I hear from a lot of people who are concerned about getting started without a workbench and concerned they must have a workbench before doing anything.  Now as the owner of 2 very nice workbenches I'm a bit spoiled but it wasn't always that way.  I worked for many years without a Roubo workbench and it is very easy to do with just a few helpful bench appliances.  In this video I demonstrate how these appliances can turn any horizontal surface into a workbench.

RWW 144 No Workbench Needed

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This time I make some panel clamps to make glue up easier.  I use the hardware from Lee Valley to make one them devise my own homemade hardware and built 2 more.

Episode 203 Panel Clamps

Yep you read it right.  I needed a flyswatter at the lumber yard so I went the typical woodworker route and split out some Hickory then shaved it for the perfect thing and flexible handle then cross laminated Maple, Oak, and Walnut veneers then finally created a fretwork rose pattern on the face.  Y'know like you do.

RWW 202 Artisanal Flyswatter

Shannon is back now that his site update and product launch at the Hand Tool School are behind him.  He is working on a Sapele inlaid plaque, a newly restored Jack rabbet plane, and preparing his classes for Woodworking in America.

Shop Update 9/2/16

If you have followed any of my blogs or podcasts for long you will know of my aversion to jigs and guides of any sort.  But I wanted to be fair in my assessment and make sure that I put in some time with these dovetail guides by David Barron before jumping to a conclusion.  I hope you will gain some insight from this review and find it to be a fair and balanced review.

RWW 201 Barron Dovetail Guides

This little stool is taken from the pages of Christopher Schwarz' book "Campaign Furniture".  It is make from riven Teak with a Shellac and Beeswax finish.  The hardware is from Lee Valley and the gorgeous leather seat is from TX Heritage Woodworks.

RWW 144 No Workbench Needed

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