Posts Tagged ‘Wood’

Woodworking : How to Carve Wood

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012


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

Woodworking 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, 2011

Builder 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, 2010

Schriber’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