Matt’s Basement Workshop
Matt Vanderlist is the first true woodworking podcaster. His funny and insightful shows will keep you entertained and teach you something at the same time. Amateur woodworker, father, husband, and lab rat! This guy’s got it all!
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331 Small Table Project Part 3 - The Video
November 20, 2008
Normally I release these on Wednesdays, but this has been no ordinary week! So here's the latest episode of the small table build. In this episode we're cutting and shaping the legs. A simple job of ripping each one to size and then cutting the double taper that give them their shape. Sorry no schwag this week, but I'll get back on track next week, I promise! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety...
331 Small Table Project Part 3 - Audio Version
November 20, 2008
Normally I release these on Wednesdays, but this has been no ordinary week! So here's the latest episode of the small table build. In this episode we're cutting and shaping the legs. A simple job of ripping each one to size and then cutting the double taper that give them their shape. Sorry no schwag this week, but I'll get back on track next week, I promise! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety...
Woodworking In America Bloggers
November 18, 2008
As you've heard me mention, I had a chance to meet with a number of fellow bloggers and podcasters at Woodworking in America. The great thing about meeting them was to compare notes and find out how much more we had in common than we already knew. Since I've been back I've been enjoying reading and looking at all of their posts and pics and I know you will too. So checkout all of these links and see what really happened behind the scenes... FurnitudeThe Village CarpenterThe Way of the...
330 Wrap-up of WIA
November 18, 2008
The first ever Woodworking in America conference is in the history books and for me it wrapped up with an Advanced Dovetailing class taught by none other than Frank Klausz and then a discussion on eliminating tear-out while Planing by Christopher Schwarz! Again, here's my impression of how the day went and a little about the classes I've attended...More will be coming soon...stay tuned for videos and hopefully interviews later. Don't just take my word for it, checkout these blogs too! Village Carpenter,...
329 Woodworking in America Day 2
November 15, 2008
Day 2 is done and I'm still amazed at how much I've learned. The highlight for today was an amazing seminar put on by Frank Klausz, Roy Underhill and Mike Dunbar on Mortising by hand. I'll never look at a mortise the same way again! Again, here's my impression of how the day went and a little about the classes I've attended...More will be coming soon...stay tuned for videos and hopefully interviews later. Don't just take my word for it, checkout these blogs too! Village Carpenter,...
328 Woodworking In America Day 1
November 14, 2008
Click here to listen WOW!!! What a day today was. I had a chance to attend four great lectures taught by some of the biggest names in the woodworking world right now. I only wish I could've been in two or three places at once. Luckily my friends that I've made here...or should I say met in person here...Loogie, Mack, Craig, David, Neil, Kari, Phil...the list goes on...have been keeping me informed and we've been comparing notes. Here's my impression of how the day went and a little...
Woodworking In America Conference
November 12, 2008
Hey everyone, tomorrow Thursday November 13th I'll be heading to Berea Kentucky for the Woodworking in America Conference. I know probably many of you won't be able to attend for whatever reason, so I'll be sure to bring back as much information as possible to share with all of you. I'm bringing my video camera, my .mp3 recorder, my computer and anything else that I can think of to get the information out to all of you as quickly as possible. For those of you who will be attending I'm posting...
327 Router Bit of the Month - The Video
November 7, 2008
It's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!! For the entire month of November, 2008 Whiteside's enormous Classic Multi-Form Router bit is the featured router bit here at Matt's Basement Workshop and is also on sale until November 30th, 2008 at Woodcraft. The Classic Multi-Form bit cutter's consist of two compound profiles...the classical pattern of a stacked 5/16" cove and roundover followed by a second cove over 1/2" diameter edge...
327 Whiteside’s Classic Multi-Form Router Bit
November 6, 2008
It's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time for ROUTER BIT OF THE MONTH!!! For the entire month of November, 2008 Whiteside's enormous Classic Multi-Form Router bit is the featured router bit here at Matt's Basement Workshop and is also on sale until November 30th, 2008 at Woodcraft. The Classic Multi-Form bit cutter's consist of two compound profiles...the classical pattern of a stacked 5/16" cove and roundover followed by a second cove over 1/2" diameter edge...
Wood Talk Online No. 45 - We Were Live!!!
November 6, 2008
Click to play Click Here to Download EpisodeStatus Report:Marc is finishing up the holiday projects, a magazine rack and small clock. Matt is trying an old rust removal technique that's all natural and even tasty! Around the Web: A New Tool Deal Everyday from Toolking! Some great content at the ToolCrib Blog News: New Giveaway- Some great Lee Valley schwag, including their sweet Small Router Plane. Just fill out the form at WoodTalkOnline.com. Rockler dream shop giveaway with Delta/Porter-cable...
Wood Talk Online Live Tonight November 5, 2008
November 5, 2008
As mentioned previously...Wood Talk Online will be going live tonight at 8:00 PM EST. Head on over to Marc's site at The Wood Whisperer to find out more about it or to watch it while it happens! Read More →
326 Small Table Project Pt. 2
November 4, 2008
Part 2 of the small table project continues with the routing of the table's edge. I chose to use the Thumbnail Table Edge bit because I wanted that elongated, round over look...see for yourself! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com,...
326 Small Table Project Pt. 2 (Audio Only)
November 4, 2008
Continuing with the little sound tour of the construction of the small table project...this is the audio only version...the video will be released at the same time. Enjoy! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com, head over...
325 The Dovetail Trials or “How I Practiced My Dovetailing”
November 2, 2008
Practice has always made for better results, so I'm decided to keep practicing my dovetail techniques. I'm onto attempt No.6 and the going is getting better. Soon I'll be moving onto to other joinery techniques too. Coming up this Wednesday November 5, Wood Talk Online goes live!! Don't miss it! Video coming soon!! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your...
324 Halloween Woodworking
October 30, 2008
It's Halloween again, and just like last year, I saved up some of the most interesting questions that were sent into the show just for this episode. Perhaps you'll hear something that you've been DYING to ask!! Coming up this Wednesday November 5, Wood Talk Online goes live!! Don't miss it! Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also,...
323 Small Table Project Part 1
October 28, 2008
A while back I built a small table that was originally intended for my son to use. But it hasn't made it in his room yet. This project was built in a single day and with materials I picked up at my local home center. It's made entirely of No.2 common pine and a pre-laminated board. Total cost, under $30. It's a quick build and a great way to spend sometime in the shop just refining some skills or making new ones depending on how you build it. This is part 1 of what will...
323 Small Table Project Part 1 - audio only version
October 28, 2008
Trying something a little bit different today. This is the audio only version of today's project video. I know a lot of you still prefer more of the audio episodes, so I thought I'd try a little "audio build today". Let me know how it works out and maybe we'll do more? Of course for those of you who prefer the video, I've released that too...just double check your feed. Read More →
322 Seasonal Changes in the Shop
October 26, 2008
It's that time of year again when the weather starts turning colder and drier around here and I have to once again plan out how I'll build my projects different than from the warmer more humid weather of the summer months. Here's a few of the things I take into consideration during these days of change... Hendrik's back in November and we're taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions in early. Also, if you'd...
Wood Talk Online No. 44
October 26, 2008
Click To Play Click Here to Download EpisodeStatus Report: Marc delivered the gadget station to Leo Laporte, and had a chance to visit David Marks while he was there. While at Leo's TWiT Cottage, Marc had a chance to meet Cali Lewis from GeekBrief.TV. Matt has been playing with his new Veritas Skew Plane and Plow Plane. He also finally got around to building a sharpening station. And Matt has made a promise to cut a set of dovetails everyday, until he can give Frank Klausz a run...
321 Lumber Species of the Month - Cuts of Veneers
October 23, 2008
Rather than talking about a specific species of lumber this month let's talk about something that's commonly done with them...cutting them into veneers. Cutting veneers is perhaps one of the easiest ways to deal with wood movement or to ensure that more of a unique grain or color can be used within a project. While veneers are typically cut very thin, there's more then one way to cut them...in fact there's about six according to Terry Porter's Book "Wood Identification & Use". ...
320 Pt 2 of October’s Visit with Hendrik Varju
October 21, 2008
Here's part 2 of this month's talk with Hendrik Varju, where we're discussing his new DVD "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety". Qoute from Hendrik on his new DVD: "Given the nature of the table saw and all of the inherent dangers of using one, I did not feel comfortable putting out an incomplete DVD that didn't give the full picture. I considered breaking the DVD into two or even three different videos, but I wanted to give everyone the full information all in one tight...
319 Pt 1 of October’s Visit with Hendrik Varju
October 19, 2008
Today's episode is part 1 of our October visit with Hendrik Varju, our very own guest expert here at Matt's Basement Workshop. We'll be discussing his latest DVD "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety". For more information on ordering this DVD from Hendrik stop by his website at www.passionforwood.com. Coming up in November, Hendrik will be back and taking your questions on table saws. Whether it's regarding setting up, safety or cutting, get your questions...
318 Review of Revelations in Tablesaw Set-up & Safety DVD
October 16, 2008
The latest DVD from our very own guest expert Hendrik Varju of Passion for Wood is out and I've had a chance to finally sit down and take it all in. Actually it took a few nights to do that, as this DVD contains close to 10 hours of information. It is literally like being right in Hendrik's shop and taking one of the most detailed classes on everything you every wanted to know about tablesaws. For more information on ordering this DVD from Hendrik stop by his website at www.passionforwood.com....
317 Jointers Revisited
October 14, 2008
Jim wrote in a while back about the pros and cons of hand plane jointers vs power jointers. This is a recurring question with many listeners so I thought I'd share the answer and then also some extra thoughts that I had after I sent Jim my response. The winners of the Wood Talk Online Giveaway (sponsored by Lee Valley) are: Richard Sylvestre and Mack McKinney. They each will receive one of Lee Valleyâs new Skew Rabbet Planes! So if you're not Richard or Mack don't give up hope of getting your...
Wood Talk Online Giveaway Winners
October 14, 2008
The winners of the Wood Talk Online Giveaway (sponsored by Lee Valley) are: Richard Sylvestre and Mack McKinney. They each will receive one of Lee Valleyâs new Skew Rabbet Planes! So if you're not Richard or Mack don't give up hope of getting your hands on these great planes. You can get both of them on sale at a great reduced price for two more days. Lee Valleyâs special promotional pricing ends 10/15/08. Trust me, once you've tried one of these, you'll fall head over heels...
316 Preferred Sandpaper for Lapping Handplanes
October 12, 2008
Listener Doug wrote in about using Aluminum Oxide sandpaper vs Wet/dry for lapping hand plane soles. Doug had some concerns about the fact that he couldn't find Wet/dry in coarser grits than 400 and was worried that using an AO with water would ruin the sandpaper. My answer for Doug was... If you'd like to enter for free schwag, have a comment, question or suggestion, drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to the website. Or...leave a voicemail at...
315 Whiteside’s Round Nose Core Box Bit - The Video
October 9, 2008
Hey everyone it's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time for Router Bit of the Month!! For the entire month of October Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/2" diameter Round Nose Core Box Bit. A great grooving/veining profile for projects such as fluting, sign making, etc. If you're not today's lucky winner of this great bit you can still take advantage of the sale price and add one to your collection just click here Woodcraft.com. Also as mentioned in the show, is...
Wood Talk Online - Episode No. 43
October 6, 2008
Download EpisodeStatus Report: Marc has FINALLY finished the gadget station and plans on delivering it next week. While in the area, he is also going to have a visit with the one and only David Marks. Matt decided to rearrange his shop tools recently and is apparently going to start writing a new book entitled, "The Feng Shui Workshop". Around the Web: Check out Keith Cruickshank's awesome videos at Woodtreks.com Popular Woodworking Magazine and Woodworking Magazine have...
315 Router Bit of the Month - Whiteside’s 1/2
October 2, 2008
Hey everyone it's the beginning of a brand new month and that means it's time for Router Bit of the Month!! For the entire month of October Woodcraft is featuring Whiteside's 1/2" diameter Round Nose Core Box Bit. A great grooving/veining profile for projects such as fluting, sign making, etc. If you're not today's lucky winner of this great bit you can still take advantage of the sale price and add one to your collection just click here Woodcraft.com. Also as mentioned in the show, I...
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October 2, 2008
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