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So, I want to apologize for the long delay in the latest 5 Minute Woodworker project. I've been.... distracted. (Polite way of saying something when I really don't want to go into the details for everybody to know. Besides, you, dear reader, probably don't want to know anyway.) But, despite the past few posts stating what the next projects will be, I have a project started, which is something needed around the house. Unfortunately, this is not quite a 5 minute project.... so far. That is due to my choice in tools, however.

To begin, then, at the beginning:

Our kitchen has very little counter space. It's not a small kitchen, but it's not conveniently laid out. There's really only one counter, the length of the far wall. The stove and refrigerator sit side by side, and make one three foot length of counter inaccessible. The sink is, of course, in the middle of the remainder, and the dishwasher takes up the remaining portion of the wall. Now that you've gotten the dime tour, let us get back to the project. This is a project to increase (slightly) the amount of counter space we have available.

The concept is simple: it is a counter top item to fit over the grates of the stove. This is a gas stove, so this might not work if you have an electric stove. You can adapt it, of course, but this project (part one) is stating my process for this project.

To start with, the materials are really quite simple. So far, anyway. One cookie sheet, one chunk of plywood (3/4), and four machine bolts with nuts and washers. I have not decided how to finish this yet, but that will be detailed in either step 2 or step 3. (I wanted to get this up tonight before I ran out of enthusiasm for it.

So, for tools, I'll tell you what I used. One 3/8" drill, one rotary tool with a cut off wheel installed (Harbor Freight on both), and one Stanley Sharktooth hand saw.

I started with a two foot by two foot square of plywood acquired from my preferred Lowe's. (Not the closest, but that's beside the point.)


I also have acquired one cookie sheet. (Trust me: get a cheap one from a dollar / cheap / general store. Don't use one of the good ones from the house.) I have had this one on hand for a while for this project, just finally acquired the last of the pieces to build this. (Ironically, it was a pair of keys, but that's already chronicled.) This was how I set up the cookie sheet to cut using the cutting wheel, with the Blue Tape line. After using the cut off wheel, I can safely say it probably is not needed. I figured it would help in keeping track of where I'm cutting and cut down on the metal dust. The tape was applied prior to the photo.


The chosen tool for this was something I've been wanting for a while. I had one before, but it burned out. So I was looking for another one for a while. Finally, I purchased a replacement. It's not perfect, of course, but it will work for what I have other projects in mind.


If I were you, I'd use a regular hacksaw. If you have other tools available, use them. This was something I wanted to try very much, and ... well.... You'll see in the next photo what the results are after five minutes...


After perhaps 45 minutes...:


Clean up the edges, and place on sheet of plywood.


I've drilled out a pair of holes on the one sheet, which will be used to attach the halves of the cookie sheet to the plywood. The top of the bolt will be along the top edge. I'm not attaching it at this time, because I still need to cut the sheet of plywood to shape. And why I'm cutting the cookie sheet in the first place is simple: I measured the distance from the front of the grates to the back of the grates, and then compared that measurement to cookie sheets I could find. Without spending a pretty penny, I got the one closest to that size, and decided to cut it in half.

The plywood will need to be cut down to fit over the area. I only want to cover the two burners, and I do not have any particular side for this in mind. Now, I'm using the two halves to lay out the width of the plywood countertop. The length will be determined after attaching the back by the simple layout approach of setting it on top of the grates with the other cut half resting on the grates.

But that's another five minutes for another day. For now, share my view of the natural light I have to work with in my shop.


(Not that I'm gloating. I don't have power outlets outside to wire for lights, even if the landlord would let me wire the place for lighting. So I have to cope with this. And the shadows do actually affect the work I've done: too bright and all the details get washed out. So cutting on fine lines for dovetails or other precision cutting is actually pretty difficult.)

More to come. And next time, we'll discuss options for finishing and using this additional counter space.

By: Ray Carpenter (Omaha, NE)
Experience: 5-10 Years
Woodworker Type: Hobbyist
Project Type: Cabinetry
Material(s): Solid Wood
Finish Type(s): Wax

A good friend of mine, who happens to be a fly fisherman, had commented on some of the beautiful fly tying cabinets, boxes and stations he had seen on the Internet. So I decided that I would build one for him. The cabinet stores the fly tying vise, all of the tools and includes a wall of thread storage. I also added plenty of drawers to store feathers, hackels, fur and fish hooks.

I think if I were to make another however, I would make it using 2/4 material instead of 4/4.

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As I mentioned in yesterdays post, the mystery project utilizes a bunch of tenons (8 total) but I didn’t have a tenon jig.  So I decided to make one from MDF.  To keep it simple, I made it so that it slides on the rip fence.  I started out putting a couple blocks that were as tall as the fence it self and clamped them on to the fence.  I put some paper between the blocks and the fence to keep it snug fence but hopefully allow for smooth movement.  Once I got the blocks placed, I put a top on and glued and nailed it solid.  I then took a long board that was wide as the slider is long and cut a groove down the center.  This groove will allow for clamps to hold the work piece in place.  This was glued and nailed to the slider.  Now, in theory it should have been perfectly square to the table, however theory rarely pans out.    Luckily my fence allows for adjustment of that so that I can get the vertical board perfectly square to the table.  After I got it all together, and provided a good snug fit.  I will put a good coat of wax on the inside of it to get a smooth slide.


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There really isn’t a whole lot to say about this part, so this is going to be pretty short.  In the last post I added the tail vise to the front slab, which more or less finishes it off.  The rear slab is a solid chunk of maple, which I had already planed flat.  All [...]

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We're now about halfway through Safety Week 2012 and hopefully you've found that one or two golden nuggets you'll carry with you every time you step in the shop. Regardless of what it is, the most important thing is to take what you've learned this week and turn it into the kind of habit that becomes second nature. Because it's those kind of habits that one day could be the difference between a close call in the shop or a trip to the Emergency Room...or worse. Woodworking to me is the kind of past time and lifestyle that is probably best learned by observation and learning from our mistakes. No one makes perfect dovetails the first time out and no one WON'T have a close call or two in the shop over their lifetime. The real responsibility of every woodworker when it comes to safety is to develop a set of best practices they can count on to greatly minimize the chance of an accident occurring. Because the truth is, there will never be a way to completely eliminate them. Last year while working on a project for the show, I had one of those accidents that could have been life altering. I made a number of mistakes that in hindsight leave me feeling embarrassed and angry at myself. On today's episode you'll see footage from this accident. I won't lie, it's graphic so please consider that before you watch. But the big lesson for today will be about what went wrong, what I could've possibly done to prevent it and hopefully you'll learn from my mistake so you don't make one just like it or worse.
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Originally Posted June 12, 2011:


A few weeks ago for safety week I wrote about a friend of mine who lost two (2) fingers to his table saw. In that post I emphasized that you must respect your tools.

Listen to that advice: Respect Your Tools. By that I mean pay attention; know how they work, where they are & what they're doing.

It is important you do as I say, not as I do. For if you do as I do, then you'll be an idiot too.
My Bird's Mouth Jig
You see, last Sunday I wasn't paying attention,I wasn’t heeding my router any respect. I was routing some bird's mouths for some window trim. Completing each joint took many back & forth passes with the router. As I finished the last pass, I wasn't paying attention. My right arm maintained the fluid back and forth motion as the router came off the jig. I’m not sure what my left hand was doing, but the next thing I can remember is pulling my left hand away, realizing that I had just made contact between my palm and the 1” x ¾” pattern bit which was fully extended beneath the router base.
Thankfully a trip to the ER revealed nothing more serious than a laceration about an inch long just below where my index finger connects to the palm. Eight (8) stitches later I got back home and finished the trim piece I was making.

My Trusty Old Porter-Cable 6912 D-Handle.

Why’d I make out so well? Just dumb luck. The router I was using was a trigger activated D-handled 1-1/4 HP Porter-Cable, actually the first power tool I ever owned. Thankfully, though the bit was still spinning when the accident occurred, I had already released the trigger, turning the machine off and leaving no power behind the rotation.


Will you be as luckly? We can only hope so. Better yet, Respect Your Tools. Don’t let your mind wander off and your router wander into your hand in the first place.


Have you been an idiot too? Comment here or use the hash tag #WWSW (WoodWorkers Safety Week) on twitter.

Update: Thankfully, since I first wrote this my hand has healed fine. Nothing more than a small scar. I hope any accident you have ends up just as well.
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When I posted the Intro and Shop Tour video, I had some plans on how I could improve the shop. Since that video, I’ve been able to do a few things in the shop to get things further organized. I thought now might be a good time to share some of those updates.

The French Cleat wall is a bit more populated, with still room to grow.

Remember that ugly blue-green pegboard? It was there when we moved into the house almost 10 years ago. It was hung poorly and was not all that stable. It's now gone. I framed out a section for some better, more stable pegboard space.

When doing the new pegboard section, I did a small "L" shaped piece that takes advantage of what would otherwise be wasted space.

As part of the new framing for the pegboard, I reserved a section to the right for hardware storage. This section ties into the MDF storage shelf framing for added stability. I also added some pegs to the MDF unit to store rolls of tape.

Another view of the hardware storage section. I turned the light off for less glare. There is a shelf at the top for miscellaneous hardware. Underneath that are speakers and my Kreg jig on a peg (grey case). Next to the right speaker I built a small holder for my smartphone, so I can listen to music, podcasts, or audio books while in the shop. Underneath this are a few rows of hanging containers for screws and nails. I also have miscellaneous hardware in the black cases next to the small subwoofer, along with some more storage in the red drawer unit. Sitting on a couple of 2x4's on the floor is a bin where I keep rags.

The small partition next to the table saw now has some storage. There are three hanging bins that hold extra hex keys and wrenches for the tools, as well as accessories for the Grr-ripper you see hanging on the pegboard portion. Also seen on the pegboard are the other accessories.
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Does your Camaro have a Bloodwood Console?

Nitro Lacquer Satin

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During our recent entrance way renovations I had a lot of time to develop a hatred of the look of our doorbell. It’s a hunk of plastic covered in gaudy designes.
Having been long inspired by the Greene & Greene wall sconces I decided to embark on making my own as a cover to the doorbell hardware. I’m NOT a stained glass artist and as I looked at what went into making a piece I realized I didn’t have the time to learn (on this project, but I’ll definitely do so in the future).
The Wood: The wooden parts of the sconce are your basic Greene & Greene woodworking. It’s all just frame and pannel constructions with groves, mortices & tenons. The lighter wood is my standard Cherry with liberal used of ebony plugs (I had to batch out 18 ebony plugs for this project. This video by William Ng is invaluable is speeding up this process!!!). The top I carved out of a solid block of Cherry utilizing a router, rasps & carving chisels.
The Glass: In our last house the former owner has done some wonderful stained glass looking artwork on a number of our windows utilizing a product called Gallery Glass. Would this product fool someone that knows stained glass? Not even close. But it really does come out nice looking, and unless someone looks really closely it’s very hard to spot that it’s not the real thing. So I picked up some stained glass for my base piece and used the Gallery Glass as color gels on top of it.
As for lighting… since I’m using this as a doorbell hardware cover I didn’t have room for any kind of traditional bulb. So instead I used LED Flexible Light Strip and a 30 Watt 12v LED Power Supply Driver. I cut a hole in the wall behind the doorbell hardware and stashed the transformer inside the wall and ran a 110v line to it from a nearby outlet. After that it was just a matter of peel and stick the LEDs to the doorbell hardware and cutting to length.
Right now I have a photo sensor controlling the light, unfortunately the entranceway doesn’t get quite enough sun many days so the light is almost always on. So I’m going to swap it out with an analog timer control.

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Close to the final step!
The cutting board was sanded down to about 220 grit using an orbital sander.
After sanding the board was cleaned off with mineral spirits.Finish (50/50 salad bowl finish and mineral spirits) was applied in three coats.
1. Applied a heavy coat till cutting board pulled the finish through to the bottom.

• Waited 24 hours
  2. Applied a second lighter coat.
  
• Waited 24 hours
  
• Light sanding with 400 grit.
  3. Applied the third coat

This picture was taken just after the third coat was applied.
**The process was of course TheWoodWhisperer process. Cutting board Video can be found at the link below.
7 – How to Make a Butcher Block End Grain Cutting Board


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Meet Matthew A.  He is a young woodworker with some great skill who is not only having fun building things with his Dad, but is filming it to share with all of us. Matthew and Dad’s website The Newfoundland Woodworker geared toward woodworking kids. Matthew on LumberJocks Way to go Matthew and keep up the great [...]

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With the addition of a second Woodworking in America conference by Popular Woodworking, and the announcement of the new Fine Woodworking Live event the choices for attending a great woodworking conference are many. Maybe too many!

One of the great things about WIA in 2010 and 2011 was the chance to connect with woodworkers you already knew, but hadn't met before. Here is a picture of the guys from 2011. We all showed up in the same shirt - how embarrassing.

Want to let your buddies know where they will see you? Want to avoid the embarrassment and potential drunken debauchery of attending the same event? Let's compare notes.

The 2012 Woodworking Conference Buddy Tracker is now online! Click on over there!
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I struck out to make a small shaker-style table in one day.  Well, it took two – at least in terms of hours.  The following is the breakdown of time with some in-process shots.  I’d love to hear back where I could improve either time or craftsmanship or what you think about the project! Pick [...]

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I’m a professional and I don’t make mistakes. Okay, you caught me - I call my mistakes “design studies.” That’s a nice way of saying that I tried something and it didn't work. I like to try new things; using new tools, techniques and materials. Sometimes these minor explorations take hold and become a new product. Most of the time, these trials become errors and I walk away a little better, having satisfied my need to explore my art.

Not all of my design studies are complete failures. In fact, most are functional pieces of craft and are usually more fun than folly to make. Sometimes I can sell off a design study as a one-time piece, donate it to a charitable event or gave it as a gift. The winter holidays are a great time to pass on design studies to family, friends and other less judgmental associates. Other options include reincorporating the materials into something else or even throwing it on the springtime burn pile behind my studio. The later alternative is chosen when I need to destroy the evidence that I am not a perfect crafter. Besides, the ashes help my compost pile.

Seriously, design studies aren’t always a disaster. It’s how I test new ideas. Sometimes I’ll create a design study that becomes a eureka moment - not often but sometimes. I’ve even been surprised when I’ve fiddled with a new design that didn’t please me and someone will see it and be interested. That is a part of the design process that I find the most intriguing. Sometimes you get the design and sometimes the design gets you.

Occasionally a design study will lead me to the conclusion that the design won’t work and that it won’t be profitable even if I like it. What matters most in business is whether your clients like a design. When this happens, it’s hard to put aside the emotional baggage and move on. Sometimes it’s best to distance ourselves from the design process and reexamine it later. On a few occasions I’ve been able to make an adjustment in my design that brings it back into consideration. Listening to clients isn’t always easy. They may not know why a design is or isn’t acceptable. Artisans have to learn to listen to what is not said as well as hearing direct comments about their designs.

Also, an unaccepted design might succeed if I take the time to teach my clients what I am trying to do. I’ve found it very useful to demo my techniques to my intended clients. In fact, I now require any new gallery or shops that carry my items to allow me the opportunity to give demo and talks. I even do demos and talks at craft shows. The more potential clients know about you and your techniques, the more a bond of understanding can be established. Clients love a personal connection that makes their purchases special. I love it when I see a sparkle of light in client’s eye that says they appreciate my designs. Better yet is when they reach for their wallets. Cash, check or credit cards are the most sincere forms of flattery for this starving artist.

Marking gauges and cutting gauges are definitely an essential tool in my shop and it seems that I am always in need of more. When working on projects that use a mix of material at different thickness, or just a project with a lot of different measurements, I like having the option of setting a gauge and leaving it that way through the entire project. When I use the same gauge for different measurements and then try to set it back to its previous measurement I'm always off by just a hair and end up having discrepancy in the project. So its always nice to have a few extra marking gauges laying around.

I used a 2.5degree angle on the
wedge that holds the cutter in place.
I like to use about a 5degree angle
on the wedge that holds the marking position.

Same 5 degree angle for the wedge. These are just two of the most recent gauges I've made, they are quite simple and the best part they cost nothing to make. They are made from scrap wood laying around the shop that were destine for the fireplace. I love making my own tools especially ones I use every day.

Made from an apple tree cut from our back yard.

Notice the grind of the pin its ground
flat on one side and rounded on the other

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While my workshop is being reconfigured, the only real woodworking projects I have been doing lately are taking my 3 yr old to the Home Depot Kids Workshop and the Lowes Build and Grow Workshop a few times a month.  Both stores really do a nice thing of providing the kits, tools and work space [...]

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That would be a good name for a band! Next up was the gap/stop. The Split-Top Roubo has a few, what I consider, advantages over a solid slab top. Mind you, this is from someone who is mostly knowledgeable from reading and a bit of doing. The main and most advantageous aspect to building the split-top is being able to handle all the operations without help. That's not to say help wouldn't make the job of flattening the top easier, but it is less convenient to have to schedule the help. The other aspect is that the gap/stop can be flipped from the flush position to being proud of the top and acting as a stop for planing. We'll have to see how much I really use that. I tend to want to do the major stock removal, which is where one would employ the stop, at the machines. I really believe the forefathers of woodworking would have gladly used machines to do the "menial" tasks. But, then what would have happened to apprenticeships and how would that have impacted the future of woodworking? Something to ponder.



I was getting my gap/stop from a twelve foot 2" x 12". After setting up the support at the bandsaw, I ripped the 2" x 12" in half. I had to be careful feeding the board to avoid binding or stressing the blade.

After ripping, I used my custom made winding sticks to evaluate the twist.

They're simply two pieces of 1 x 4 mdf. One has an edge painted black with a Sharpie and the other is the factory white. I have another piece about ten feet long that I use for setting up infeed and outfeed support.





I find if you use and place infeed and outfeed support correctly, it's not that hard to get the twist out of a board without loosing a lot of thickness.


If you can have one of the supports at the crux of the twist you can begin the cut with the downward pressure at that point.




I was a little off from the crux of the twist, but not too bad. You can see the progress in these photos.

Once jointed, I set up and sent the board through the plane. The entire process only wasted 3/8" of the thickness. I went from 1 13/16" to 1 7/16".

That left me enough to get the entire gap/stop from this half of the original 2" x 12". I went back to the bandsaw and resawed the board and again ran the two halves through the planer. I got to each being 5/8", which was perfect. There was enough material to get the five center dividers from this board, too.

This shot is from the next evening before I started working again. The old growth Fir is dry through and through. That has really been the joy in working with this old wood. It just doesn't move.

Here you can see what I find so special about old growth Fir. This old tree experienced some good droughts in Eastern Oregon. The is one section that had 4 growth rings in a 1/16".


To keep things aligned during the glue up, I used the method I'd seen David Marks use on DIY Woodworks. For each divider, I tapped in two small brad nails and clipped them, so a nib was sticking up. Before applying glue, I aligned and pressed the assembly together, so when I did apply the glue the pieces fit and stayed in place as I applied the clamps.



http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MhlWX5CktSI/T0cFBFYechI/AAAAAAAAELE/Uv3ci5AR7HQ/s320/The+Sliding+Dog.jpgThe final step in the build for me was to make the sliding dog hole and all the dogs. The sliding dog hole was made the same way I made the other dog holes. After gluing up the board, it was simple to cut and fit to the Benchcrafted vise hardware on the bandsaw.








This seemed to be as good a time as any to go ahead and do the final flattening on the top. The finish I'd already applied made it easy to see my progress.http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-meHoQUAgz94/T0cEpAQiOVI/AAAAAAAAEKc/CVs9527ERJw/s320/Glide+screw+nut+004.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WrvZxfNvBmk/T0cE765DxFI/AAAAAAAAEK8/mOO-dbcxWaE/s200/Tearout.jpgAfter creating a bunch of shavings, I had a dead-flat top. I took six passes diagonally and six more with the grain. I didn't worry about tearout, and there are still some planing marks, but it is flat.

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I'm really happy that I installed the floor sweep on this side of the shop. Most of the mess I make on this side will always be able to be swept without putting dust into the air.

The process I used to "mass produce" dogs was first milling some stock to be close, but a little oversized for the holes in the bench. I ripped the stock first at the band saw, jointed, edged and thicknessed at the jointer and planer, then crosscut to length with the tablesaw sled.




http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ULfnNw82aeM/T0cEMNbwsaI/AAAAAAAAEJ0/vuG7Hp7ov1g/s200/Cutting+the+Dogs+1.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6caJ02TpTok/T0cEWnDQ-oI/AAAAAAAAEJ8/96BrvGA6Lbw/s200/Cutting+the+Dogs+2.jpgA stop block on the bandsaw stopped the long cut on the dogs and the little "chin" was cut using a square piece of plywood for a guide.






I had some of the dog stock left and ripped some strips at the bandsaw. I only needed one side to be smooth for gluing, so I left the other side rough, figuring it would help keep the dogs in place. I cut the spring pieces to length with my 2" chisel and also put the inaugural chisel marks in the top at the same time. By clamping the dogs in the vise at an angle, it was extremely quick to put the angle at the bottom of the dog where the spring would be glued and screwed to the dog. A one man assembly line later and the dogs were done.

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And THAT, my friends, concludes my participation in The Woodwhisperer Guild's Roubo Bench Build. This was, as always, more time consuming than I originally thought. I'm still getting the processes of building more efficient within my shop. This build changed the location of my bandsaw and opened up some other idea for changes. I'll get into those when I make a firm decision.


This is the completed bench:

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And this is me actually using the bench to build my Br'all. A full tutorial can be found on my friend, Chris Wong's website Flair Woodworks. After all, EVERYONE needs a Br'all!

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The beautiful wooden plane pictured is made by my buddy Scott Meek. He's a very talented plane maker. This smoother is heaven to use. Be sure to support your boutique tool makers.

If after following this blog for the last few months, you're still jonesing for more of that bench building fever, check out these other fine people doing their versions of a woodworking bench. If I've missed anyone, my apologies. Contact me and I can add your site to this list.

The Village Carpenter

High Rock Woodworking

Better Living Through Woodworking

And, of course, you can sign up for The Woodwhisperer Guild and learn from Marc Spagnuolo. Marc is taking the Guild through the building of this lifetime woodworking bench. With his usual easy delivery and thorough understanding of the process, he makes this very large project easy enough for the beginner, who has a very basic tool selection.

I hope you have enjoyed the building process. Woodworking is what I want to do until I die. It is what gives me peace and is my passion. If you think you may be interested in woodworking, contact me and I will try to get you pointed to a resource near you and/or online. Thanks for taking the journey!

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Get Woodworking Week
On February 8th Woodworker’s got together to discuss Get Woodworking Weekstarted by Tom Iovino over at Tom’s Workbench.
Woodchat Transcript February 8, 2012 6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern

@uppercutwood: Tonight at 6pm P/9pm E #woodchat features @TomsWorkbench the subject is Get Woodworking Week bit.ly/x3EuU3
@TomsWorkbench: Gosh, it’s half an hour to Woodchat, and I don’t know what to wear… #woodchat
@theboisshop: Getting in some sketching before #woodchat. Getting the juices flowing by listening to The National
@IggyMonkey: Oh, great, you are letting that Mook @tomsworkbench run the show tonite? He’ll never be the same again… #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @IggyMonkey Who let the hairball in here tonight? #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: Hey Guys! Hows everyone? #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @BoatworksToday I was doing well until @iggymonkey showed up.. #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: @TomsWorkbench Why has “shock the monkey” crept into my mind… http://t.co/ID2lmAR6 #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: feeling a little guilty I wasn’t able to do much with this weeks theme. Gotta turn on curious george for my daughter #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @WoodworkGuy Hey, ain’t nobody gonna shock this monkey, my friend… #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @BoatworksToday What the heck is this? Pick on the Monkey day? #woodchat
@jmk89: We’re ready to roll here in Sydney. My Get woodworking project is a leg vice - 1/2 done so I’m happy #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @IggyMonkey Suck it up, bub. You invite this on yourself… #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @jmk89 Awesome! I can’t wait to see it. #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: no, serious!! keep daughter occupied so i can chat her Fav movie #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @BoatworksToday Not that I’m upset. George has parlayed his curiosity into one heck of a career… #woodchat
@jmk89: @TomsWorkbench @IggyMonkey That’s what comes from having cyclones named after you. #woodchat
@jmk89: @TomsWorkbench Very functional – and using old hardware bought off fleaBay #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @jmk89 I try, man. I try… #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @jmk89 What? You found a big lead screw for the vise? #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: I’m here a bit early. How is everyone? #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: about the only think I did “in the woodshop” this week was a quick video on wood cupping (hidden message there #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: Great @DJOfurnituremkr and you? #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @BoatworksToday There’s a lot to be learned from stuff like that. #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @DJOfurnituremkr Everyone seems to be doing OK…. You? #woodchat
@uppercutwood: 5 minutes to launch #woodchat #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @DJOfurnituremkr How’s it going Dale? #woodchat
@DyamiPlotke: I will probably miss most of #woodchat tonight, but a big thanks to @TomsWorkbench for organizing #getwoodworking
@DJOfurnituremkr: @WoodworkGuy Very good, spending a lot of time in the studio lately. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @DJOfurnituremkr that’s awesome, lucky man #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @DyamiPlotke Don’t suck up to Tom, OK? #woodchat
@jmk89: @TomsWorkbench Yep 1 1/4″ Acme thread and about 18″ long, with handle and threaded nut, garter and the works. #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: @uppercutwood Very good, helped @woodshaver with an install today. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: I’ll be participating in #woodchat in four minutes from my workshop! All are welcome!
@ChrisHasFlair: I’ll be participating in #woodchat in four minutes from my workshop! All are welcome!
@TomsWorkbench: @uppercutwood I’m just a-Twitter… How are we going to handle the format, Matt? #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: should have the video out by Fri.. taking a different angle on the approach #woodchat
@Tumblewood: IS IT TRUE?? THE Tom Iovino is coming HERE!??! #woodchat
@Tumblewood: IS IT TRUE?? THE Tom Iovino is coming HERE!??! #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: @Tumblewood yeah Vic and he brought his monkey too… #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @Tumblewood That big Jerk? No way, Vic. It’s me, baby! #woodchat
@Torch02: @Tumblewood The I-O-Vino himself! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @TomsWorkbench #woodchat Why don’t we discuss what we’ve done so far for GWW, and other ideas of things we could do.
@ramblinrdesigns: Hello all. #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @WoodworkGuy Oooop Oooop Oooop #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @TomsWorkbench #woodchat we could also discuss how bloggers, anytime of the year, could use a gww tag for specifc targeted posts
@TheRealNeal: Just checking in. How’s it going guys? #woodchat
@uppercutwood: Hey oh! Looks like we’re getting a good crowd. Tom, how about first starting with the idea behind GWW #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: @ramblinrdesigns hey Beth! #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @uppercutwood Excellent.. let me know when you shoot the starter’s pistol #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: Alrighty folks… welcome to Get Woodworking Week #getwoodworking #woodchat
@lucaspeters: Hi all. I’m in and out. Putting the little one to bed. #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: Hello humans and Iggy. #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: I’ve been working on small items for Etsy and for shows: http://t.co/PPb1NLPi #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: Everyone having a good time this week so far? #woodchat
@Tumblewood: The two best things I’ve seen this week came from #GetWoodworking!! #woodchat
@thewoodninja: Evening dudes #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @benjamenjohnson Ooooop! #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: So what’s the topic tonight? #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: doing great Tom #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @WoodCanuck and @UppercutWood, were the most entertaining!! #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: What is Get Woodworking Week? It’s a week dedicated to attracting new woodworkers to participate in woodworking! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: The topic tonight is Get Woodworking Week. #woodchat
@ramblinrdesigns: Been a busy week in the shop…which is a good thing. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: A bunch of us were gathered in the Beale Street cafe… pretty drunk… talking about how to save woodworking #woodchat
@JimAAshley: Hi folks, I’ll be in and out next few minutes. #woodchat
@sharpendwood: Same RT @DyamiPlotke I will probably miss most of #woodchat tonight, but a big thanks to @TomsWorkbench for organizing #getwoodworking
@TheRealNeal: @TomsWorkbench Definitely Tom. I’ll have my own #GetWoodworking post up in the next day or so. #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: @JimAAshley Hey Jim! #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Matt’s piece with his daughter Hayden was adorable and showed how to introduce even little kids to woodworking #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: is this the first annual GWW? #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: Everyone at #WIA seemed to be focusing on what was wrong with woodworking, but we thought why not punch it up? #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: Alright! I’ll be making a Br’all - a simple shop project everyone should have. I’m aiming to have it up on my blog tonight. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Ian’s piece was pure genius! I laughed my ass off at lunch today! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @TomsWorkbench I had already left, right? #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: We could post things that could attract new folks to the craft. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @BoatworksToday You betcha.. the first ever. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @uppercutwood No, you were super lit and on the other side of the table #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: @TomsWorkbench Save woodworking? Is it in danger? It seems like there’s been a Renaissance as of late #woodchat
@NewtonWoodwork: And I thought the GWW message was directed at me #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: So, over the past few months, I’ve put out an appeal to other bloggers to see if they would participate #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @TomsWorkbench #superlit I love it #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @ChrisHasFlair Br’all? I’m intrigued #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @benjamenjohnson Yes, indeed… the online woodworking movement is VERY MUCH alive and well… #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: I think it’s more about trying to show others how much fun and rewarding woodworking is #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: @Tumblewood Link to Ian’s piece please #woodchat
@BillGriggs: Good evening everyone. #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: That’s the idea! RT @Tumblewood: @ChrisHasFlair Brall? Im intrigued #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: So, everyone was up for it, and I liked the model that @woodwhisperer used for woodworking safety week #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: @TomsWorkbench More vids like Matt;s it goes a long way. Those with kids should give it a try! (another year for me) though #woodchat
@ramblinrdesigns: @TomsWorkbench Does #getwoodworking have a following? I’ve not heard of it. #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: @BillGriggs Evening Bill #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @WoodworkGuy That’s the idea.. it’s not a stodgy craft done only by old farts in their basements… #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @TomsWorkbench And we want it to thrive. Create beautiful pieces. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @ramblinrdesigns First time we’ve ever done this… #woodchat
@uppercutwood: Ian’s blogpost @woodcanuck http://t.co/IOWTkDdO #woodchat
@asliceofwood: Hello everyone! #woodchat
@Tumblewood: No, old farts in their stand alone Pasco shops #woodchat
@kring_l: #getwoodworking is a great concept it got my son into my shop doing something for more then 5 minutes #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Tumblewood Encourage others to find how much fun things could be. Build new stuff to provide more inspiration #woodchat
@BillGriggs: @WoodworkGuy Hi Jeff. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: RT @uppercutwood: Ians blogpost @woodcanuck http://t.co/XThweYwR My favorite post for #GWW #woodchat
@uppercutwood: My #getwoodworking post was my most popular post by far, biggest daily traffic I’ve ever had. #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: Now @TomsWorkbench thinks he runs the show… Talk about someone with a Napoleon complex… #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @TomsWorkbench it’s a move against a disposable society #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: I might not be woodworking, but I had my daughter in my shop working on her science fair experiment this week #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: The #getwoodworking posts have been awesome… I had no idea how funny everyone could be. #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: Indeed Vic! #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: @Tumblewood Thanks! #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Tumblewood Oh yes… some really sweet stuff is being built… #woodchat
@uppercutwood: For me it’s also about creating memories with my daughter, and helping people getting past inertia and getting in the shop #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: Some posts have been about tools, others about finishing, some about wood choices… it’s been a good variety of posts… #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @theboisshop - do you have a crush on @uppercutwood? A man-crush perhaps? #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @uppercutwood Exactly… creating memories, projects, the works… #woodchat
@uppercutwood: I liked @logancabinets’s video and posts as well #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: @TomsWorkbench But NONE about the oh-so-useful Br’all! My own original design! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @theboisshop were you hoping my web cam was on while I powdered my bum? #woodchat
@asliceofwood: @TomsWorkbench almost all have been on a beginners level too, makes it easier to attract newbies #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @ChrisHasFlair Sweet! We need more Br-all! #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: To the point: G+, lumberjocks, et al are great, but the project might be intimidating for newbies. Is there a good forum? #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @ChrisHasFlair sounds klingon #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: Man, I can’t stand the 5-second delay on Tweetchat. #woodchat #impatient
@uppercutwood: I would suggest to all bloggers to have a post tag “getwoodworking” or category. Any post during the year that works, tag it. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @asliceofwood Exactly… not too newbie and basic, but intriguing… #woodchat
@InGrainWoodwork: @uppercutwood Is there a way to watch your videos without adobe flash? #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: I would suggest to all bloggers to have a post tag “getwoodworking” or category. Any post during the year that works, tag it. #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: (That was an RT from @uppercutwood) #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @uppercutwood Now, here’s a great point… Hashtag chat rules #woodchat
@HighRockWW: Hey #woodchat
@thewoodninja: @ChrisHasFlair Great idea #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: Everyone know what a hashtag is? # #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @benjamenjohnson I think Marc forum has kind and welcoming people. I don’t like some of the other ones. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: it would be cool if any new woodworker could search “woodworking blog getwoodworking” and find all related posts across blogs #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @uppercutwood Good idea, Matt! #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: @TomsWorkbench still learning what all this is… #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Tumblewood The Wood Talk Online forum is really friendly… #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @HighRockWW Hey Chris. How’s the wife’s ankle? #woodchat
@HighRockWW: @TomsWorkbench @tumblewood it’s the best! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @TomsWorkbench +1 I say use WTO forums, I’m sure there is (or could soon be) a beginner’s forum #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @BoatworksToday Hey, we all learn something new every day! #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: I like marc’s site. recently got involved with another which IMO has a LOT of politics floating around.. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @uppercutwood There is also the MWA forum there as well… #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: @uppercutwood But how do they figure out the getwoodworking part if they not part of the community #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: So, there are a bunch of articles waiting for tomorrow… and I’m looking forward to what else comes in this week. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: And, I’m thinking that we need to repeat #getwoodworking week next year… #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: Absolutely.RT @TomsWorkbench: And, I’m thinking that we need to repeat #getwoodworking week next year… #woodchat
@BillGriggs: @uppercutwood I like that idea. #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: @TomsWorkbench yes indeed. Great response so far #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @benjamenjohnson Ahh, Ben, that’s part of your homework for #getwoodworking week… #woodchat
@thewoodninja: @TomsWorkbench Definitely #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: How about a “finish your woodworking projects week”? @TomsWorkbench #getwoodworking #woodchat
@theboisshop: I think every day should be #getwoodworking day #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: Part of #getwoodworking is to invite others to participate… Teach others about the craft, get friends involved in forums… #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Marc and his family are really awesome people. I think his success is a direct result of that fact. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @ChrisHasFlair I like that idea… #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @benjamenjohnson well, hopefully they found out about this because one of us told them what to look for and where to go #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @theboisshop Yeah brother #occupywoodshop #woodchat
@Tumblewood: RT @theboisshop: I think every day should be #getwoodworking day
@TomsWorkbench: @theboisshop Rob, I’m thinking it should be. Our blog posts should encourage others to try it out… #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Tumblewood It hasn’t hurt his appeal… #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: @ChrisHasFlair RT How about a “finish your woodworking projects week”? Ahh, yes, that’s a whole ‘nother problem #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @TomsWorkbench yes #getwoodworking is an annual event i like it. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @ChrisHasFlair Not this week. Not enough time. But, I think next week #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: Maybe try and organize 1 day a month to get others involved? rather than once a year? #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @uppercutwood Definitely. The number of posts on other blogs has been encouraging! #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @TomsWorkbench Maybe have an aggregate that pulls GetWoodworking tagged post? #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: @BoatworksToday good idea! #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @BoatworksToday Why not? Let’s make it something we do on the first of the month… or something easy to remember… #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Tumblewood If I could figure out how to do that… oh, I’d be a social media wiz! #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: Possibly have each “involved” blogger organize a differnet theme/topic for each month? just thinking out loud… #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: I think I know what Tom will be doing on Sunday.. He’s going to drink a lot of banana daiquiris… #woodchat
@ramblinrdesigns: I helpe a lot of newbies @Woodcraft. I can spread the hashtag info around if you think it would help generate followers. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @TomsWorkbench Marc knows how. He’s doing it for the Guild builds. He links to mine posts about the Roubo build #woodchat
@uppercutwood: I also think we need woodchat, #getwoodworking and #occupywoodshop combo tshirts #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: Maybe a day of the week like follow friday or caturday. Woodworking wednesday #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @BoatworksToday I like it… it’s just that so many people seem to wait on Marc to organize events… #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @ramblinrdesigns I think step 1 is tell those newbies about woodchat #woodchat
@ramblinrdesigns: @ramblinrdesigns oops “help” #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: Marc has thrown his support behind #getwoodworking.. he’s receptive to all decent ideas… #woodchat
@Tumblewood: I’m pretty much solitary…so, I don’t have anyone to really inspire. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @ramblinrdesigns Do it! #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @uppercutwood A great point, Matt. Get them involved… #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Tumblewood Bullshit, Vic. Your work is inspirational on your blog! #woodchat
@kring_l: how about first saturday of each month easier to get someone to stop by the shop if not at the day jobs #woodchat #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: Isn’t your blog a means of communication? RT @Tumblewood: I’m pretty much solitary…so, I don’t have anyone to really inspire. #woodchat
@Black_SheepWW: How is everyone? #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: I am going to be getting much more involved with the woodworking aspect of organizing stuff #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: Another idea would be some sort of chatroom, woodworkers could hang out and answer questions. A lot of software projects use one #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: but just getting a new woodworking site up and running. A lot’s going to changeover the next few months #woodchat
@HighRockWW: @Tumblewood not good…still can’t walk on it. Hopefully soon though. Haven’t been around taking care of her and the girls #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @BoatworksToday Why not? All it takes is an idea to get started… #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @ChrisHasFlair Oh, yea. I have extended family. They like seeing what I’m doing. Mostly I blog to know where I’ve come from #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: RT @ChrisHasFlair: (That was an RT from @uppercutwood) #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: Anybody remember Jamon S.’s design blog that was around a few years ago? #woodchat
@ramblinrdesigns: The magazines have a lot of pull. Anyone have any connections to get the hashtag communities mentioned there? #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: @kring_l Saturday in the Shop! #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: RT @TomsWorkbench: @uppercutwood There is also the MWA forum there as well… #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @benjamenjohnson I offer up this chatroom for that purpose: http://t.co/pLdjyBxs #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: @Tumblewood Yeah, I sometimes read my old posts and learn stuff! #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @HighRockWW Sprains are a bitch #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @benjamenjohnson But remember, twitter with #woodchat is essentially a large chatroom #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: RT @theboisshop: I think every day should be #getwoodworking day #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: Link no worky. RT @uppercutwood: @benjamenjohnson I offer up this chatroom for that purpose: http://t.co/JK0MiYYR #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @ramblinrdesigns I’m tied in with Wood Magazine, and they have been pumping up #getwoodworking #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @ChrisHasFlair I’m not familiar #woodchat
@ramblinrdesigns: And then there is google+. I’ll drop a reference to my woodworking circle. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @ChrisHasFlair http://t.co/pLdjyBxs #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: Starting next week my sign in name is going to be @fromthewoodshop (my new woodworking channel) #woodchat
@HighRockWW: “@uppercutwood: @benjamenjohnson But remember, twitter with #woodchat is essentially a large chatroom #woodchat” and very effective!
@benjamenjohnson: @uppercutwood Link no worky. #woodchat
@InGrainWoodwork: Anyone ever use http://t.co/NDIiankq? #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: @Tumblewood @Torch02 and @SMeekWoodworks will remember. It was a small group of woodworkers helping each other with design. #woodchat
@BillGriggs: RT @MansFineFurn: RT @theboisshop: I think every day should be #getwoodworking day #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @ramblinrdesigns Look, we can certainly work to get folks involved… let’s get out there and inspire folks… #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: sorry for all the retweets, joined late and RT’d all the good point I saw while reading through to catchup #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @ramblinrdesigns I’ve been waiting for some tech G+ is working on to become public. We could do cool things on G+. Shop tours,etc #woodchat
@uppercutwood: I don’t think we need to worry about the technical details, when our barrier is that we aren’t talking to enough humans #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: @uppercutwood This is what I see: http://t.co/58OVedx4 #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: Where to from #getwoodworking week? #woodchat
@ramblinrdesigns: @InGrainWoodwork I use Lumberjocks for most of my community queries. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: Invite people into your shop, tell them about the online resources you have. that will keep them busy for two years. #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: @Tumblewood It would be nice to get hangouts on air for woodchat #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @ChrisHasFlair oh maybe it’s private, please hold #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: I’ll get something up on the boatworkstoday site, and when @fromthewoodshop comes online it’ll be there too #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: I’m thinking we need to keep the momentum going… Find a scout troop and help them out… #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: RT @uppercutwood: Invite people into your shop, tell them about the online resources you have. that will keep them busy. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @TomsWorkbench that’s my next blog post Tom! #woodchat
@Wood_Jedi: Check out steves new video #woodchat http://t.co/VUlubkHM
@uppercutwood: Ok, now try http://t.co/pLdjyBxs #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: @BoatworksToday Following! #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: I saw that on G+ but haven’t had time to view yet. RT @Wood_Jedi: Check out steves new video #woodchat http://t.co/hbeHHo6K
@TomsWorkbench: @uppercutwood You gonna have it done before Saturday? #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @benjamenjohnson It’s supposedly being developed. #woodchat
@JimAAshley: I’m back finally, catching up on the tweets! #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: That works. RT @uppercutwood: Ok, now try http://t.co/JK0MiYYR #woodchat”
@HighRockWW: “@TomsWorkbench: I’m thinking we need to keep the momentum going… Find a scout troop and help them out… #woodchat” I like that idea!
@uppercutwood: @TomsWorkbench Yes sir. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: Remember to send me any links to #getwoodworking blog posts you write.. I want to pimp you guys out! #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: Remember to send me any links to #getwoodworking blog posts you write.. I want to pimp you guys out! #woodchat
@lucaspeters: @Wood_Jedi That was awesome, what you guys did for Steve! #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @TomsWorkbench I keep one in my basement. oh..wait..you mean..yea.. nevermind #woodchat
@BillGriggs: @TomsWorkbench I agree. I had 12 college students help in the workshop last week. Teach woodworking when you can. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @HighRockWW Go talk to a school about woodworking… whatever… #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @Tumblewood You are a sick man, Vic. That’s why I love you… #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @lucaspeters @wood_jedi if I had known I would pitched in! #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: @Tumblewood Check out what Fraiser Cain does with it, they hook up telescopes and have a sky watch party. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @lucaspeters Tell the folks at Wood how much we appreciate the #getwoodworking support they have thrown our way! #woodchat
@BillGriggs: RT @TomsWorkbench: RT Invite people into your shop, tell them about the online resources you have. that will keep them busy. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @BillGriggs Perfect, Bill. That’s the way! #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: Maybe something VERY simple for a day care? They’re always looking for new fun projects for the kids.. #woodchat
@Wood_Jedi: @lucaspeters Thank you! It was a joint effort and steve @MereMortalsWW is very deserving!!! #woodchat
@jmk89: Volunteer at a local kindergarten, church or other organization to donate a piece of woodworking that they need? #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Honestly,my work is SO heavy with contract and lawyer folk,I am acutely aware of the risks of having ANYONE young in the shop #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: The Pinewood Derby is coming up for the Cub and Boy scouts… maybe volunteering to help would be fun… #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @ChrisHasFlair My numbers are up… I’m finding new folks who haven’t been to my site.. and they are following links out… #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @ChrisHasFlair I found a energy twitter colleague follows my blog…weird..cool..weird #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Tumblewood Good point, Vic… But, there’s nothing wrong with going to a school to talk to the kids #woodchat
@lucaspeters: Hmm, my 5-yr-old just got his first toolbox full of tools for Christmas. I should post a pic of his kit sometime. #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: @ChrisHasFlair I’ve had a bunch of activity on my blog and 2 subcribers #woodchat
@Furnitology: @ChrisHasFlair Are they being read by our target audience? –thats a really good question #woodchat
@BillGriggs: Woodworkers and machinist are crossovers. Especially with CNC Routers and laser cutters. #woodchat
@JimAAshley: @ChrisHasFlair I know I’ve had more hits today than any day in the past. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @TomsWorkbench ditto me too. My wife posted a link on her blog. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @TomsWorkbench Yea, you made category for my referrals #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: @Tumblewood wasn’t think having them in the shop, more getting involved with puzzles that are already done and need decorating? #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: Maybe you could do a demo at a local library… #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: That’s amazing! RT @JimAAshley: @ChrisHasFlair I know I’ve had more hits today than any day in the past. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @lucaspeters yes please! my daughter was sporting her Ace Hardware tool apron #woodchat
@bmorewoodwork: #GetWoodworking Week @ #woodchat
@jmk89: If you have kids, make projects for them to take to school for News or Show’n’ Tell #woodchat
@uppercutwood: My 4 1/2 year old has her own, REAL hammer. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @JimAAshley Two thumbs up! #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: @uppercutwood That’s great Matt! #woodchat
@InGrainWoodwork: @lucaspeters I just finished building an all wooden hand plane for my oldest son. If I could figure out how to post a picture… #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Yea.The problem is I don’t like most peoples kids. It seems like WWers themselves, the kids of WWers are pleasant, fun and behaved #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @jmk89 A great point, Jeremy. My son built a rocking horse during Marc’s build.. he was proud as could be about the project #woodchat
@lucaspeters: The kids projects from Lowes are safe for little ones. You can choose skill level. And they’re good for short attention spans. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Tumblewood Vic – Last year, I spoke to nearly 300 kids in one day about woodworking.. only a handful had issues… #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @TomsWorkbench with Handtools, but don’t want to house a traveling bench. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: RT @Furnitology: @ChrisHasFlair Are they being read by our target audience? –thats a really good question #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @lucaspeters are those the red toolbox kits? #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Tumblewood Nah, Vic, check out the videos of my talks.. no workbench there.. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Actually, in the future I may want a traveling bench to have for showings..maybe. #woodchat
@WoodworkGuy: @lucaspeters I’ve seen them and the “red(something)” projects for older kids #woodchat
@HighRockWW: @MansFineFurn my shop class was all about power tools. How about showing handtool skills? #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @MansFineFurn We may have to do some analytics about this week.. not sure how we would track that… #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @TomsWorkbench I take you back to me not really wanting to talk to other people’s kids..;o) #woodchat
@jmk89: Donate ww books to local library or school library #woodchat
@JimAAshley: Highland Woodworking also has those Wood Man kits. Got one for my son for Christmas, and was good fun building it with him #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Tumblewood Something to think about #woodchat
@ramblinrdesigns: What about the other end of the spectrum? Many of our Woodcraft customers are retired and looking for stuff to do. #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: @lucaspeters Yeah, I second those kits. Predrilled nail holes are great! Much less frustration for the little ones. #woodchat
@lucaspeters: @uppercutwood Some are. Some are branded Lowes. They also hold little workshops on the weekend where you can go in and build em #woodchat
@uppercutwood: I would like to find real woodworking curriculum for kids. Real teaching materials. #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @jmk89 Now, that’s a great idea. How many of us have dozens of old magazines we won’t ever touch again. Why not donate those? #woodchat
@jmk89: Our school PTA has a stall for Mothers day – make 50 little boxes for the kids to buy to give their Mom #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @TomsWorkbench it’s probably doable with someone with knowledge of google analytics (you signed up?) New visitors is one category #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @uppercutwood They are out there, Matt. Just search online… #woodchat
@Furnitology: @Tumblewood Vic, @justindipalma dis just that, a smaller traveling bench for his craft shows, I’ll tell him to take a picture #woodchat
@lucaspeters: @uppercutwood You might try to get your hands on the boy scout woodworking badge manual. #woodchat
@BillGriggs: @ramblinrdesigns Many woodworkers are Senior Citizens but there are also many young woodworkers #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @MansFineFurn I’m signed up.. .I’ll have to parse out the details for this week.. #woodchat
@HighRockWW: @lucaspeters my 4yi daughter has her Bob the Builder tool box in my shop and comes out to work with me! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @lucaspeters that’s a great idea #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Furnitology Neil, I’d love to see that design. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: there may be a #modernwoodworkers opportunity for free kids clinics (hand tools?) #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @uppercutwood Create it! I know you’re capable!~ #woodchat
@bmorewoodwork: #GetWoodworking Week > #SharkWeek #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: And this, my friends, is the magic of #getwoodworking week! #woodchat
@LaMacchiaDesign: #woodchat Hello all! Missed the last few woodchats. Wanted to get a quick hello in. Wednesday nights continue to be tough for me to make.
@Furnitology: Maybe I missed it but I saw very little geared towards kids…guide me where to look #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: I’m a little OCD; let me give this big idea concept some thought #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @Furnitology Excellent, thank Neil! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @Tumblewood that’s the plan, brohamwich! #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @TomsWorkbench Way to go, David Copperfield… #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @LaMacchiaDesign glad to see you! #woodchat
@HighRockWW: @TomsWorkbench shhhh you are making to much noise sir…. This IS a library! #woodchat
@Furnitology: @TomsWorkbench I’ll make sure in the next 2 weeks he gets a photo out, proportions are different #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @Furnitology i don’t think it was geared to kids as viewers, but geared towards parents to get their kids off the couch #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @LaMacchiaDesign Hey Joseph!! Sup!?! #woodchat
@jmk89: @TomsWorkbench @uppercutwood Try here: http://t.co/K2aI6mPe #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: and I have a 2yr old; good guinea pig; I mean tester #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @uppercutwood I love you man! #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Furnitology Sweet. Looking forward to it! Thanks, Neil. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: bloggers block for a good GWW topic from MFF. Anything missing from the large body of content already written that I could tackle? #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: RT @jmk89: @TomsWorkbench @uppercutwood Try here: http://t.co/h7b1UNmx – great link! #woodchat
@Furnitology: Is there a way of knowing what social media worked best in finding the new woodworker #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: Is this sappy pine too nice to use for a shop project? #getwoodworking #woodchat http://t.co/IFZr7gIq
@3DWoodworking: RT @TomsWorkbench: RT @jmk89: @TomsWorkbench @uppercutwood Try here: http://t.co/h7b1UNmx – great link! #woodchat
@HighRockWW: @BoatworksToday start them out with a toy tool box, they can relate to that and have fun. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @Furnitology Can you or can you get someone to take extensive shots at #WoodExpo ? I’d really love to see what is happening there #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @MansFineFurn walk through home depot and put together a basic set of tools. show people how cheap/easy to get started. #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: @HighRockWW good idea. maybe a little wood hammer next? why not a set of tools made of wood? (no sharp points #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @MansFineFurn even take them to the wood section, show them the radiata, maple, etc. show them what crap to avoid. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @Furnitology Good question…hmm #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Furnitology Neil – word of mouth may help to attract some of the real newbies… and you and the folks at #woodexpo can help! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @MansFineFurn take them to the finishing aisle, and show them danish oil, wipe on poly, show them what to avoid #woodchat
@BillGriggs: @3DWoodworking That is an interesting book. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @Tumblewood @Furnitology I’ll be blogging it Vic, I’m sure @theboisshop will too, and others #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: I think it would be cool as hell to have to wood tool box full of nice wood tools!! (made of wood!) #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: I was surprised at how many finishing articles have been written… Great topic for #getwoodworking week. #woodchat
@bmorewoodwork: Anyone have a woodshop co-op? #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: @TomsWorkbench Is anybody compiling a list of all the articles? #getwoodworking #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @Furnitology Part of the google analytics includes ref. sources, filtered correctly you can see “new visitors by referral source” #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @bmorewoodwork No, but there are a few in the area.. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @uppercutwood That’s a great idea. Have a sheet of entry level prices. Because, come guys…this cost even low balling it #woodchat
@jmk89: @FlairWoodworks looks fine, unless SWMBO wants it for something else #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: @HighRockWW @BoatworksToday or build them one yourself, I’m posting the one I made for my daughter tomorrow #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @ChrisHasFlair I am on my site.. Be sure to send me the links to all of your #getwoodworking week posts #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: @jmk89 I only have to answer to myself. #woodchat
@Furnitology: @TomsWorkbench yeah finishing and even one on SEO,etc. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Maybe someone can see “How Cheap Can You Get Into Woodworking? #woodchat
@HighRockWW: @BoatworksToday exactly! I start a few nails for my daughter and let her try and drive them in or let her paint a board #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @uppercutwood that’s not a bad idea, if HD will let me film. #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: Yeah, but let’s not start halucinating now! RT @Tumblewood: Maybe someone can see “How Cheap Can You Get Into Woodworking? #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: @benjamenjohnson tweet to let me know when it’s up! #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Tumblewood An excellent challenge, Vic! http://uppercutwoodw.../icon_smile.gif Wanna take it? #woodchat
@jmk89: What if you set up at the big box (just next to the local Rotary Club’s BBQ and did some joinery there? #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @TomsWorkbench You got all I had for the week..sorry dude #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Furnitology A great variety of articles for sure… #woodchat
@HighRockWW: @benjamenjohnson nice, I will have to check it out! #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: @jmk89 Maybe you could join two regular hot dogs into a foot-long? #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @Tumblewood Shoot, Vic. You seemed to have so much momentum with that first article, I thought you’d have more! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @MansFineFurn I bet they will, or at least take pictures. #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: there’s enough people here, that are passionate; I think a big idea could have some teeth! Glad I came across this! #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: RT @ChrisHasFlair: @jmk89 Maybe you could join two regular hot dogs into a foot-long? – intriguing… #woodchat
@uppercutwood: Tell them what you’re doing, and I bet they’ll support it. If not, go to an Ace Hardware or Woodcraft. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @TomsWorkbench Sorry..I’m focused on creating some pieces this year. I’m not signing up for any extra stuff. #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: So what did I miss tonight? #Woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: @IggyMonkey And use a plow plane to cut a groove for onions? #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @uppercutwood given that I’m there 12 times per week, I think they’ll accommodate #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: @ChrisHasFlair dovetail, half-lap, or finger joint? #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @BoatworksToday Big ideas often start small.. now, let’s see how far down the rabbit hole this leads us… #woodchat
@jmk89: @ChrisHasFlair Using mustard flavored hide glue! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: seven minutes to go, who wants to design the tshirt? #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: Geez, I’m making myself hungry! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @MansFineFurn take your pile of receipts #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @Tumblewood You talking to me? I thought @iggymonkey had issues with you? #woodchat
@ramblinrdesigns: @IggyMonkey and then cut them apart on a Sawstop. Er, maybe not. The consequences are too pricey. #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: Dovetail. I don’t think the others would be strong enough.RT @benjamenjohnson: @ChrisHasFlair dovetail, half-lap, or finger joint? #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: Ewwww! RT @jmk89: @ChrisHasFlair Using mustard flavored hide glue! #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @ChrisHasFlair You had me at onions… #woodchat
@jmk89: It is lunchtime where I am (Sydney Australia) http://uppercutwoodw.../icon_smile.gif #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @ramblinrdesigns Stupid hot dog sensing technology #woodchat
@Tumblewood: I love watching @ChrisHasFlair do “impromptu” design. That was a blast and a good experience! #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @jmk89 It’s bedtime here in Tampa… #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @jmk89 It’s tomorrow where you are! #woodchat
@Furnitology: Will there be a follow-up to get woodworking?? #woodchat
@HighRockWW: Alright #woodchat I have to get back to the wifey! Good night all.
@kring_l: but the glue itself is so tasty #woodchat
@lucaspeters: @MansFineFurn Shameless plug, but it might be a good starting point. Wood’s “Basic-built” toolkit: http://t.co/3nc9nbRk #woodchat
@benjamenjohnson: Gotta bail, kids are giving my wife too much trouble. Thanks for #getwoodworking @TomsWorkbench #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: is it odd that I drink more beer during these chats than any other day of the week? ;> Ha Ha! #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: OK, folks. Look for a new post on my site tomorrow.. let’s finish the week on a strong note. #woodchat
@jmk89: @IggyMonkey What would happen if you used a banana instead of a hotdog on a SawStop? #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: Category: http://t.co/nKg0VfNx @Tumblewood: I love watching Chris do “impromptu” design. That was a blast and a good experience! #woodchat
@Tumblewood: I have another hour in the shop…cya! Great hour! #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: @lucaspeters Plug away, Lucas! #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: @HighRockWW night! Wish her well! #woodchat
@thewoodninja: Very good one tonight guys. Thx again @Tomsworkbench for taking the lead on this. You may have inspired the next Krenov this week! #woodchat
@ramblinrdesigns: So, in summation…Talk it up and spread the word, wherever your connections are and #getwoodworking could go viral! #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @lucaspeters If I do that post, I’ll reference it, as long as you don’t mind if I disagree on a couple points! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @lucaspeters no shame at all, thanks for your support. #woodchat
@BillGriggs: Good night. #woodchat
@IggyMonkey: Peace out, homies! This was fun picking on Tom… #woodchat
@JimAAshley: @HighRockWW take it easy! #woodchat
@jmk89: Back to work for me, guys. See you next week #woodchat
@TomsWorkbench: @thewoodninja I can only hope! #woodchat
@kring_l: night all #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: Goodnight, guys. I’ll be around making my Br’all. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: Goodnight all, the transcript will be up within 48 hours. #woodchat
@JimAAshley: Great #woodchat tonight. G’night everyone!
@lucaspeters: @MansFineFurn Not at all. Go right ahead. (post and/or disagree) #woodchat
@bmorewoodwork: Good #Woodchat Now back to work #GetWoodworking
@BoatworksToday: there’s still 2 min left by my clock !! Did I say I was a little OCD? #woodchat
@thewoodninja: @TomsWorkbench Hopefully he/she will remember YOU! #woodchat
@DyamiPlotke: @TomsWorkbench @benjamenjohnson Huh? I thought online woodworking was dead. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @ChrisHasFlair got a link so I can stalk you #woodchat
@lucaspeters: @MansFineFurn Those are the tools we limit ourselves to for the basic-built projects in our magazine. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: Everyone is going to #occupywoodshop! #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: You and the other 100+… RT @uppercutwood: @ChrisHasFlair got a link so I can stalk you #woodchat
@lucaspeters: @MansFineFurn …basically, tools & materials you can easily find at the home center. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @lucaspeters I would only disagree in that when I started, I started with one of those, and accumulated them as needed over time #woodchat
@Furnitology: Thanks #woodchat and Thanks “get woodworking” @TomsWorkbench #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: oh, great.. @occupywoodshop! my wife’s going to be pissed.. Ha Ha!! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: By the way, i think that is 13 straight woodchats since the reboot! #woodchat
@bmorewoodwork: Time to #occupywoodshop #woodchat
@ChrisHasFlair: RT @bmorewoodwork: Time to #occupywoodshop #woodchat
@lucaspeters: Later folks. I literally have to get back in the shop and get woodworking for a few more minutes. Got a glue-up to check. #woodchat
@Furnitology: @uppercutwood 13 straight..not easy!!!!! Frosty would be proud :^) #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @lucaspeters man that sounds great #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: peace out.. Switching channels #occupywoodshop #woodchat
@BoatworksToday: good night all who are still here! #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: g’nite everyone! #woodchat
@DyamiPlotke: @benjamenjohnson woodtalkonline.com is the woodworking forum, open to all skill levels. #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: Hmmm missed #woodchat but for good reason as I was sharpening a few chisels that I’ve overlooked for too long. http://t.co/TWQGvSu8
@benjamenjohnson: @WatkinsWoodWork What brand honing guide is that, I really need to upgrade from my cheap $15 one. #woodchat
@woodcanuck: @Tumblewood @uppercutwood #GWW #woodchat thanks guys, you’re too kind, but Bad Axe saws and plaid shirts (XL) can be mailed to…. http://uppercutwoodw.../icon_smile.gif
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Im trying my hand at building kitchen cabinets..I have frame built and plywood added to both sides..also added. I have run into some problems....

1) measuring form front to back on the 3 drawer supports..they are 1/16 off on one side. most likely my cut using table saw

2) the frame is somewhat wobbly as i have not added the back yet. My question is how to square up such a large frame..the dimensions are 87 3/4 x 24 1/4. hopefully pic attached

researched using clamps on diagonal etc..any thoughts?