2017 Shop Tour
Welcome to the official 2017 Shop Tour. If you’ve been with us since the beginning, you know that my shop has changed a few times due to various domestic reasons. Back in November 2016, we packed up...
View ArticleTool Wall, Garage Door Cover, New Fans, DC Upgrades – Shop Update 6/17
Almost before I realized what was happening, I found myself fully engaged in phase 2 of my garage to shop conversion. 2x4s were purchased, nails were driven, and organization was born! Here’s a rundown...
View ArticleSteve’s Spacious Garage Woodshop
My wife and I recently finished a significant renovation on our dream home, and thankfully I got a nice dedicated woodshop out of the deal! I was lucky to be able to design this new shop from the...
View ArticleDan’s Garage Workshop
In 2010 I got out of the Air Force and decided to try my hand at owning my own woodworking business. My plan was to start with making shadow boxes for military retirements and expand from there. In...
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The Best Way to Set Up a Bandsaw!
Back in 2007, I posted a video on Bandsaw Setup. The method I demonstrated was one I learned from other woodworkers as well as numerous books and manuals. While the method works perfectly, it...
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Cross-Cut Sled Slot Repair
I have been enamored with the simplicity and never-ending usefulness of the cross-cut sled ever since I saw David Marks use one on Woodworks. I’ve built numerous sleds over the years but the one I made...
View ArticleTricked Out Bandsaws Featuring Carter Products
The bandsaw is one of my favorite tools and if you treat it well, it will quickly become one of your favorites as well. While most modern bandsaws come with decent components, to begin with, there are...
View ArticleAdam’s “Finishing Booth” Workshop
Right off the bat I’m sure you’ll notice this isn’t a “shop” per say, but rather a garage that transforms into a year round finishing booth. The reason I’m sharing it is to maybe inspire those in a...
View ArticleRocketbook for Shop Notes
If you have trouble keeping track of your shop notes, sketches and lists, Rocketbook notebooks are something you should definitely consider. Thanks to a recommendation by a viewer on Facebook, I am now...
View ArticleClean & Maintain Your Respirator
I’m a big proponent of wearing a respirator in the shop. Dust collection systems are never perfect so it’s important to protect our lungs whenever it’s feasible. There are lots of respirators on the...
View ArticleQutt’s Garage Workshop
In my earliest memories, I have always had the ability tocomplete projects. From that first thought that a problem needed to be solved, a difficulty needed to be eased, or even just out of curiosity....
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Bluetooth Earbud Shootout
For years I have relied on ear muffs with speakers (and more recently bluetooth) to protect my hearing while also providing a source of entertainment in the shop. But sometimes, a full set of ear muffs...
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Festool DF 500 Connectors
For my Executive Desk build, I needed to employ knock-down hardware where the center panel connects the two pedestals. Traditional knock-down hardware would work just fine but I wanted to explore a new...
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Quick High-Quality Shop Cabinets
It’s hard to believe I’ve been in my new Colorado shop for two years already! When I look at the condition of the garage when we moved and compare that to how it looks today, it’s pretty much...
View ArticleFestool CT Cyclone Review
Festool recently launched their new CT Cyclone. My first reaction was one of curiosity since most cyclone separators are fairly bulky with a large conical shape. Festool’s offering is very “Festool”...
View ArticleAutomate Your Dust Collection with iVac
iVac contacted me a few months ago about automating my blast gates and dust collector. I gave it some thought and there were two reasons I jumped in. First, I’m kind of an IOT (Internet of Things)...
View Article2018 Holiday Gift Guide
We haven’t done an old school Gift Guide video in a while so we decided to do one live on our Friday Live show. Because the video was recorded live, it’s not quite as “hi res” as our usual content. But...
View ArticleMike’s Garage Shop
My table saw, drill press, jointer, and bench top morticer are Powermatic. My bandsaw, orbital sander, and dust catcher are by Rikon. The smaller equipment such as 12” miter saw; 15 gallon compressor;...
View Article2019 Shop Tour – Layout, Tools, Organization, Tech, and Safety
SimpliSafe is award-winning home security that keeps your home safe around the clock. It’s really reliable, easy to use, and there are no contracts. Check out SimpliSafe here:...
View ArticlePhilip Morley Shop Tour
This Summer I traveled to Wimberley, Texas to film at Philip Morley’s shop. The goal was the capture the creation of the Morley Kitchen Table for the Wood Whisperer Guild. You can still get this...
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Upgrade to LED Shop Lighting
LED shop lighting is a big topic of discussion these days, but that wasn’t always the case. When I selected the lighting for the Dream Shop, T8 fluorescent lights were the obvious choice. LED...
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The Taper Maker
Over the years, I’ve made a lot of tapers. I usually cobble together a one-time use jig from scrap and throw it away when I’m done. And while there are a lot of tapering jig/sled designs out there I...
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Epoxy Floor Makeover
If you have concrete as ugly as mine, and epoxy floor makeover might be just what the doctor ordered. My Denver, CO shop has concrete floors that have moved quite a bit over the years and as a result...
View Article$40 Block Plane | Tune-up & Sharpening
A block plane is a simple and fundamental woodworking tool. I think it’s probably the first hand plane most of us purchase when we’re just getting started. Unfortunately, unless you spend $100-$200,...
View ArticleMirka Deros VS Festool ETS EC | Which Sander Should You Buy?
Today I’m going to try to help you make a decision between the Festool ETS EC150 and the Mirka Deros. The Mirka costs over $125 more and the Festool is already a top of the line sander. So is the Mirka...
View ArticleCan you guess what these are? | Mystery Tools
My assistant Jon has been working for me since last Fall and since then, he has come across a few tools and doodads in my shop that he didn’t recognize. I started to quiz him on what each thing does...
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Buy This, Not That | Drill Bits
Drill bits are not all created equal and some bits won’t even find their way onto your radar until you’re neck deep in the craft. If you’re new to woodworking, this video might save you some time,...
View ArticleBut This Not That | Measuring & Marking
Our previous Buy This Not That video about drill bits went over pretty well and many folks asked me to do another one. So I gave it some thought and came up with a list of measuring and marking devices...
View ArticleI’m Getting Rid of my Roubo | New Workbench Tour
The original Split-Top Roubo Workbench is a classic, and a beast in terms of size and cost. Over the years I’ve heard a lot of feedback from woodworkers looking for a “lifetime workbench” but one that...
View ArticleIt’s Cold! Time to Winterize the Shop!
For those of us who live in colder climates, it’s important to consider Winterizing the Shop, especially if you don’t have a heater. Here are some tips that will save you money and hassle. Clean the...
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The Ultimate Miter Gauge Review
An after-market miter gauge is a nice upgrade over the stock miter gauge that came with your table saw. A good miter gauge will allow you to hit just about any angle with accuracy and precision and...
View ArticleA Miter Gauge that Does One Angle?! – Woodpeckers Exact-90 Review
Woodpeckers recently released a brave entry into the market: a miter gauge that does only one angle! It’s called the Exact-90 Miter Gauge and it currently retails for $329.99. You might want to check...
View ArticleAfter 20 years of Powermatic, I Bought a Sawstop! | First Impressions
If you follow me on social media, this will come as no surprise: I bought a SawStop! This comes after 20 years of using Powermatic table saws, exclusively. After losing Powermatic as a sponsor, it was...
View ArticleA Sweet Bandsaw Upgrade | Laguna DriftMaster Review
Disclosure: I have no relationship with Laguna and I purchased this product with my own money that I earned by mowing lawns and shoveling snow. If you spend enough time around bandsaws you’ll quickly...
View Article7 Must-Have Table Saw Upgrades
(Disclaimer: None of these products were sent to me for free. Everything was purchased with my own money and nothing included in this list is a paid promotion) Even the best table saw can do with a few...
View ArticleMoving Again?! Yup!
If you can believe it, we’re moving again! This time, we’re headed to Missouri for two reasons: more family and more land. The video explains the situation pretty well but if you want to hear a little...
View ArticleM.Power Triple Diamond Sharpening Station Review
M.Power recently released their Triple Diamond Sharpening Station that features three diamond stones and three leather covers for stropping. It’s a capable system but could it possibly be a one-stop...
View ArticleProperty Search & A Bad Surprise
In this part of my moving vlog series I’ll give you an update on our house sale here in Denver as well as show you some of the properties we’re looking at in Missouri. I also include some tips and...
View ArticleAnd the Walls Came Down!
50% OFF in the Wood Whisperer Guild! Use coupon code SUMMERFUN on up to two project courses. Courses from 2022 are excluded. Sale ends June 5th. ——— Finally we have resolution to the foreclosure scare...
View ArticleWe Moved, It’s Humid, and a Game Changer for Rust Prevention?!
The move from Denver to Missouri happened, but not the way I had planned. Thankfully Mom was there to back me up and everything eventually made it to our new home in Missouri. My tools are stuffed in a...
View ArticleSo Excited! The Firehouse is Ours!
After months of preparation and a serious lack of certainty, we finally closed on the new TWW shop space: a old Missouri firehouse. The property features a 2600 sq ft building with two large garage...
View ArticleOffice & Bathroom are Safe, Clean and Attractive | Firehouse Renovation
Time for an office and bathroom transformation! We cleaned the space extensively and followed up with new paint, new wall paneling, new light fixtures and new flooring. In the bathroom, everything was...
View Article6 Tips for Better Shop Layout!
Here are six helpful tips to improve your shop layout. When setting up my new shop, I went through a process of applying six filters to all tool location decisions and thought you guys might find this...
View ArticleThe Firehouse is Finally a Shop! | Walls, Lights, & Thank YOU!
Special thanks to American Green Lights for supplying us with LED light fixtures. Check them out at http://www.americangreenlights.com/. While the conversion of this firehouse to a wood shop is far...
View ArticleInspiring! | Woodworking Shop Tours
Don’t miss our massive archive of Community Shop Tours! Special thanks to Diane – D.R. Artisan Woodworks Paul – Acute Engel Woodworx Drew – WittWorks John – Wonky Woodcraft Jeff – Qwyx Craft The post...
View ArticleMy First 3-Phase Tool! | Felder D 951 Planer
Ever since using one at the William Ng School in California many years ago, I’ve been lusting after a Felder D951 planer. Just some of the things I love: Motorized table adjustments Super quiet cutter...
View ArticleWhich Festool Domino? And more! – Ask TWW
In today’s Q&A we’ll discuss my commercial property, mortise chisels, finish for Ash, finish for walnut, and which festool domino. 00:04 – The Firehouse Property William wants to know how big our...
View ArticleYou Don’t Need Breadboard Ends | Ask TWW
Want your question answered in a video? Join us! + Become a YouTube Member: or Become a Patron on Patreon 00:58 – Bandsaw buying advice John is looking for a new bandsaw and is considering the Grizzly...
View ArticleI Could Do That Too If I Had Those Tools! | Shop Tours
I Could Do That Too If I Had Those Tools! It’s a common refrain in the online woodworking community. Obviously the tools don’t build the projects themselves but they sure can make life in the shop...
View ArticleA New Product for Rust Removal!
Save 10% on your purchase at Carbon Method using the code SpagCoat Please note that this video is a paid advertisement and I will receive a small commission if you purchase something from Carbon Method...
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