Spring into Cherry Blossom Season with these Seasonal Bentos: Today is officially the first day of Spring, and that means just one thing: cherry blossom season is just around the corner. Hanami, as it’s called in Japan, is one of the… https://t.co/a4U6P8uNZ6 #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/TFLBUhXR0j
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 20, 2018
Masato Yamaguchi Hacked a Cleaning Robot to Create an Autonomous Robotic Painter: Back in 2015, a cleaning robot underwent a radical career change when Japanese artist Masato Yamaguchi hacked it and transformed it into a painter.… https://t.co/oSVJO7nTqL #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/9UDQtk3jjc
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 20, 2018
How Tight Should the Table Saw Arbor Nut Be?: We’re working on adding a lot of back content to our YouTube channel. So, just as a heads up, you’ll see some basic videos, like this one, from time to time. These videos are really… https://t.co/p7Xx1kX1lb #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/QJ7AZpIDed
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 20, 2018
Smart Paint for the Blind and Visually Impaired: This is another installment in my series on smart coatings. You can access the others by typing in “smart” in the search box near the top of my main blog page. For this installment, I’m… https://t.co/UTVFB91kZG #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/LQVvA7aTi9
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 20, 2018
We must practice to gain facility…: Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from The Art and Craft of Cabinet-Making. This book provides an incredible look into traditional woodworking instruction. Though the English sounds peculiar… https://t.co/nhRojMuZ5H #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/VqIiNAezGp
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 20, 2018
Quit Worshiping at the Church of Inside Corners: One of my stranger findings from years of working with clients to redesign their kitchens is that people will guard their cubic footage like an angry vulture with a road-killed skunk.… https://t.co/tKmFxIatCU #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/a2i4blw2ew
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 19, 2018
Tower of the Sun’s Psychedelic Interior to Open to the Public: Taro Okamoto’s iconic Tower of the Sun was completed in 1970. The 230-foot structure served as a symbol of Expo ’70, the first ever Expo held in Asia. It was meant to… https://t.co/j9DB1Dc3JT #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/pq04VHa2le
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 18, 2018
Why Build a Tool Chest?: During the last six years, I’ve built a lot of tool chests for customers. To many woodworkers, this might seem odd. Why not build one yourself? The answer is simple. Why not build your own handplanes? Your… https://t.co/2gMOFr1b9O #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/fmNZh7hhwa
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 18, 2018
Popwood Playback #11 – Top Woodworking Videos of the Week: This week I’ve been busy working on building the Ultimate Lathe Stand. I’ve needed a home for my old Craftsman lathe, so why not build the ULTIMATE stand for it?! It’s a great… https://t.co/0RjQJH6mRj #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/hMcuofS7cw
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 17, 2018
Harbor Freight Clamps One Year Later: A year ago I wrote about the demise of America’s clamp manufacturers and my choice to try a few inexpensive alternatives for the obsolete Pony, Wetzler and the like. We decided to buy a few types of… https://t.co/pavliBAKx7 #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/8H1EuNuk9L
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 16, 2018
Nike’s New Office in Tokyo Designed by Torafu Architects: If you’re unfamiliar with the story, global athletic brand Nike actually got its start in Japan when founder Phil Knight first visited the country in 1962. As described in his… https://t.co/ZIVrD7PfhD #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/UQSC0by2cR
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 15, 2018
Win an X-Carve CNC from Inventables: Inventables is hosting a contest for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs. Their CNC, the X-Carve, has been a go-to machine for many startups and hobbyists for years. It’s great to see them giving… https://t.co/9Yfb3o8Siq #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/T7NQ3chBey
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 15, 2018
The Power of User Groups – How to Learn CNC: In the December 2017 Popular Woodworking article called “Digital Artistry… How five masterful makers integrate CNC and CAD technology into their woodworking”, five professional woodworkers… https://t.co/iSIWXp5LEK #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/RNtJtXIiEQ
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 15, 2018
Crosscutting Sled – Just 5 Pieces of Wood: The sled we use the most in our shop is the one shown here. I built it five years ago, and it is as accurate as the day I made it. I built it in response to my frustrations with fancy sliding… https://t.co/0Jh5RLeN8w #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/ZkLAtkP2rA
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 14, 2018
Picklestone: a fun and beautiful way to make pickles: Pickles, or tsukemono, are the unsung heroes of Japanese cuisine. And now there’s a revolutionary new tool that builds on our predecessors traditional methods. For thousands of years… https://t.co/XrC2hEpNvi #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/jpbPQWecLi
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 14, 2018
Which Way Does the Router Spin? – Tricks of the Trade: I learned this in engineering school and soon found out it worked for my router. It is called the “right-hand thumb rule.” When trying to remember which way your router bit is… https://t.co/Q824gSlQfX #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/fNVe49gp5e
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 14, 2018
Aftermarket Splitters & Riving Knives for Powermatic 66 Table Saw: I recently posted a video to our YouTube channel that discussed proper tightening of a saw blade nut (hand tightened is usually enough) and was surprised by the number… https://t.co/ckH2xGz4gP #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/x8n8dJj6XL
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 14, 2018
Surviving A Shop Move 101 – Camille Woodworking: Editor’s note: Bryant documented his move process on his Instagram account, of which I have been a follower for a long time. I asked him to write a blog post to share his thoughts in a… https://t.co/zUyHKsM4Ca #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/cA5MNEBtam
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 13, 2018
Compatibility of Applying One Type of Finish Over Another: A professional woodworker got in touch with this question. He had finished a sixty-foot long countertop for a brewery tasting room with catalyzed (conversion) varnish. After the… https://t.co/XWvY4eKsF5 #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/GMKC0jcXvu
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 13, 2018
In Japan, an Anti-Decluttering House: Marie Kondo (or Konmari, if you prefer) and her decluttering empire has taken the West by storm. And it’s given Japan an image of ultra-minimalism where people live a simple lifestyle, free of all… https://t.co/T1P86gdG11 #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/LVMXCyKUcy
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 12, 2018
Music Monday: Yurufuwa Gang: If you want something new to listen to this week, try Yurufuwa Gang, a Japanese hip hop duo comprised of Nene and Ryugo Ishida. Dissecting their name gives you a sense of what you’re in for: yurufuwa is a… https://t.co/8zX5FehJWK #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/dV2CuxEuGH
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 12, 2018
An Extra-Thin Frame and Panel Back: A current job called for a solid wood frame and panel back that would fit in a 5/16″ rabbet. That’s really thin for a frame-and-panel assembly, at least in my world. (Granted, for Bill Robertson, it’s… https://t.co/nEFyOQyXaV #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/x7rHU4Nvb3
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 12, 2018
Dovetail Angles are Style, Not Substance: For dovetails, I use what I call a “redneck slope” – 1:4 or 14°. I like this slope because I’ve seen it on a lot of vernacular pieces I’ve studied. It says: Dovetail y’all! And not: Ill-defined… https://t.co/svzScPlZ4f #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/qu0xaIZw0T
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 12, 2018
A Dovetailing Trick for Beginners: I don’t think I’ve cut a single dovetail for eight months – my work has been mostly chairs and casework that relied on other joints. So I’m a bit out of practice. When this happens and I need to cut… https://t.co/atVzONrlij #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/k5qDv54EMN
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 11, 2018
Powerless Woodworker – When a Nor’easter Rolls in to Town: The latest Nor’easter left us powerless. On Wednesday afternoon we lost electricity to the elements. The snow that began falling that morning didn’t seem that hospitable, to say… https://t.co/sP9XicSZz1 #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/PopEjwdWbg
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 11, 2018
Beyond Piston-Fit Drawers and Perfect Dovetails – With Saw, Plane & Chisel: Editor’s note: The following post is from Zachary Dillinger out of his book, With Saw, Plane & Chisel. I’ve wanted to share more of this remarkable text for… https://t.co/2AxmUJFsMi #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/N346oeWmiA
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 11, 2018
Popwood Playback #10 – Best Woodworking Videos of the Week: We tried a new format this week for Popwood Playback. We ended up with a slightly longer video, but we included a pretty in-depth first look at the installation of the Kreg… https://t.co/vmsrqE1FwZ #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/DVg69yLnN6
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 10, 2018
A Quick Method for Creating Tabletop Buttons: Tabletop buttons are an easy and effective way to attach a table to its base. They allow for seasonal movement as they pivot and slide within their mortise. This video shows a quick and… https://t.co/YEUAel79vN #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/5VjxhSZgwm
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 9, 2018
The Mechanical Bonsai Paintings of Mai Inoue: At the age of 24, Mai Inoue creates paintings that look like they could have been painted by her great grandparents. Her subject matter are bonsai: the Japanese art form of pruning and… https://t.co/Y5p9gJ5NuR #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/jvkeM2Qm73
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 8, 2018
The Artisan Process – Woodworking Without Electricity: Editor’s note: You can pick up the Jim Tolpin’s Classics Collection for a great price right now over at https://t.co/qM2TXmplh4. When I approached the writing of Measure Twice, Cut… https://t.co/dLxMxO9QyV #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/FbPLrl1oGG
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 8, 2018
Kigumi: The Japanese Museum of Interlocking Wooden Joints: In a nondescript building in Tokyo there is a little-known museum that celebrates on of Japan’s most distinctive crafts: kigumi, or interlocking wooden joints. Japanese wood… https://t.co/zd9OrhqBYM #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/9sMLATtz1k
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 7, 2018
Precision Instruments for Woodworkers – Part Four: Recommended Tools: In this series, I’ve covered tools for standardization, tools for measuring and tools for precision. Now, it’s time to bring it all together with a few… https://t.co/4WpbKeqlmY #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/3bCOJ9hpPm
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 7, 2018
Danchi: A Photographic Journey Into Japan’s Public Housing Projects: “I’m standing along before a complex of danchi. Row upon row of identical numbered buildings extend into the distance. Fluorescent lights flicker to life illuminating… https://t.co/ZMKQZgwqFb #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/E96Mg3qof6
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 6, 2018
How to Make a Plywood Throat Plate for Band Saws: It is surprising how important is a tight throat plate to ensure successful sawing on the bandsaw. A throat plate with a narrow kerf that flanks the blade neatly will prevent small… https://t.co/PLBzz0fwhc #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/D6jAzEDNVM
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 6, 2018
How to Get Rid of Black stains on an Exterior Door: In the October, 2017 issue of Popular Woodworking, page 10, I answered a question from a reader concerning how to handle paint on an exterior door that was beginning to lift at the… https://t.co/dp0560MfOj #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/QX2ugqkist
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 6, 2018
Graphic Artworks by Haruka Aramaki Distort our Perception of Space: We were in Tokyo recently and one of the most enjoyable exhibitions was this show of blue and red graphic artworks by designer Haruka Aramaki. Composed of predominantly… https://t.co/t5Ki10X1TC #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/Hg9ZV1F6W4
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 5, 2018
Ruskin’s Moral Elements of Gothic: A Foundation of the Arts and Crafts Movement: Kudos to all who accepted last week’s challenge to match features of my recently completed dining table commission with the list of John Ruskin’s “moral… https://t.co/51DwttKzm5 #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/PAZ9gichjV
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 5, 2018
How to Make a Cloud Lifted Ebony Spline: Greene & Greene (G&G) breadboard ends are never flush with the edge or top of a table top. This proud look is then capped with a polished Ebony spline embedded in a mortise between the… https://t.co/6vOkznOapn #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/nhgluipvvN
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 4, 2018
PopWood Playback #9 – Best Woodworking Videos of the Week: We had some great videos this week, thank you all for submitting the best woodworking videos! I’d like to draw special attention to Simple Cove’s video series on building a… https://t.co/64P6D9ykD6 #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/wyfJsTPNTm
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 3, 2018
Panel-cutting Sleds – Just 3 Bits of Wood: There are a lot of people who don’t see the point of having a panel-cutting sled, which is a sled that has its fence on its leading edge instead of on its trailing edge. The better solution,… https://t.co/dsMRPba0r3 #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/6c7rclVIuZ
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 3, 2018
How to Make a Bar Top Serving Tray with Wine Corks: I recently finished a fun serving tray project with shop scraps. It features a decorative bottom covered with a bar top finish. You can pretty much build this to any dimensions you’d… https://t.co/riKvsTHMPP #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/PwN03oulwG
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 2, 2018
Fuming a Finish – Cool but Dangerous!: I’ve enjoyed building Arts & Crafts furniture for a number of years. The look of the quarter-sawn oak after finishing has always been a strong selling point – a common approach is a historical… https://t.co/zLJUQI1jk3 #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/FGnHz17HFD
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 1, 2018
2 Table Saw Sleds (Part 1): No, you have not entered an alternative dimension. Today – on this blog that focuses on handwork – we are going to talk about table saw sleds. When I do production work – processing hundreds of board feet of… https://t.co/Va2eJU3Ono #woodworkingquest pic.twitter.com/PHb2LQEuAZ
— Woodworking Quest (@woodworkingques) March 1, 2018
