Posts Tagged ‘carpentry’

Building unique furniture

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

The making and finishing of an Oak trestle bench.

2 Bowls out of a Cherry Burl

Monday, December 5th, 2011

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 [...]

Handmade Portraits: Wood Mosaics

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

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 Use a Sander : Changing the Belt on a Sander

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

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 [...]

Woodworking Tools : How to Use a Wood Turning Lathe

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

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 [...]

Woodworking Information : How to Strip Wood Furniture

Friday, June 17th, 2011

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 [...]

How to Glue a Wood Chair : How to Finish Gluing a Chair

Saturday, June 11th, 2011

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

How to Glue a Wood Chair : How to Remove the Seat of a Chair

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

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 Use a Sander : Hand Sanding

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

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 [...]

Repairing Wood Veneer Furniture : Tools for Repairing Veneer Furniture

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

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

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