Before attempting to carve wood, it’s important to know that the softer wood is, the easier it’s going to be to carve. Find out how to carve wood gradually with a razor blade with help from a woodworker and antique restorer in this free video on carving wood. Expert: Curtis Martin Contact: www.martin-antique-restorations.com Bio: Curtis Martin is a third-generation woodworker and antiques restorer. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC
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Woodworking : How to Carve Wood
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012Woodworking Tools : Types of Wood Chisels
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
The most common type of wood chisel is the bench chisel, which has a flat back and an angled face. Learn about mortising chisels and carving chisels, and how they differ, with help from an experienced woodworker in this free video on woodworking tools. Expert: Dave Trull Contact: www.trullgallery.com/ Bio: Dave Trull has been in the woodworking business for 18 years. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Woodworking Tools : About Wood Lathe Chucks
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Wood lathe chucks commonly have a four-jaw design, and one chuck opens and closes and a portion is turned. Discover how different jaws allow the user to hold onto works of various sizes with help from an experienced woodworker in this free video on woodworking tools. Expert: Dave Trull Contact: www.trullgallery.com/ Bio: Dave Trull has been in the woodworking business for 18 years. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Builder reshapes history in wood
Saturday, April 23rd, 2011Builder reshapes history in wood
A fascination with history combined with a love of wood inspired Tom Davis’ career
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Woodworking : How to Apply Tung Oil to Wood
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
When applying tung oil to wood, it’s important to be liberal with the amount that is applied, and the tung oil can be rubbed in in circular motions until the wood is saturated. Discover why an individual should wait 24 hours before applying a second coat of tung oil with help from a woodworker and antique restorer in this free video on tung oil and woodworking. Expert: Curtis Martin Contact: www.martin-antique-restorations.com Bio: Curtis Martin is a third-generation woodworker and antiques restorer. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC
Schriber’s Wonders in Wood
Sunday, November 14th, 2010Schriber’s Wonders in Wood
James Schriber is one modest independent business owner. Not modest as in ordinary or plain. Anyone perusing a Web catalog of the finely crafted and attractive furniture that he makes by hand in his New Milford shop can attest to the fact that Mr. Schriber is definitely not that brand of modest.
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Woodworking Information : How to Setup a Wood Shop
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
When setting up a wood shop, organize woodworking tools, such as table saws, drill presses and sanders, to make room for large boards of wood. Keep a wood shop functional and safe by keeping tools organized with the help of this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry. Expert: Kent Perdue Bio: Kent Perdue is a senior in the furniture-making program at VCU, and has received many scholarships and awards for his work. Perdue sells his work at various furniture stores in Richmond, Va. Filmmaker: nate thompson
Woodworking Information : How to Bend Wood to Make Furniture
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Bend wood to make furniture using a bent lamination technique that involves cutting wood into the desired shape, ripping wood strips, applying glue with a roller and clamping wood pieces into place. Find out how long to let bent wood pieces dry in this free video from an award-winning woodworker on basic carpentry. Expert: Kent Perdue Bio: Kent Perdue is a senior in the furniture-making program at VCU, and has received many scholarships and awards for his work. Perdue sells his work at various furniture stores in Richmond, Va. Filmmaker: nate thompson