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New Wood Talk: Can AI Change How Woodworkers Design Furniture?
A brand new episode of Wood Talk is live! On today’s show, we’re talking about the best finish for a squatty potty, troubleshooting planer dust collection, how Russian Birch is getting out of the country, and whether AI is changing how we design furniture. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk. This week, we thank: Jordan Ginebaugh James Roberts Andrei Zmievski Read the rest of the...
You don’t need every chisel size
Chisel Sizes for the Hybrid Woodworker When I first started woodworking, chisels were one of those tools I owned because I was supposed to. All the cool kids had them so I did too. Over the years as I became better at sharpening and using them, chisels quickly became an absolutely essential shop tool that I’d be lost without. In fact, in answer to one of those silly “stranded on an island” questions, chisels would be on my short list of tools to bring with me because they are just so...
Free Guild Preview Weekend starts Now!
It's the last weekend of the month, which means it's time for another FREE Guild Preview Weekend! Check out the preview schedule to see what's coming up. Join the live chat with fellow woodworkers or just kick back and watch on YouTube whenever it's convenient. The stream runs from Friday, October 30th at 5 PM Eastern through Sunday, November 1st at midnight Eastern. We hope you pick up a few tips, find some inspiration, and get excited about your next shop project. Enjoy! If you enjoy any of...
Preview the Breakfast Bench before it releases tonight at 8pm Eastern
Join Matt Cremona and me live tonight at 8 pm Eastern for a preview of his newest Guild course and learn how he made this built-to-fit Breakfast nook bench! Come with questions and curiosity! Hope to see you in the chat!
This Was Way Harder Than It Looks
This Was Way Harder Than It Looks How much would you charge for a solid walnut dining table like this? My estimate is about $10,000. I charged my friends $2,500. In the new video, I build their mid-century modern table: legs that splay out at 45 degrees, joinery jigs that hit their limits on all those angles, a final glue-up that went completely sideways, and the real math on why custom furniture costs what it does. Watch the Video New in the Guild: Matt Cremona’s Breakfast Bench If this...
Watch the Guild on your TV
Hey everyone, You can now watch your Guild courses on your TV. Our new Guild apps for Apple TV and Roku are live! Here's how: search for "TWW Guild" in the App Store on your Apple TV or the Roku Channel Store, or use the buttons below. Open the app, sign in with the email you use for the Guild, and all your courses, Guild Stream, demos, interviews and the monthly meetings are right there on the big screen. Get the Apple TV app Get the Roku app Don't have Apple TV or Roku? You're not alone,...
To Refinish or Restore?
To Refinish or Restore? This week’s question comes from Kyle, who writes: Lately I’ve been working on refinishing an old dresser. It’s been in my family for a long time and has been abused pretty badly. But since it was a family heirloom, it was like pulling teeth to convince my mom to let me restore it. I’ve seen your episodes on refinishing and I know about your experience in the field. I was just wondering if you could tell me what kind of things ruin the value of a piece and why you think...
Woodworking Morning Show is Live at 11am Eastern
.email { background: #f7f7f7 !important; } It's Friday, and we will be live at 11 am Eastern/8 am Pacific. We have another great show planned, and as always, a free giveaway at the end! Hope you can make it. You can set a reminder here. We now have a landing page with past shows, supporter thank-yous, and more! You can also follow us on Instagram! .ck-footer-link { color:#919191; } Have questions? Hit reply to this email, and we'll help out! If you didn’t enjoy the email, you can unsubscribe...
New Wood Talk: Bandsaw Mill Curious
A brand new episode of Wood Talk is live! On today’s show, we’re talking about a cutting method for small parts, a faster way to make picture frame stock, and annealing steel. The show is also supported by the generous contributions of our patrons. You can support the show and get the ad-free version at Patreon.com/woodtalk. This week, we thank: Barr Dylan Elder BC Spear Read the rest of the show notes Listen to Episode 617 SPONSOR Woodcraft Wood Talk is proudly sponsored by Woodcraft, your...
Why I Don't Offer Woodworking Business Advice
Why I Don’t Offer Woodworking Business Advice I periodically receive emails from aspiring woodworkers who are looking to start a new woodworking business. Most of them say something like, “I see you’ve been successful in your business, and I too am looking to start building furniture for a living. Do you have tips or advice for someone just starting out? I really don’t like my current job, and I’m hoping to make a career out of something I love.” I always feel a bit awkward as I break the...
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