The Ask Brian Boggs Show | Woodworking

In our tenth episode, Brian Boggs chats with Jon Binzen, editor of Fine Woodworking Magazine. This 30+ year friendship began in Berea, Kentucky and extends to this day. Enjoy their conversation which ranges from their first meeting in Berea to the craft/studio furniture movement of today to their beliefs about the goals of fine furniture […]

In this episode, Brian answers questions on how to consistently saw several pieces of wood to the same length using only hand tools, glue starved joints, scrapers, and shares some nuggets about steam bending vs bent laminations.  Subscribe on YouTube  – Listen on iTunes TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE 3:03 – How to consistently saw […]

In this episode, Brian answers questions on the evolution of his designs, acclimating lumber, comfort curves and predicting steam bent spring-back. Subscribe on YouTube  – Listen on iTunes TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE The Evolution of My Designs Acclimating Lumber Comfort Curves and The Constellation of A Chair Predicting Steam Bent Spring-back Past Episodes The Ask Brian Boggs […]

In this episode, Brian answers questions about joinery! Subscribe on YouTube  – Listen on iTunes TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Impact of Moisture In Joinery Round Joint Fit Tolerance Burl Wood In Chair Seats Glue Wells for Mortise & Tenons Tapered Double Tenons Past Episodes The Ask Brian Boggs Show – Episode 6 The Ask Brian Boggs Show […]

In this episode, Brian answers questions about using adhesives – part 2! Subscribe on YouTube  – Listen on iTunes TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE So What About Nexabond Best Adhesive For Lamination Best Glue For Box Joints Protecting Bonding Surfaces From Wet Finishes Past Episodes The Ask Brian Boggs Show – Episode 5 The Ask Brian Boggs Show […]

In this episode, Brian answers questions about using adhesives! Subscribe on YouTube  – Listen on iTunes TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Using Epoxy For Maloof Type Joints Adhesives For Exterior Bent Laminations How To Prevent PVA Glue From Staining Wood Do you use hide glue? If so, are you caught up with a double boiler and different grains […]

In this episode, Brian reveals what makes a greenwood chair work, steps to avoid wood warping, how to avoid sticker stain in lumber, and much more. Subscribe on YouTube  – Listen on iTunes TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE What Makes A Greenwood Chair Work Steps to Avoid Wood Warping Avoiding Sticker Stain in Lumber Storing Greenwood How Thick […]

In this episode, Brian reveals his favorite bandsaw blade, shares his thoughts on Lee Valley vs Lie-Nielson bench planes, sharpening stones, the importances of a moisture meter and more. Subscribe on YouTube  – Listen on iTunes TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE The Importance Of Relating To Your Tools Best Steels for Plane Blades My Favorite Band […]

In this episode, Brian explains his design thinking process, gives his recommendation regarding hide glue, shares his process for storing designs on digital format, his thought regarding domino joinery, woodworking trends, and much more! Watch on YouTube – Listen on SoundCloud – Listen on iTunes QUESTIONS ANSWERED ON THIS EPISODE 00:22 What to do when green lumber is […]

Welcome to the first episode of the Ask Brian Boggs Show! Brian Boggs provides direct, answers to questions on a wide range of topics. He covers woodworking, tools, business, work/life balance and much, much more. Watch on YouTube  – Listen on SoundCloud – Listen on iTunes QUESTIONS ANSWERED ON THIS EPISODE 00:30 – What is your favorite […]