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Wood grain can make or break a project. In this seminar Roland will discuss the different cuts of wood (flat, quarter, rift), how to choose which is appropriate for your project, what EMC is, and how to lay out parts for the best appearance and function.

Preparing for a finish is the most important aspect of finishing. Roland will discuss how to properly sand a project and the pitfalls that can turn a great project into a great disaster.

Most woodworkers are terrified of using stain or dye on their projects. This seminar will dispel the myths and provide a great foundation for applying color without failure. Color, it’s what makes the world beautiful!

One of the most frequent questions Roland's asked is “what is the best finish?”. In this seminar Roland will show you how to apply one of his favorites, true oil-based varnish. You'll look at both wipe-on and brush application.

Bringing old woodworking machinery back to life is a great way to fill your shop with great machines for a fraction of what new costs. Roland will discuss how to determine what tools are worth saving, cover resources for information or parts, and go through the basics of rust removal. He’ll also show you a slick setup tool.

One of the real joys of woodworking is being able to surface wood using a hand plane. In this seminar Roland will discuss how to turn an old Stanley Bailey bench plane into a real treasure.

There’s lots of confusion about the difference between bevel up or bevel down hand planes and what the angles are all about. Roland will discuss how the planes work with the wood and the basics of sharpening those bevels.

The table saw is central to many woodworking workshops, and its versatility is unrivaled. What should you look for in a new saw? How should you tune your saw to get straight, accurate cuts? What are the best practices to operate a saw safely? In this seminar, Chuck answers all those questions and many more.

One of the most useful tools in the woodworking shop is the card scraper. One of the most frustrating tools in the shop is the card scraper. Roland will show you how to quickly turn a little piece of steel into a grain-conquering hero. It’s darned near magic!

The bandsaw is the safest machine in the workshop, which makes it one of the most dangerous. Often woodworkers opt to center their shop around a bandsaw because they’re considered to be safe and versatile. If you haven’t used a bandsaw much in your woodworking, let Chuck walk you through the basics of how to safely operate this time-honored tool.

The versatility of the table saw doesn’t shine any better than when it’s put to use making joints. In one form or another, most of those joints involve removing material to create a dado or rabbet. Chuck shows you multiple ways of making these essential woodworking joints.

The bandsaw can do far more than simply resaw lumber or cut out the curvy edge of a wall shelf. With the addition of a few shop-made jigs, you’ll be able to do more than you ever imagined with your bandsaw.

Whether you’re making crown molding for a piece of furniture, adding a decorative detail to a piece of millwork, or making a picture frame, the table saw is the perfect tool to cut clean, accurate miters, bevels and chamfers. Join Chuck as he demonstrates the tricks of the trade for making perfect, accurate miters, bevels and chamfers.

The inclusion of CNC machines in the home workshop is one of the fastest growing segments in the woodworking industry. Join Chuck as he sets up, calibrates and begins using a small CNC machine in his shop. With the right machine, and user-friendly software the machine will be up and running in no time.

Chuck Bender - Three Essential Table Saw Jigs

Chuck Bender - CNC Projects For The Traditional Woodworker

Jim Heavy - Introduction To The Router

Jim Heavey - Mastering Router The Dovetail Jig

Jim Heavey - Router Raised Panel Doors

Jim Heavey - Router Raised Panel Doors Teaser

Jim Heavey - Router Dovetail Jig Teaser

Jim Heavey - Shop Made Jigs For Your Router Teaser

Jim Heavey - Introduction To The Router Teaser

Chuck Bender - CNC Projects For The Traditional Woodworker Teaser

Chuck Bender - Three Essential Table Saw Jigs Teaser

Chuck Bender - CNC Basics Teaser

Chuck Bender - Chamfers, Bevels & Miters Teaser

Chuck Bender - Essential Bandsaw Jigs & Fixtures Teaser

Chuck Bender - Dados, Rabbets, & Grooves Teaser