Podcasts about matt's basement workshop

It's official! Five years of Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast and it's still going strong. I've talked before about the beginnings of the show so there's no need to re-hash it again...but you're welcome to ask me about it any time! In today's episode we have a bit of catching up to do from the long holiday hiatus. One of the big things I wanted to share is news that I FINALLY completed the migration of ALL the archived episodes. We now have everything from EPISODE ONE up to this post on one unified website. This has been a long time coming and WAY OVER DUE. So take a look around and find your favorite old episode or discover one you might have missed. Also in today's episode is a look at something many of you have asked me about in the past, "What's a typical day in your life?" So rather than just talking about it, we had a crew document a day in the life of the host of Matt's Basement Workshop. Hopefully it'll answer all those questions you've had in the past. Coming up next week, the first of a multi-part series on the construction of our friend's Walnut Buffet. A great project that was both fun and challenging for me. So make sure you come back to see it go from raw materials to finished project.

Today's "Try it Tuesday" is the Veritas Jointer Fence. A great accessory for the hand plane user to help get nice square edges on your stock. Usable with almost all of the bench planes, it attaches to the body via two, strong rare earth magnets. Once attached to a plane, making square edges is a breeze and easily repeatable. Saving you time and of course aggravation when squaring up a stock's edge. I've used mine for years now and have never had a problem with it. The model featured in today's show is the regular model, but there is a version for low-angle planes too. If you're interested in ordering one for your shop, visit Highland Woodworking or Lee Valley. Please remember, every purchase you make helps to support the show! Tell them Matt's Basement Workshop sent you.

I've been trying to distance myself further and further away from product reviews. Since they consist entirely of opinions they can be a little tricky to pull off successfully. This is especially true if you've had plenty of time to try the item out and can navigate your way around it like a seasoned pro, and forget to mention the number of times it took you to get to that point (I promise I've never done that on this show...tempted to do it, but never have!) One tool in the wood shop that doesn't typically have a built in dust collection system or necessarily a great way to capture dust at the source is the drill press. Sure there are different ways to go about pulling the chips and dust out of the way*, but one new option on the market is the Drillnado. The Drillnado is a dust collection accessory for the drill press that slips right over the chuck, the bit and clamps on to the quill. According to the folks at drillnado.com it's designed for use with most floor-model drill presses, but can be easily adapted to many bench-top versions also thanks to the included components in the kit. (**NOTE: After recording the video and sharing it with the folks at Drillnado.com I heard back from them that they’ve started manufacturing the sleeve that fits over the drill bit without the narrower nose at the bottom. They’re now pre-cut to work with the larger diameter forstner and spade bits you might be using.) I haven't used it for more than demonstrational purposes, but given the early success I've had with it, I don't have a problem recommended it to anyone who's looking for a great way to add dust collection to their drill press (there was one little hiccup involving my Festool dust extractor, but I'll explain more about that in the video.) Drillnado is a Chortle-level Patron of the show. *Patrons of Matt's Basement Workshop at Patreon.com will see more about other options in the bonus content just for Chortle-level patrons and above Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

I've been trying to distance myself further and further away from product reviews. Since they consist entirely of opinions they can be a little tricky to pull off successfully. This is especially true if you've had plenty of time to try the item out and can navigate your way around it like a seasoned pro, and forget to mention the number of times it took you to get to that point (I promise I've never done that on this show...tempted to do it, but never have!) One tool in the wood shop that doesn't typically have a built in dust collection system or necessarily a great way to capture dust at the source is the drill press. Sure there are different ways to go about pulling the chips and dust out of the way*, but one new option on the market is the Drillnado. The Drillnado is a dust collection accessory for the drill press that slips right over the chuck, the bit and clamps on to the quill. According to the folks at drillnado.com it's designed for use with most floor-model drill presses, but can be easily adapted to many bench-top versions also thanks to the included components in the kit. (**NOTE: After recording the video and sharing it with the folks at Drillnado.com I heard back from them that they’ve started manufacturing the sleeve that fits over the drill bit without the narrower nose at the bottom. They’re now pre-cut to work with the larger diameter forstner and spade bits you might be using.) I haven't used it for more than demonstrational purposes, but given the early success I've had with it, I don't have a problem recommended it to anyone who's looking for a great way to add dust collection to their drill press (there was one little hiccup involving my Festool dust extractor, but I'll explain more about that in the video.) Drillnado is a Chortle-level Patron of the show. *Patrons of Matt's Basement Workshop at Patreon.com will see more about other options in the bonus content just for Chortle-level patrons and above Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

I've been trying to distance myself further and further away from product reviews. Since they consist entirely of opinions they can be a little tricky to pull off successfully. This is especially true if you've had plenty of time to try the item out and can navigate your way around it like a seasoned pro, and forget to mention the number of times it took you to get to that point (I promise I've never done that on this show...tempted to do it, but never have!) One tool in the wood shop that doesn't typically have a built in dust collection system or necessarily a great way to capture dust at the source is the drill press. Sure there are different ways to go about pulling the chips and dust out of the way*, but one new option on the market is the Drillnado. The Drillnado is a dust collection accessory for the drill press that slips right over the chuck, the bit and clamps on to the quill. According to the folks at drillnado.com it's designed for use with most floor-model drill presses, but can be easily adapted to many bench-top versions also thanks to the included components in the kit. (**NOTE: After recording the video and sharing it with the folks at Drillnado.com I heard back from them that they’ve started manufacturing the sleeve that fits over the drill bit without the narrower nose at the bottom. They’re now pre-cut to work with the larger diameter forstner and spade bits you might be using.) I haven't used it for more than demonstrational purposes, but given the early success I've had with it, I don't have a problem recommended it to anyone who's looking for a great way to add dust collection to their drill press (there was one little hiccup involving my Festool dust extractor, but I'll explain more about that in the video.) Drillnado is a Chortle-level Patron of the show. *Patrons of Matt's Basement Workshop at Patreon.com will see more about other options in the bonus content just for Chortle-level patrons and above Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

The end of Movember is rapidly approaching, and that means soon there's going to be a run on razor blades as some men return to their clean shaven ways. I'm not quite sure why anyone would want to do that, but to each their own I guess? So in today's episode we're making a stylish, and custom razor from a turning kit that's readily available at woodworking retailers such as Woodcraft.com. It's a fun and easy project that once again let's you use up some of those scraps you have laying around, or maybe you found something in the exotics bin that looks just too good to pass up. Whether it's for yourself, or maybe for a loved one or close friend, these turned razor kits are a quick and easy project that you could batch out in a single day, and have ready for gift-giving in no time (so quick in fact, you could probably excuse yourself at the next family event to sneak out to your shop and finish just in case you forgot someone!) As promised in the video, here's a link to the kit available at Woodcraft.com. And to go along with it, here's a link to an optional razor stand and shaving brush kit, also available at Woodcraft.com (and featured as the bonus footage and extra episode for some of the Patrons of Matt's Basement Workshop, which you can learn more about by clicking here.) Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

The end of Movember is rapidly approaching, and that means soon there's going to be a run on razor blades as some men return to their clean shaven ways. I'm not quite sure why anyone would want to do that, but to each their own I guess? So in today's episode we're making a stylish, and custom razor from a turning kit that's readily available at woodworking retailers such as Woodcraft.com. It's a fun and easy project that once again let's you use up some of those scraps you have laying around, or maybe you found something in the exotics bin that looks just too good to pass up. Whether it's for yourself, or maybe for a loved one or close friend, these turned razor kits are a quick and easy project that you could batch out in a single day, and have ready for gift-giving in no time (so quick in fact, you could probably excuse yourself at the next family event to sneak out to your shop and finish just in case you forgot someone!) As promised in the video, here's a link to the kit available at Woodcraft.com. And to go along with it, here's a link to an optional razor stand and shaving brush kit, also available at Woodcraft.com (and featured as the bonus footage and extra episode for some of the Patrons of Matt's Basement Workshop, which you can learn more about by clicking here.) Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

The end of Movember is rapidly approaching, and that means soon there's going to be a run on razor blades as some men return to their clean shaven ways. I'm not quite sure why anyone would want to do that, but to each their own I guess? So in today's episode we're making a stylish, and custom razor from a turning kit that's readily available at woodworking retailers such as Woodcraft.com. It's a fun and easy project that once again let's you use up some of those scraps you have laying around, or maybe you found something in the exotics bin that looks just too good to pass up. Whether it's for yourself, or maybe for a loved one or close friend, these turned razor kits are a quick and easy project that you could batch out in a single day, and have ready for gift-giving in no time (so quick in fact, you could probably excuse yourself at the next family event to sneak out to your shop and finish just in case you forgot someone!) As promised in the video, here's a link to the kit available at Woodcraft.com. And to go along with it, here's a link to an optional razor stand and shaving brush kit, also available at Woodcraft.com (and featured as the bonus footage and extra episode for some of the Patrons of Matt's Basement Workshop, which you can learn more about by clicking here.) Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

The H.O. Studley Tool Chest is considered by many to be THE "Iconic Tool Chest," the very tool chest that all others are compared to, and the envy of every woodworker who set their eyes upon it. [caption id="attachment_12920" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Image courtesy Don's Barn blog[/caption] On the outside it's constructed of a gorgeous Cuban Mahogany, but it’s the meticulousness of the organization on the inside that sets it apart from everything. When opened, it reveals the breathtaking layout and arrangement of the 240+ tools contained within. All of which add to the beauty and awe-inspiring effect the tool chest has on those who’ve seen it. But who was H.O. Studley? Truthfully, we know more about the chest than the man who built it. And what about the lesser known Studley workbench? Have you ever seen it up close or even knew it existed ("Chortle"-level Patrons of Matt's Basement Workshop will get a look at it in the bonus footage accompanying this video, join today by clicking here?) Those, and many more questions were what Don Williams set out to answer in his upcoming book about H.O. Studley and his tool chest, due out in early 2015. Don, along with photographer Narayan Nayar, and Christopher Schwarz of Lost Art Press are painstakingly documenting the man, his tools, and of course his tool chest, so the rest of us can understand who he was and what’s so amazing about this iconic piece of woodworking history. Along the journey to write the book and document the tool chest, Don made arrangements with the current owner to set up an exhibit for the general public to come in and see it up close. The H.O. Studley Tool Chest and Workbench Exhibit is happening May 15-17, 2015 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It’s occurring the same weekend as Handworks in nearby Amana, Iowa and will be offering visitors a full 360º view of the tool chest and workbench. Tickets are currently on sale, but there is a limited number available. So don’t miss out on the opportunity to see the Studley Tool Chest in person. For more information visit www.studleytoolchest.com. Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

The H.O. Studley Tool Chest is considered by many to be THE "Iconic Tool Chest," the very tool chest that all others are compared to, and the envy of every woodworker who set their eyes upon it. [caption id="attachment_12920" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Image courtesy Don's Barn blog[/caption] On the outside it's constructed of a gorgeous Cuban Mahogany, but it’s the meticulousness of the organization on the inside that sets it apart from everything. When opened, it reveals the breathtaking layout and arrangement of the 240+ tools contained within. All of which add to the beauty and awe-inspiring effect the tool chest has on those who’ve seen it. But who was H.O. Studley? Truthfully, we know more about the chest than the man who built it. And what about the lesser known Studley workbench? Have you ever seen it up close or even knew it existed ("Chortle"-level Patrons of Matt's Basement Workshop will get a look at it in the bonus footage accompanying this video, join today by clicking here?) Those, and many more questions were what Don Williams set out to answer in his upcoming book about H.O. Studley and his tool chest, due out in early 2015. Don, along with photographer Narayan Nayar, and Christopher Schwarz of Lost Art Press are painstakingly documenting the man, his tools, and of course his tool chest, so the rest of us can understand who he was and what’s so amazing about this iconic piece of woodworking history. Along the journey to write the book and document the tool chest, Don made arrangements with the current owner to set up an exhibit for the general public to come in and see it up close. The H.O. Studley Tool Chest and Workbench Exhibit is happening May 15-17, 2015 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It’s occurring the same weekend as Handworks in nearby Amana, Iowa and will be offering visitors a full 360º view of the tool chest and workbench. Tickets are currently on sale, but there is a limited number available. So don’t miss out on the opportunity to see the Studley Tool Chest in person. For more information visit www.studleytoolchest.com. Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

The H.O. Studley Tool Chest is considered by many to be THE "Iconic Tool Chest," the very tool chest that all others are compared to, and the envy of every woodworker who set their eyes upon it. [caption id="attachment_12920" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Image courtesy Don's Barn blog[/caption] On the outside it's constructed of a gorgeous Cuban Mahogany, but it’s the meticulousness of the organization on the inside that sets it apart from everything. When opened, it reveals the breathtaking layout and arrangement of the 240+ tools contained within. All of which add to the beauty and awe-inspiring effect the tool chest has on those who’ve seen it. But who was H.O. Studley? Truthfully, we know more about the chest than the man who built it. And what about the lesser known Studley workbench? Have you ever seen it up close or even knew it existed ("Chortle"-level Patrons of Matt's Basement Workshop will get a look at it in the bonus footage accompanying this video, join today by clicking here?) Those, and many more questions were what Don Williams set out to answer in his upcoming book about H.O. Studley and his tool chest, due out in early 2015. Don, along with photographer Narayan Nayar, and Christopher Schwarz of Lost Art Press are painstakingly documenting the man, his tools, and of course his tool chest, so the rest of us can understand who he was and what’s so amazing about this iconic piece of woodworking history. Along the journey to write the book and document the tool chest, Don made arrangements with the current owner to set up an exhibit for the general public to come in and see it up close. The H.O. Studley Tool Chest and Workbench Exhibit is happening May 15-17, 2015 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It’s occurring the same weekend as Handworks in nearby Amana, Iowa and will be offering visitors a full 360º view of the tool chest and workbench. Tickets are currently on sale, but there is a limited number available. So don’t miss out on the opportunity to see the Studley Tool Chest in person. For more information visit www.studleytoolchest.com. Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

For a long time now I've been trying to find a way to take Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast to the next level. So what exactly is the "next level?" Well I have an idea, but it's never been worth talking about because I never had the time to create a plan to get there. That was until recently! I'm so excited about this, I want to get started on it right away. So here it is: Why should I become a Patron of Matt's Basement Workshop? Maybe the better question to start with is "what is a Patron?" According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary a Patron is "a person who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc. : a person who buys the goods or uses the services of a business, library, etc." Without Patrons there's a good chance some of the world's greatest artists, musicians, playwrights, and even furniture makers would never have created the pieces that inspire and enlighten us today. Just ask modern tool-makers like Scott Meek of Scott Meek Planes, or Mark Harrell of Bad Axe Tool Works what their beloved patrons did for them and the many other tool makers who needed a helping hand to get started. If you choose to become a Patron of Matt's Basement Workshop I have three reward levels as my way of saying "thank you!" $2/month - "Spoiler" - Your name on the Patreon supporter web page on the website, and access to new content at least one day before everyone else! $5/month - "Chortle" - Same as the "Spoiler" level but with an option for a clickable link to your website on my Patreon supporter web page. Plus access to bonus content from each new episode; easily an extra 5-10 minutes of footage exclusive to this level of patronage and above. $15/month - "Woobie" - All of the benefits listed above plus a guaranteed minimum of one exclusive bonus video each month (videos answering listeners’ questions, expanding on content from previous video(s), and possibly even an exclusive build just for "Woobie" patrons.) Also, Patrons at this level will also have their choice of a MBW "Classic Logo" or a "Your Brain on Matt's Basement Workshop" t-shirt to be delivered during the first month of their patronage. And regardless of which level of Patronage you choose, every Patron of Matt's Basement Workshop will be entered into a monthly giveaway of woodworking/show related schwag.* *due to international shipping costs, alternate schwag items may be provided for Patrons outside of the USA As the support from Patrons of Matt's Basement Workshop continues to grow I have milestones to gauge the success of the partnership between the show and the audience that benefit not only the Patrons but EVERYONE. Milestones I know you'll love! Rather than explaining everything here and writing a lengthy blog post, visit the Patreon information page I setup on the website. All your questions should be answered there, along with links and detailed information about the reward levels and milestones. Together we can create the next level of Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast that I know you'll love watching & participating with, and I'll love producing, because I'm freed from chasing down advertisers and supporters when I could be creating content. Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

For a long time now I've been trying to find a way to take Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast to the next level. So what exactly is the "next level?" Well I have an idea, but it's never been worth talking about because I never had the time to create a plan to get there. That was until recently! I'm so excited about this, I want to get started on it right away. So here it is: Why should I become a Patron of Matt's Basement Workshop? Maybe the better question to start with is "what is a Patron?" According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary a Patron is "a person who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc. : a person who buys the goods or uses the services of a business, library, etc." Without Patrons there's a good chance some of the world's greatest artists, musicians, playwrights, and even furniture makers would never have created the pieces that inspire and enlighten us today. Just ask modern tool-makers like Scott Meek of Scott Meek Planes, or Mark Harrell of Bad Axe Tool Works what their beloved patrons did for them and the many other tool makers who needed a helping hand to get started. If you choose to become a Patron of Matt's Basement Workshop I have three reward levels as my way of saying "thank you!" $2/month - "Spoiler" - Your name on the Patreon supporter web page on the website, and access to new content at least one day before everyone else! $5/month - "Chortle" - Same as the "Spoiler" level but with an option for a clickable link to your website on my Patreon supporter web page. Plus access to bonus content from each new episode; easily an extra 5-10 minutes of footage exclusive to this level of patronage and above. $15/month - "Woobie" - All of the benefits listed above plus a guaranteed minimum of one exclusive bonus video each month (videos answering listeners’ questions, expanding on content from previous video(s), and possibly even an exclusive build just for "Woobie" patrons.) Also, Patrons at this level will also have their choice of a MBW "Classic Logo" or a "Your Brain on Matt's Basement Workshop" t-shirt to be delivered during the first month of their patronage. And regardless of which level of Patronage you choose, every Patron of Matt's Basement Workshop will be entered into a monthly giveaway of woodworking/show related schwag.* *due to international shipping costs, alternate schwag items may be provided for Patrons outside of the USA As the support from Patrons of Matt's Basement Workshop continues to grow I have milestones to gauge the success of the partnership between the show and the audience that benefit not only the Patrons but EVERYONE. Milestones I know you'll love! Rather than explaining everything here and writing a lengthy blog post, visit the Patreon information page I setup on the website. All your questions should be answered there, along with links and detailed information about the reward levels and milestones. Together we can create the next level of Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast that I know you'll love watching & participating with, and I'll love producing, because I'm freed from chasing down advertisers and supporters when I could be creating content. Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

For a long time now I've been trying to find a way to take Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast to the next level. So what exactly is the "next level?" Well I have an idea, but it's never been worth talking about because I never had the time to create a plan to get there. That was until recently! I'm so excited about this, I want to get started on it right away. So here it is: Why should I become a Patron of Matt's Basement Workshop? Maybe the better question to start with is "what is a Patron?" According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary a Patron is "a person who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc. : a person who buys the goods or uses the services of a business, library, etc." Without Patrons there's a good chance some of the world's greatest artists, musicians, playwrights, and even furniture makers would never have created the pieces that inspire and enlighten us today. Just ask modern tool-makers like Scott Meek of Scott Meek Planes, or Mark Harrell of Bad Axe Tool Works what their beloved patrons did for them and the many other tool makers who needed a helping hand to get started. If you choose to become a Patron of Matt's Basement Workshop I have three reward levels as my way of saying "thank you!" $2/month - "Spoiler" - Your name on the Patreon supporter web page on the website, and access to new content at least one day before everyone else! $5/month - "Chortle" - Same as the "Spoiler" level but with an option for a clickable link to your website on my Patreon supporter web page. Plus access to bonus content from each new episode; easily an extra 5-10 minutes of footage exclusive to this level of patronage and above. $15/month - "Woobie" - All of the benefits listed above plus a guaranteed minimum of one exclusive bonus video each month (videos answering listeners’ questions, expanding on content from previous video(s), and possibly even an exclusive build just for "Woobie" patrons.) Also, Patrons at this level will also have their choice of a MBW "Classic Logo" or a "Your Brain on Matt's Basement Workshop" t-shirt to be delivered during the first month of their patronage. And regardless of which level of Patronage you choose, every Patron of Matt's Basement Workshop will be entered into a monthly giveaway of woodworking/show related schwag.* *due to international shipping costs, alternate schwag items may be provided for Patrons outside of the USA As the support from Patrons of Matt's Basement Workshop continues to grow I have milestones to gauge the success of the partnership between the show and the audience that benefit not only the Patrons but EVERYONE. Milestones I know you'll love! Rather than explaining everything here and writing a lengthy blog post, visit the Patreon information page I setup on the website. All your questions should be answered there, along with links and detailed information about the reward levels and milestones. Together we can create the next level of Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast that I know you'll love watching & participating with, and I'll love producing, because I'm freed from chasing down advertisers and supporters when I could be creating content. Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

The new website is up and running…obviously…and I have all of you to thank for making this happen. Not just those of you who donated to the fundraiser but to all of you who visit from time-to-time. If you're a frequent visitor and remember the layout of the old site hopefully you can see a huge difference in the way things are laid out on this current version. I really like the layout of this new site and have ongoing plans to make it more informative and easier to navigate, so you'll see the occasional tweak from time-to-time. As part of my thank you to the many donators that made this happen you'll find your name listed below…it's the least I can do to show you my appreciation for your generosity! Thank you to each of you (listed in no particular order): Zac Higgins Gunnar Olsson Brander Roullett Fr. Thomas Bailey, OSB Jim Ligon Richard Law Mitch Roberson Brian Glendenning Marilyn Guthrie Chris Schwarz Bill Schenher Chris Michalek Jeff Peterson Scott Bassin Dave Hart Tom Collins Randy Peterman Steve Brassard Larry Thayer Chris Nichols Jack Coats Jim Ashley Rik Minnich Chet Kloss Dyami Plotke Frank Bivins Tony Hamm Neal Becker Walter Keast Pierre Forget Bobby Slack Toby Sauer Shaun Wellert Erik Van Joe Wiener Richard Hall David Ulschmid Tobias Eklind Dick Moffett Mac Lyle Allan Grant Brett Watson Mark Loughran Ben Strano Jim Mossoney Alan Anderson Brian Brazil Eric Fortin Mick Montgomery Wes Fullenwider Big Cheese Stefan Gmoser Rick Gable Mike Tuxen Wilbur Pan Jon McGrath Jon "Dozer" Mendoza Jack Jacobs David Beecher Chris Birkland Scott Blanchett David Lankford Todd Clipping Tom Hoffman Tom Pritchard Eric Wolf Daniel Gardner Matt Robinette Shannon Rogers Ben Minshall Jonathan Szczepanski Mike Llewellyn Jay Tennier Ron Hock Tobias Sauer Kevin Van Deusen Ken Goodell Andy Gartzke Dennis Rozak Scott McClaury Cliff Merrill John Verreault Vic Hubbard Christopher Landy Marc Spagnuolo "Drunken Woodworker" Ron Shoemaker Elaine Andersen Stephen Glaesman John Laffoon Robert Teague Ernesto Segovia Download Video Download HD 720 Video Download Audio

A few things have changed since the last schwag giveaway sign-up was announced in the beginning of March. First of all, the new look of Matt's Basement Workshop is up and running now. Second, as many of you have pointed out, there's no longer a dedicated sign-up page for schwag entries. So what's a potential schwag winner to do? As I explain in today's video there's a new way to get your name in the drawing, just leave a comment. That's right, no more form to fill out. No page to search for each month. Just a quick "hello" on this post and you're all set. The entry method is the only thing that's changed, the rules are still the same: 1. One entry per person each month. 2. You have 30 days to claim your prize 3. If you win, please wait 60 days before re-entering. 4. Prizes maybe substituted based on your location (i.e. if you live outside of the USA and Canada it may be cost prohibitive to mail your prize, so an alternate prize will be offered) What kind of Schwag do we have to give away? Here's what's on the list so far this month...more to come, GOOD LUCK!!! HIGHLAND WOODWORKING WOODSLICER BLADE - 2 Winners Micro Jig Zeroplay Guide Bar System - 3 Winners "Build an 18th Century Workbench" & "The Workbench" DVDs - 1 Winner "Building Kitchen Cabinets Made Simple" - 1 Winner "Blanket Chests" - 1 Winner "Stots Dovetail Maker & Router Bits" - 1 Winner "3-Flute Profile Bit" - 1 Winner "Milescraft Stubby Drill and Router Bits" - 1 Winner Postage is handled directly by many of the schwag sponsors, but it's still a big expense for those that aren't. Please consider a small donation to help offset the expense: Matt's Basement Workshop Postage Donation. Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

It's never easy asking for financial assistance from anyone, especially family and friends, but in the seven years since I posted the first episode of Matt's Basement Workshop a lot of things have changed. Recording equipment, cameras, hosting services, shop set-ups and even the tools and projects I've used and built over that same time. The one thing that hasn't changed is the generosity and appreciation from the viewers and visitors of the show. I'm still uncomfortable asking for assistance in such a manner as this, but I know from previous experience, I've always been amazed by the heart-felt support and reaction whenever I've needed help. Amongst the many changes at MBW Podcast has been the format of the show. In 2006 the first episodes started as an audio only podcast. Shortly afterwards I recorded the first video episode, and since then, the show has continued evolving year after year. While my camera and audio equipment has undergone significant changes the most important piece of the show, the website, hasn't had a significant change in quite a long time. That's the reason for this fundraiser. In order to create an amazing destination for the audience to visit I need to raise the money to hire someone who can take my existing site and transform into something much more user friendly. A place where visitors can find the content they're looking for much easier, a site that's far more uncluttered than the current and one with plenty of room for upgrades and expansion as new and better ideas for interaction with fellow woodworkers arise. I've already talked with someone who can do just THAT and can't wait to get started! While I know many of you would be more than willing to donate money without the expectation of a reward, other than continuing to produce more and more content, I have a set of reward levels to say thanks for your donations. Once the new website is launched I plan to post a walk-through video to show off some of the new features and the overall new look. Level 1 - $5 - Your $5 donation gets your name posted as a "Friend of MBW" in the show notes for the walk-through video. My way of saying "Thank You" and letting others know you helped to make this much more improved website happen. Level 2 - $10 - Your $10 donation gets your name posted as a "Supporter of MBW" in the show notes AND included in the credits at the end of the video. Level 3 - $50 - Your $50 donation includes the same as Level 2 plus you get a "Your brain on Matt's Basement Workshop" t-shirt to wear proudly in the shop or wherever you need to look your best. Level 4 - $100 - Your $100 donation includes the same as Level 3 plus a "468x60" banner ad for your personal message, your company or whatever you want to promote (family friendly only) during a month of your choosing after the new website goes live. Level 5 - $200 - Your $200 donation includes the same as Level 3 plus a "Sponsorship" ad spot in the videos released during the month of your choosing after the new website goes live. A great opportunity to get your personal message, your company or whatever you want to promote (family friendly only) out to the people that can appreciate it the most. Thank you for taking the time to check out this fundraiser video and what I have to offer in exchange for your help. Even if you can't donate at any level, I truly appreciate your visiting the site as often as you have. "Straight Grains & Sharp Blades" Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

It's official! Five years have come and gone and Matt's Basement Workshop Podcast is still going strong. I've talked before about the beginnings of the show so there's no need to re-hash it again...but you're welcome to ask me about any time you want! In today's episode we have a little bit of catching up to do from the long holiday hiatus. One of the big things I wanted to share is news that I finally completed the migration of all the archived material from episode 1 up to the current posts. This has been a long time coming and WAY OVER DUE. So take a look around and find your favorite old episode or discover one you might have missed. Something else you'll find in today's episode is an unique look at something many of you have asked me about in the past, "What's a typical day in your life?" Rather than just talking about it, we had a crew document a day in the life of the host of Matt's Basement Workshop. Hopefully it'll answer all those questions you had in the past. Coming up next week, the first part of a multi-part series on the construction of our friend's Walnut Buffet. A great project that was both fun and challenging for me. So make sure you come back to see it go from raw materials to finished project.

A quick hello before Christmas and the New Year celebrations take over. We're heading into the Holiday Hiatus, so it'll be a few weeks before new episodes of both Matt's Basement Workshop and the Spoken Wood Podcast will be coming out. Of course as I tend to do lately, I'll probably be adding the occasional blog post to let you know of cool things coming up or going on right now. I have high hopes that 2011 will be a big year for both shows. While 2010 was yet again another amazing year for the show, it wasn't without a few glitches here and there, but then again that's just how things go. I wish all of you and your families the Merriest of Christmas, the Happiest of New Years and whatever else I may have forgotten or overlooked depending on what you celebrate as this year winds down. I really appreciate all of you stopping by week after week, take care and be safe! Don't forget to enter for free Schwag and please support our sponsors by visiting their links on our website. Take advantage of the 15% discount at Woodworker's Bookshop by entering promo code mbw15ww at checkout.

Today's "Try it Tuesday" is the Veritas Jointer Fence. A great accessory for the hand plane user to help get nice square edges on your stock. Usable with almost all of the bench planes, it attaches to the body via two, strong rare earth magnets. Once attached to a plane, making square edges is a breeze and easily repeatable. Saving you time and of course aggravation when squaring up a stock's edge. I've used mine for years now and have never had a problem with it. The model featured in today's show is the regular model, but there is a version for low-angle planes too. If you're interested in ordering one for your shop, visit Highland Woodworking or Lee Valley. Please remember, every purchase you make helps to support the show! Tell them Matt's Basement Workshop sent you.[dewplayer:http://blip.tv/file/get/Mattvan-436JointerFence141.mp3]Click to PlayDownload Video FileDownload Audio FileDon't forget to enter for free Schwag and please support our sponsors by visiting their links here on the website.