360 with 360 WoodWorking Podcast

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, the guys are joined once again by Rich Wedler to discuss more about router bits and how best to use your routers. As mentioned in the previous podcast, Rich Wedler, owner of Micro Fence, the maker of precision router bases, fence systems and edge guides, knows a heck of a lot about router bits. In this episode Rich talks about using variable speed and how you can adjust the settings to improve your work and results. He also touches on depth of cut. Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Chuck & Glen, and sometimes a surprise guest, all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, the guys are joined by Rich Wedler to discuss router bits. Rich Wedler, owner of Micro Fence, the maker of precision router bases, fence systems and edge guides, knows a heck of a lot about router bits. His insight in this topic leaves the guys in awe – all they can do is ask questions. If you own a router and are interested in inlay or simply the most effective way to use your router, you need to listen to this podcast. And stop back. There’s more coming! Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Chuck & Glen, and sometimes a surprise guest, all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, the guys are joined by Ron Herman to discuss woods that are their favorite and least favorite. If you know anything about Chuck and Glen, you may know what wood they like best. And Ron is happy to talk about his favorite species. I think the real interest is that all three of these guys agree on their least favorite wood – and Ron shares many facts about this poor wood. Plus, you have to listen close to hear what Chuck thinks is the better use it Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Chuck & Glen, and sometimes a surprise guest, all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, the topic is carried over from the previous discussion, but this time the guys focus on power tools. The topic is: How do we sharpen blades and edges. What blades are worked on and what blades are tossed. Are the 360 Woodworking guys different from other woodworkers? Take a listen to find out. Discover what the guys think about sharpening router bits. Plus, find out how the guys breathe new life into worn-out bits. Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Chuck & Glen, and sometimes a surprise guest, all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, The guys talk about sharpening hand tools. Do either Chuck or Glen only hone their tools by hand? No! Find out which one uses a Work Sharp to do the job on his chisels and which guy uses a hollow grind. Is it the same for plane blades? What about a secondary bevel? Get all the answer plus, listen as the guys discount the “ruler” trick once and for all. Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Chuck & Glen, and sometimes a surprise guest, all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, Glen and Chuck discuss how to attach moldings. Is there some special way to attach moldings that make them stay in place on furniture? Take a look at pieces in the museums and you’ll see nails. What about the glue? Discover how one of the guys glues the entire molding, and relies on nails only if the glue fails. Learn about a process used as one of the guys began woodworking, then find out how long it took for him to give up that process. Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Chuck & Glen, and sometimes a surprise guest, all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, the 360 crew is joined by another special guest. Wood is beautiful, but there are weaknesses in the wood – think grain structure – which can present problems. Or could this weakness be turned into a positive? This week Geoffrey Noden talks about how his tool, the Inlay Razor, takes advantage of the weakness of wood. Discover how he is using end grain to his advantage. Your view of inlay may be completely changed forever. Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Bob, Chuck & Glen all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, the 360 crew is joined by Jim Heavey from WOOD magazine. The topic is: Should you buy router bit sets or individual router bits? Jim has many great thoughts about this topic because he’s a router guy and has taught this subject in his The Woodworking Show presentations. Find out what he considers to be the six router bits all woodworkers should own. Plus learn his tip if you already have one of those mega kits in your shop. Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Bob, Chuck & Glen all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, Chuck and Glen are joined by a special guest – Jim Heavey from WOOD magazine to discuss life on the road at The Woodworking Shows. Jim brings a lot of interesting show facts gathered from his 15 years of traveling around the country talking and educating woodworkers. Discover what he thinks has made the shows better in the past couple of years, and his take on the future of woodworking. Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Bob, Chuck & Glen all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, the guys chat about books. The topic is: Beginner woodworking books. Chuck and Glen talk about the books that they remember as each broke into woodworking. Hear the guys talk about books by Tage Frid, Franklin Gottshall and John Alexander. Plus, tossed in are a few stories related to a furniture giant, Israel Sack. Get the facts in a quick 6 + minute listen. Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Bob, Chuck & Glen all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, the 360 crew, minus one because Bob is under the weather, discusses the table saw rip fence. The topic is: Toe in, out or parallel? Of the two 360 guys in this discussion, one keeps his fence parallel and the other toes out. Why they choose how they set up their saws is interesting. Plus, Chuck and Glen also talk about cutting with the fence to the left of the blade. Do what?!   Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Bob, Chuck & Glen all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun.   If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, Chuck and Glen discuss how they decide on the lumber used for projects. Find out how the two woodworkers have changed from the days when customers chose the material. Plus, the guys tackle that age-old question heard from many woodworkers – how many board feet of lumber do I need to build your “fill in project name here?”   Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Bob, Chuck & Glen all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun.   If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, Bob, Chuck and Glen discuss thinking. The topic is: Is it a good idea or bad idea – how much think do you do in the middle of a project? During this shorter than 360-second exchange, the guys discuss what they are thinking about as they work, and they recall past events where measuring wrong plays a role. Discover that there is more than one way to lose an inch as you work – biting 1″ is not the only mistake to make.   Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Bob, Chuck & Glen all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun.   If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, Bob, Chuck and Glen discuss how they mark and layout – specifically, do you use a marking knife or pencil. One member doesn’t own a marking knife and cheaps-out when using pencils. A second 360 member also uses pencils, but his pencils are special. And the remaining member uses both, but his pencil is weak. Get all the answers in 360 seconds.   Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Bob, Chuck & Glen all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun.   If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, the three guys chat about design. The topic is: Is it possible to follow a formula, or is there a better way to do it?. Bob, Chuck and Glen talk about the golden rectangle and the Fibonacci sequence. Find out who has never applied a formula to his work, and who has built a piece based on the golden rectangle. At the end, the guys reach an agreement. Get the facts in a short 6 minutes.   Join the guys twice each week for six lively minutes of discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Bob, Chuck & Glen all have their own opinions. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t, but the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun.   If you have topics you’d like to hear covered in future episodes, click here to send an email to the guys.