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In this episode we discuss drying wood, seasonal movement, climate changes and interior doors and hinges   https://youtu.be/g0ZlIvBgaLI   Thank you to the following Patreon contributors!: Chris McCoy Tony Cabero Byron younce David Lightman Phil Edwards David Moffitt Chris Capistran Jason Adamczyk Bryan Collette Mike Stange Walrus Dixie Trapper Steve Nelson Jim Beshears John Wilson Black Rainbow Matt Parker

In this episode we discuss having multiple ways to do many things in woodworking and always trying to see a woodworking project from various points of view and using different tools to perform different tasks.  Also, Nick hit a water line installing a desk.   https://youtu.be/wAwTl3FQRoU   References: Leldon's Channel Old Woodworking Machine Forum Vintage Machinery     Thank you to the following Patreon contributors!: Chris McCoy Tony Cabero Byron younce David Lightman Phil Edwards David Moffitt Chris Capistran Jason Adamczyk Bryan Collette Mike Stange Walrus Dixie Trapper Steve Nelson Jim Beshears John Wilson Steve Mills Black Rainbow Matt Parker Kyle Veatch

The Woodworking Podcast with Bob Kloes & Nick Ferry. In this episode we talk about our recent trip to the Midwest Tool Collectors Association tool show and what we picked up, including a raised panel plane from Pete Callen. As well as rather subtlety announcing Bob as the new co-host and talking about what tools we regret getting and which ones we wish we would have gotten sooner. https://youtu.be/JkoH7o00W5s   Thank you to the following Patreon contributors (you guys rock by the way!): Tony Cabero Byron younce David Lightman Phil Edwards Scott A McWilliams RandD WoodShop Chris Capistran Jason Adamczyk Mike Stange Hives Manawatu Walrus Dixie Trapper Steve Nelson Jim Beshears John Wilson Steve Mills Matt Parker Kyle Veatch     Links: Woodtuners Anonymous Podcast - http://wtapodcast.com/

This week's guest is my friend Bob Kloes.  He has been making fine furniture for over 30 years.  He can also be found on his Instagram. https://youtu.be/xr32kqrpVoc Some of Bob's Work: Nick's "cheap" pine table: Show Links: Birds Eye Maple Video Green Light Coatings Agualente   Thank you to the following Patreon contributors: Tony Cabero Byron younce David Lightman Phil Edwards Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan RandD WoodShop Chris Capistran Jameson Elam Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk mike montgomery   Mike Stange Hives Manawatu Walrus Dixie Trapper Michael Couch steve nelson Jim Beshears John Wilson Steve Mills   Matt Parker Kyle Veatch

Due to conflicting schedules and life being crazy in general, April and Jay have decided to step down from The Woodworking Podcast. Nick is taking a break from the podcast as well. So what does that mean for The Woodworking Podcast going forward? ....We're not sure. But if you would like to be notified of The Woodworking Podcast 2.0 or whatever else may or may not evolve going forward than be sure to stay subscribed. THANK YOU!! for all of your support over the past year and 4 months! -  Nick, April, & Jay.

This week we are joined with Laura Kampf of Germany. She's a creator of many things with a unique and creative video style. Be sure to check out her work at laurakampf.com. Also, subscribe to Laura on YouTube. Thank you to the following Patreon contributors Michael Gillitzer Devin Richter Jim Jardine Byron younce Damon Chance Mike Rohlinger Michael Homer Cole Bouchard Alicia Bramlett Ainslee Portlock Pinder Industries Love & Renovations David Lightman Phil Edwards Leatherneck Garage Brodie Brickey Jeff Ferguson John Lamar Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan David Moffitt Chris Capistran JM Tosses Jameson Elam Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds Don Chesser ddmMADE Hives Manawatu Walrus Frank Tippin Ron Klaiss Tom Pritchard Caleb Harris Dixie Trapper Andrew P Tucker Michael Couch Steve Nelson Justin Shields Jim Beshears Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Matt Parker Robert O. Davis Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites/videos/stuff:

  In this episode we are joined by Shawn Stone of stoneandsonsworkshop.net filling in for April for this episode. We introduce Shawn for those who don't already follow him and we discuss plywood storage, lathe options, pizza peels and some other shenanigans. Subscribe to Shawn's YouTube channel. Thank you to the following Patreon contributors Michael Gillitzer Jim Jardine Mike Rohlinger Michael Homer Cole Bouchard Alicia Bramlett Ainslee Portlock Pinder Industries Love & Renovations David Lightman Phil Edwards Leatherneck Garage Brodie Brickey Jeff Ferguson John Lamar Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan David Moffitt Chris Capistran JM Tosses Jameson Elam Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds Don Chesser ddmMADE Hives Manawatu Walrus Frank Tippin Ron Klaiss Tom Pritchard Caleb Harris Dixie Trapper Andrew P Tucker Michael Couch Steve Nelson Justin Shields Jim Beshears Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Matt Parker Robert O. Davis Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites/videos/stuff: Smart Passive Income: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ Shawn Stone mallet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5WIZHydviY

This June in Oklahoma will be the first annual Woodworking Event; A group of woodworkers from around the world who share the commonality of making woodworking projects and producing videos about them.  We are gathering in Skiatook, Oklahoma on city parkland to showcase and demonstrate multiple aspects to woodworking & more.  Walk along the 1/4 mile gravel path and stop by each exhibitor to see what they create in person.  From bandsaw mills & bandsaw boxes, handmade dovetails & detailed joinery, to DIY & weekend hobbyists, we will showcase those and everywhere in between. Below is a list of what you can expect to see: Bandsaw Mill Swingblade Sawmill Chainsaw Carving Chainsaw Mill Joinery Tool Techniques Wood Finishing DIY & Beginner Projects Kids Projects CNC Routers Scroll Sawing Bowl & Spindle Turning Hand & Power Tools Pen Making Woodworking Jigs Metalworking Resin Casting& MORE! Come and chat with your favorite creators and find some new favorites! *Many of the creators will have their items available for purchase throughout the weekend. **Creator list & local accomodations coming soon - check videowoodworkers.com for the latest info. ***If you are a creator with a Youtube Channel and want to showcase your work at the event, contact videowoodworkers.com for details. Thank you to the following Patreon contributors Michael Gillitzer Jim Jardine John Kelly Ainslee Portlock Pinder Industries Love & Renovations David Lightman Joshua Luther Phil Edwards Leatherneck Garage Brodie Brickey Matt Parker ddmMADE Jeff Ferguson John Lamar Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan David Moffitt Chris Capistran JM Tosses Jameson Elam Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds Don Chesser Ron Klaiss Tom Pritchard Caleb Harris Dixie Trapper Andrew P Tucker Michael Couch Steve Nelson Hives Manawatu Justin Shields Jim Beshears Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Robert O. Davis Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites/videos/stuff: Wood Turners Anonymous podcast: http://wtapodcast.com/  

Episode notes: Thank you to the following Patreon contributors Michael Gillitzer Jim Jardine John Kelly Ainslee Portlock Pinder Industries Love & Renovations David Lightman Joshua Luther Phil Edwards Leatherneck Garage Brodie Brickey Matt Parker ddmMADE Jeff Ferguson John Lamar Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan David Moffitt Chris Capistran JM Tosses Jameson Elam Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds Don Chesser Ron Klaiss Tom Pritchard Caleb Harris Dixie Trapper Andrew P Tucker Michael Couch Steve Nelson Hives Manawatu Justin Shields Jim Beshears Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Robert O. Davis Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites/videos/stuff: hffcom YouTube channel. Time lapse build videos. 1 man professional woodworking shop. https://www.youtube.com/user/hffcom Benchtop planer snipe explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdDo3OEtjhc Keller jig - http://amzn.to/2l4n9AV Submitted Questions/comments: July with Fitz - Question for the next podcast: If you guys were to move into a shop half the size of your current ones, what major tools do you think you could get rid of and still be able to do your work. WillVeeSC - Texas Collaboration! You Guys must do it! Then Mississippi with Jay. Anton Penner - hey quick question for next podcast. do your planers leave a low spot at the very end of a board? like a joimter would do if the blades were adjusted to high

Episode notes: Thank you to the following Patreon contributors Michael Gilitzer Lewi Uberg Jim Jardine John Kelly Ainslee Portlock Robert Pinder Cory Hendrix David Lightman Joshua Luther Phil Edwards Leatherneck Garage Brodie Brickey Matt Parker ddmMADE Jeff Ferguson John Lamar Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan David Moffitt Chris Capistran JM Tosses Jameson Elam Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds Don Chesser Tom Pritchard Caleb Harris Dixie Trapper Andrew P Tucker Michael Couch Steve Nelson Hives Manawatu Justin Shields Jim Beshears Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Robert O. Davis Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites/videos: Nick theater cart - https://nickferry.com/2014/10/custom-mobile-work-station/ Grounding dust collection: http://www.thewoodnerd.com/articles/dustExplosion.html Submitted Questions/comments: Hey Jay-Pril Ferry (three in one) ! Just a reaction to your last episode, and the 'blen/blunder' of April with the axe handle. I had the exact same thing happening to me last week, when gluing up a carefully hand crafted mallet head in reverse on its handle... (see picture of the glue up with epoxy : https://postimg.org/image/9eznf1o0z/ - dont mind my epoxy made recipient) So unfortunately I noticed it after the epoxy had set, and had to saw the sides to make the mallet work, but now I have a tiny awkward mallet to remind me to check EVERYTHING before glue up... (https://postimg.org/image/meqecfkdz/) Kind of like measure twice cut once, but in this case, it is more check twice, glue once! Anyway, thanks for sharing this blunder April, I feel less alone in my misery ;) Keep up the great work and podcast! All the way from Belgium, Kévin Moulart Leo Jewitt - Hello! I am a listener and enjoy of the podcast. I'm an apprentice carpenter, and amateur woodworker. My question is how do you find inspiration for designing projects? I have a couple cabinet projects to tackle, and am having a hard time designing them. How do you do it? Thanks! David Fensler - Did I hear you mention on a podcast that there might be a woodworking show or meet & greet in Oklahoma? Do you have any more details on this?

Episode notes: Thank you to the following Patreon contributors Michael Gillitzer Lewi Uberg Jim Jardine John Kelly Ainslee Portlock Pinder Industries Love & Renovations David Lightman Joshua Luther Phil Edwards Leatherneck Garage Brodie Brickey Matt Parker ddmMADE Jeff Ferguson John Lamar Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan David Moffitt Chris Capistran JM Tosses Jameson Elam Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds Don Chesser Caleb Harris Dixie Trapper Andrew P Tucker Michael Couch Steve Nelson Hives Manawatu Justin Shields Jim Beshears Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Robert Davis Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Michael Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites/videos: Custom rings: http://www.gouldscustomcalls.com/ Nick's air compressor wall manifold: https://youtu.be/9sJLQc7uwI4 Submitted Questions/comments: Larry - You are all from such different locations and different backgrounds, how did the three of you meet and then decide to collaborate? Nick Rodriquez - I'd love to hear each of you talk a bit about your past shops, rust pros and cons of that setup, and what worked well and what did not.

Episode notes: Thank you to the following Patreon contributors Lewi Uberg Jim Jardine Ainslee Portlock Robert Pinder Cory Hendrix David Lightman Joshua Luther Phil Edwards Leatherneck Garage Brodie Brickey Matt Parker ddmMADE Woodshop 101 Jeff Ferguson John Lamar Darrell John Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan David Moffitt Chris Capistran JM Tosses Jameson Elam Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds Charlie McKeefry Don Chesser Dixie Trapper Andrew P Tucker Michael Couch Steve Nelson Hives Manawatu Justin Shields George Thomas Jim Beshears Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Michael Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites/videos: Air filtration diagram located on page 12 of this diagram: http://cdn1.grizzly.com/manuals/g0738_m.pdf Submitted Questions/comments: John Lamar - Since the weather has gotten cold here in Montana and my 2 car garage door stays closed most days I definitely have a need for dust collection and filtration. I was planning on getting a Wen unit but I don't want to hang it from the ceiling. Will it be as effective on a cart like Jays or under my assembly table? I'm tired of all my chachkies getting dusty. Joanie doesn't like it either.Jon Ed gonzales - What to do about clogged blast gates! So frustrating! Lewi Uberg - Hi, Big fan! Let's say I was planning a trip to the us from Norway with the family. To vacation, buy 20% of what they sell in Rockler. And if possible meet some of the YouTubeers I like to watch. Do you think it's ok to just ask? Ricky Chisum - I recently took my first project where I needed to use 8/4 hard woods, I have a few more people requesting for me to make similar items. My 1hp table saw had a very hard time so I am looking to upgrade. I am looking at the grizzly either the 2 hp or the 3hp. The 3hp is quite a bit more money. I have access to either 110 V or 220v so that is not an issue. It the 2hp enough? Thanks for all the great advice!

Episode notes: Thank you to the following Patreon contributors Lewi Uberg Jim Jardine Robert Pinder Cory Hendrix David Lightman Joshua Luther Phil Edwards Leatherneck Garage Brodie Brickey Matt Parker ddmMADE Woodshop 101 Jeff Ferguson John Lamar Darrell John Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan David Moffitt Chris Capistran JM Tosses Jameson Elam Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds Charlie McKeefry Don Chesser Dixie Trapper Andrew P Tucker Michael Couch Steve Nelson Hives Manawatu Justin Shields George Thomas Jim Beshears Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Michael Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites/videos: King of Random - metal foundry Rust Prevention  Nick's new office coming along..... Submitted Questions/comments: Andrew Lynch - Project workflow. I often find myself doing steps out of order when working on a project. What is your project planning process and how has it evolved over time? Looking to maximize my efficiency and time. Thanks. From soundcloud TWP27: Question for Nick on the next Podcast. What did you decide to do add a 220volt circuit or a subpanel? How did you do it.? Blaise Morin - What's the tool you expect/demand the most precision from? Eduardo Azeredo - Do you clean tools and, specially, finish brushes after project? If no, how often do you do this? If yes, how you do? From Brazil!

Episode notes: Thank you to the following Patreon contributors Robert Pinder Joe Montana David Lightman Joshua Luther Phil Edwards Leatherneck Garage Brodie Brickey Matt Parker ddmMADE Woodshop 101 Jeff Ferguson John Lamar Darrell John Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan David Moffitt Chris Capistran JM Tosses Jameson Elam Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds Charlie McKeefry Don Chesser Hives Manawatu Justin Shields George Thomas Jim Beshears Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Michael Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites/videos: Patricks Workshop's bandsaw scoops - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HPvcLBSEfY Jay's scoops - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06PJQFXAT24 Nick's scoops - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdWVUqsbK04 Nick's bandsaw and planer links: https://nickferry.com/my-tools-equipment Jay's bandsaw article link: https://jayscustomcreations.com/2016/03/tool-talk-12-grizzly-bandsaw/ Jay's planer article link: https://jayscustomcreations.com/2016/02/tool-talk-10-my-dw735-planer/ Submitted Questions/comments: Kevin hart - I am in the market to get a planer. It will be my first planer that I've ever owned. I would like for you to discuss the differences between the Dewalt planer that Jay has the Dewalt planer that's one below what Jay has and the triton planer that April has. Is this the hold out and get the big one purchase or is this something that can grow with your shop. I don't plan to run any major length boards or thicknesses through the planer. If you read reviews about all these planers they all are great and they' all suck .it's hard to get a good Idea based on reviews. ron rizzo - Big fan of the podcast. I'm looking at possibly getting the same Laguna bandsaw Nick got recently and I've been hoping for a video on it, or a bit more of an in depth discussion on the podcast about it. Jays bandsaw dust collection pics: Nick's Dresser Drawer Front

Episode notes: Thank you to the following Website contributors: Sam Mulkay Peter Dunphy Brent Albrecht Thank you to the following Patreon contributors Robert Pinder Joe Montana Phil Edwards Leatherneck Garage Brodie Brickey Matt Parker ddmMADE Woodshop 101 Jeff Ferguson John Lamar Darrell John Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan David Moffitt Chris Capistran JM Tosses Jameson Elam Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds Charlie McKeefry Don Chesser Hives Manawatu Justin Shields George Thomas Jim Beshears Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Michael Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Submitted Questions/comments: Bill McBeth - There is a slight slope to the garage. I can use leveling feet for carts and benches, however, I have a Powermatic saw, with the 50" table and it is on a mobile base. I like having the mobile base so I can move the saw easily but I am looking for advice on how to level my saw? Richard Spencer - What is the next tool you want to get into your shop? What shop upgrade or improvement have you made that as soon as you did it you wished you had done it MUCH sooner? Bryce Julian - Hello guys, I'm a basic wood worker, and I've been trying to make small boxes, I use my mitre saw to cut 45 degree angles but in the end they never line up properly. How would I fix this? And also, how would I clamp it? Thanks!

Episode notes: Thank you to the following Website contributors: Jesse Edmands Thank you to the following Patreon contributors: Robert Pinder Joe Montana Leatherneck Garage Brodie Brickey Matt Parker ddmMADE Woodshop 101 Jeff Ferguson John Lamar Darrell John Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan David Moffitt Chris Capistran JM Tosses Jameson Elam Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds Don Chesser Justin Shields George Thomas Jim Beshears Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Michael Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites: Steve Carmichael wood football - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9GnB8xhQ9k Tim Yoder wood football - https://youtu.be/EX4_d_6xOjc Submitted Questions/comments: Ricky Chisum - Hello, I am currently looking for a dust collection system for my shop. Do you have a preference on a dust collection system? Is the Grizzly 1 HP enough or should I be looking at a 2 HP. Of course I would like to get a cyclone but the price jumps up when you look at those. Thank you for the advice. John Horgan - You talked about cleaning saw blades. The best solution I have found is using a 50/50 mix of laundry detergent and water. Let the blade soak for a few minutes and with a little scrubbing with a soft bristled brush, then rinse and dry and your as good as new.

Episode notes: Thank you to the following Website contributors: Lewi Uberg Thank you to the following Patreon contributors: Joe Montana Darrell John Scott A McWilliams Terry Mulligan David Moffitt Chris Capistran JM Tosses Jameson Elam Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds Don Chesser George Thomas Jim Beshears Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Michael Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites: Free version SketchUp 8: https://jayscustomcreations.com/sketchup/ Tyler Moore on YouTube for starting a WordPress Website: https://youtu.be/sd0grLQ4voU Submitted Questions/comments: "Rob Fahler - (Last name pronounced: FAY-ler) I've been starting to work with SketchUp to learn to model stuff I'm building. 2x4 garage shelves and room layout. Have you moved to the point of purchasing the pay version of that tool (or another similar tool) and if so, at what time did you make that move?" Ted - What source do you find best for designing your website. I am currently the GoDaddy built in package. Lewi Uberg - Hi! Here in Norway we don't have these cleaning solutions (or good blades) you have to clean your saw blades. Do you know if there is any ordinary cleaning solution that I can use for this purpose? Like dishwasher tablets or something (I don't have a clue:) ) Chris - My question is it seems like much of your time is spent on the road either at shows or meeting and working with other builders, or building projects for your own homes or shops. So how is it you're able to make money doing this line of work?

Episode notes: Thank you to the following Patreon contributors: Scott Griffith JM Tosses Jameson Elam Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds George Thomas Don Chesser Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Michael Copes Saint Nicster Jim Beshears Chris Capistran David Moffitt Terry Mulligan Scott A McWilliams Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites: Braxton's Boy Scout chairs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HeQGJP42vM Submitted Questions/comments: Just listened to the last episode. Regarding the one guy’s question on bushing “poop” contaminating his friction polish finish on his pens, I have several suggestions.First, he’s likely either cutting the bushing slightly during turning or sanding them when sanding. Either way, that’s obviously where the dust is coming from. You guys mentioned that pretty much.Also, compressed air to blow off the turned tube after turning and sanding is always a good idea regardless. Here’s what I do to avoid this: 1. The best way is to get rid of the bushings completely when finishing. I don’t use a pen mandrel. I turn pens between a cone tipped “dead” center in the headstock and a normal cone live center in the tailstock. After turning and sanding to the bushings, take the bushings off and just hold the tube between those centers. Obviously don’t clamp down too tight as the turned pen tube is pretty fragile. Anyway, apply finish or additional wet sanding or whatever from there. The down side to this is you can only turn one tube at a time, so for kits with upper and lower tubes, they have to be done separately, but I’ve found this to be the best approach over all. Here’s a link to the “dead” center I’m talking about. http://amzn.to/2goZwnw 2. If you don’t have a dead center or don’t want to buy one, another option is to take the turned tubes off the mandrel and replace the bushings from the kit with “nylon” finishing bushings. These are intended for doing CA Finishes, but they work fine for any type of finish. They are non stick and cone shaped so they center the pen tube. Multiple pairs can be used to do multiple pen tubes on the mandrel at the same time. Here’s a link to these: http://amzn.to/2go3qJt 3. Finally, the last option would be to just turn your own finishing bushings out of small scraps of wood. Turn a ¼ to 3/8 tenon to fit the pen tube on a small scrap of wood (pen blank cutoff for example). Then turn another 3/8 or so section larger than the tenon but about the same or smaller diameter than the pen kit bushings. Make a pair of these and replace the kit bushing with the shop made wooden ones (these could be turned from acrylic as well). Then finish the pen blank as normal. Just a few options to avoid bushing “poop” contaminating the pen finish. In case it’s of interest. Kevin "Peter Bako - Listening to episode 23 and you are talking about sharp blades. I'm a beginner woodworker myself, only at it for a few months, but getting to where I need to start to sharpen my various tools. Any tips on how to get started with that? Don't have sharpening tools/stones/etc., so what would be the basics to get started with and any guides to help hold things at the right angle? Mostly have chisels to worry about for now, but also have a few old handsaws that would be nice to fix up. Sandpaper and a flat plate for the abrasve is a good place to start. An inexpensive honing guide. http://amzn.to/2gGXbWk Watch Paul Sellers or Rob Cosman for freehand methods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvTcReENk9g&t=12s    https://youtu.be/bx-D9hsaosM?t=4m2s John Heisz sharpening jig: http://www.ibuildit.ca/Workshop%20Projects/Jigs/sharpening-jig-1.html Brian - If you are buying more lumber than you need for a project,

Episode notes: Thank you to the following Patreon contributors: Scott Griffith JM Tosses Jameson Elam Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds George Thomas Don Chesser Martin Wegner Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Darren Pruitt Kyle Veatch Frederick McIntyre Page Bonifaci Terry Burns-Dyson Christopher Michael Copes Saint Nicster Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites: Braxton Whirthlin Billy's Instagram 3saurus Matthias Table Saw Jay's Dado Jig Nick Dado Jig Nick's Door Board Submitted Questions: Carson - I am a beginner to intermediate woodworker and I am looking to upgrade my old craftsman contractor table saw. I'm am trying to decide between the Ridgid R4512. Or the grizzly G0715P, just wondering if you guys have had any experience on either one? Or have heard some pros or cons?Thanks and keep up the good work. Barry Myers - I've been turning pens for several years and still struggle with one thing: when I use a light-colored wood (maple, poplar, etc.), when doing the final sanding and finishing (I use a friction polish), the grain in the wood sometimes looks dirty because a bit of the metal from the bushings gets picked up in the finishing cloth (I use paper towels or small pieces of old t-shirt material). I don't have a good solution to overcome this other than to remove the pen from the mandrel and replace the metal bushings with something plastic or similar. When turning lots of pens, that extra 2-3 minute changeover for each pen is frustrating. Any ideas? Dave Gilbey - I'm a newbie... so excuse the stupid question(s). What are some ways to prevent tear out from birch plywood when cutting on table saw ( it's a job site saw.)??? Can you suggest ways to minimize?(e.g. Change the blade?... put working side down when cutting? ... painters tape? How much glue ?? I seem to have either no squeeze out or a river of squeeze out... can't seem to dial this in. Suggestions appreciated Can you give some suggestions for creating dados with a trim (small hand size )router? Trying not to But more tools right now by not buying a full size router or dado stack for table saw  

Episode notes: Thank you to the following Patreon contributors: Scott Griffith Nicholas Gomez Cole Bouchard Chris Stokesmore Jason Adamczyk Modern Builds George Thomas Don Chesser Clement Brizard John Wilson Steve Mills Martin Wegner Saint Nicster Christopher Michael Copes Terry Burns-Dyson Page Bonifaci Frederick McIntyre Darren Pruitt Instagram Links: Jay Nick April Referenced Channels/websites: Frank Howarth - Zombie Killer Bat Jay Bates - Salt & Pepper Shaker Drillnado Trend Air Face Shield Submitted Questions: Caleb Harris - I have a question about table saw use. I normally see this difference while crosscutting on the table saw. Sometimes the stock will pushed all the way through the blade and passed the riving knife and then moved away from the blade, other times times the stock is pushed into the blade just far enough that the cut is completed and then backed out of the blade. I've found myself doing both as well. Is there a reason for one technique over the other, or is one way safer? Jon - I’ve been struggling with decent dust and chip collection on my drill press. What do the three of you use, how effective is it and do you have any recommendations on approaches or systems?