Building unique furniture
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012The making and finishing of an Oak trestle bench.
The making and finishing of an Oak trestle bench.
The latest special video about my woodworking with burls. In this case, a large Cherry burl the size of a baseball. I cut the burl in half and made each one into a bowl. Two distinct shapes, one more organic and natural, and the other with a more stylized approach. Let me know which one [...]
Read the full article on Etsy’s blog. www.etsy.com Robin and Kathy Tucker of Wood Mosaics stopped working in town back in 1986. After Robin’s intricate wood-inlayed work was featured in The Best of Missouri Hands catalog and commissioned by Ralston Purina, they were on their way to full time crafting. Influenced by Amish quilt patterns, [...]
How to change the belt on a sander; get professional tips and advice from an expert on sanding for wood furniture and other carpentry in this free home improvement video. Expert: Kevin Mouton Bio: Kevin Mouton has spent the last four years making custom, high end, solid wood and veneer furniture for local and national [...]
In order to use a wood lathe, lock a piece of wood into the head stock and tail stock, start the tool at its slowest speed and support the tool with the blade in hand. Learn how to rotate the chisel when using a wood turning lathe with help from an experienced woodworker in this [...]
www.woodworking-4-home-tips.blogspot.com When stripping a piece of wooden furniture, first remove old buildup with a wire brush and air compressor, then, apply a paint thinner or remove with steel wool. Learn about safety precautions when stripping wood furniture, such as wearing gloves, safety glasses and respirator, in this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic [...]
Putting the finishing touches on a glued wood chair. Learn how to glue a wood chair for furniture repair in this free video. Expert: Curt Martin Bio: Curtis W. Martin is a third-generation antiques restorer. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC
Marking the joints and removing a chair’s seat. Learn how to glue a wood chair for furniture repair in this free video. Expert: Curt Martin Bio: Curtis W. Martin is a third-generation antiques restorer. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC
How to sand wood by hand; get professional tips and advice from an expert on sanding for wood furniture and other carpentry in this free home improvement video. Expert: Kevin Mouton Bio: Kevin Mouton has spent the last four years making custom, high end, solid wood and veneer furniture for local and national clients out [...]
A list of tools for working on wood veneer. Learn how to fix damaged or broken veneer furniture in this free woodworking video. Expert: Curt Martin Bio: Curtis W. Martin is a third-generation antiques restorer. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC