation. Its a massive disc-shaped turned piece with a big marquetry image on the front.
78 – David Marks Gallery Tour
January 19, 2009 16:06A tour of David Marks' art gallery! The tour finishes up with David on the drums!
David Marks Shop Tour
January 06, 2009 16:20A visit and shop tour with furniture-maker, designer, artist, and host of Woodworks, David J. Marks.
76 – Lessons Learned from Past Projects
December 19, 2008 16:44I pull out a number of old projects and examine them closely for damage, flaws and evidence of wood movement.
75 – Road Trip to Wood Werks Supply
December 12, 2008 15:47A visit to Woodwerks Supply, Inc. in Columbus, OH.
74 – 2008 Holiday Gift Guide
December 02, 2008 22:53Looking for something for that special woodworker in your life? Try the 2008 Holiday Gift Guide!
72 – Contemporary Clock
November 18, 2008 05:48A small contemporary clock that you can build in a weekend!
71 – Folding Magazine Rack
November 13, 2008 02:02How to make a simple and elegant collapsible magazine rack.
70 – A Chat with Leo Laporte
November 03, 2008 17:28We drove all the way up to Petaluma, CA to deliver the gadget station to the one and only, Leo Laporte.
69 – Gadget Station (12 of 12)
October 29, 2008 23:51Hinge installation, pegging the tenons in the doors, making custom ebony handles, and finishing. I end the video with a justification of my design.
68 – Gadget Station (11 of 12)
October 23, 2008 03:26Resawing spalted maple panels on the bandsaw using Laguna's Resaw King. Gluing up the doors and creating the ebony plugs for the case. Fitting inset doors.
67 – Gadget Station (Part 10 of 12)
October 18, 2008 03:02Cutting/fitting door components. Mortise and tenon joinery for the rails and stiles. A lapse in judgement results in an injury and the need for a repair.
66 – Gadget Station (9 of 12)
October 09, 2008 07:03Ebony adornments. Chopping a small mortise. The final glueup.
65 – Gadget Station (8 of 12)
October 03, 2008 16:17Installing rare earth magnets. Using a #7 jointer plane. Gluing up sub-assemblies. The Final Cut blade makes an appearance.
64 – Gadget Station (7 of 12)
September 24, 2008 03:00The legs are cut from the bubinga blanks, and I finally have an opportunity to do a dry fit.
63 – Gadget Station (6 of 12)
September 15, 2008 05:37A jig for the hinge mortises. A review of the leg joinery. Cutting the dados and rabbets in the case sides. The router plane saves the day!
62 – Gadget Station (5 of 12)
September 04, 2008 23:33A trip to Woodcraft to talk about the various possibilities for hinges.
61 – Attending IWF in Atlanta 2008
August 26, 2008 03:49Tools and interviews from the 2009 IWF show in Atlanta, GA.
60 – Gadget Station (4 of 12)
August 13, 2008 18:30Greene & Greene finger joints and cutting mortises for the ebony plugs with a review of basic chisel technique.
59 – Gadget Station (3 of 12)
August 01, 2008 17:01This episode is focused on the design of the legs. I present several options and show how I create a basic template.
58 – Gadget Station (2 of 12)
July 22, 2008 03:29A look at mail order wood and how to handle new lumber. A quick review of moisture meters and how they work.
57 – Gadget Station (1 of 12)
July 07, 2008 01:44My strategy for building a functional and elegant charging station for electronics.
56 – Tablesaw Setup (2 of 2)
June 22, 2008 21:00Whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your old one, this video guide will help you make truer and safer cuts!
55 – Tablesaw Setup (1 of 2)
June 13, 2008 05:35Whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your old one, this video guide will help you make truer and safer cuts!
54 – Interview With Chris Schwarz
May 26, 2008 06:50An interview with Popular Woodworking Editor, Christopher Schwarz, aka "The Schwarz".
53 – Miter Saw Safety
May 09, 2008 15:03Some general miter saw safety tips including clamping and general operation.
52 – Shop Safety: My Mistakes
May 08, 2008 14:36This video will show you some of the stupid mistakes I've made, what happened to me, and how I avoid repeating those mistakes.
51 – Tablesaw Experience
May 07, 2008 16:27Whenever I have a new student in the shop, I try to convey what if feels like when something is going wrong on the tablesaw.
50 – Shop Safety: What If?
May 06, 2008 17:53One thing I do every time I approach a tool is think of the worst-case scenarios.
49 – Safety Week 2008
May 05, 2008 06:55Obviously, our shops are full of danger. So its very important that we adopt the safest practices possible.
48 – New Festool Tools
May 02, 2008 20:04A quick look at the Festool MFK700 and the new Multi-Function Table.
47 – Turning Water into Oil
April 26, 2008 20:03How to make water-based finishes look more like oil-based finishes.
46 – Desert Outdoor Finish
April 15, 2008 05:13A special finish that will survive the harsh conditions of the Arizona desert.
44 – Hand Tool Basics with Kaleo Kala
March 19, 2008 17:47Basic hand tool usage, including saws, chisels, and block planes. Kaleo also shows us how he mortises for hinges.
43 – Interview with Kaleo Kala
March 12, 2008 14:32A chat with woodworker and designer, Kaleo Kala.