360 with 360 WoodWorking Podcast

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, Chad Muterspaw from CRLumber.com shares his path to becoming a lumber retailer. He decided early on that he wasn’t going to turn his hobby (woodworking) into a business, so he started selling lumber as a business. Learn how advertising on a popular woodworking television show helped turn the corner, and discover what he found to be the most difficult aspect of getting his business off the ground. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. Customers Show Trends After deciding to sell lumber to other woodworkers, Chad Muterspaw, a woodworking in his own right, set about building a business. Today he sells both at his yard and to woodworkers all over the country via the Internet. Just like any other businessman, Chad learns from his customers. One hot area in woodworking today is natural-edge slabs. CRLumber.com, along with domestic and exotic hardwoods, cuts slabs on site using a bandsaw or chainsaw mill. Plus, they dry their own slabs in one of two small kilns built for that single purpose. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, Mike Mascelli is back to talk more on upholstery. Along with the longevity of good-quality furniture and upholstery work, Mike talks about the best woods to use for frames that are to be upholstered – it’s all about lumber that allows and holds tacks and staples. But you’re not giving up any structural integrity. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. How Long Should Upholstered Furniture Last If you’re after information on what materials to use on your upholstered furniture, Mike Mascelli is the guy to ask. In this podcast Mike tells us about foams and latex – did you know that Henry Ford purchase a rubber tree farm to make sure he had latex for tires? He also discusses the best woods for your chair frames – you don’t have to sacrifice wood strength to make your upholsterer happy. In addition, Mike pulls down the curtain on leather, and how companies are making a hybrid product that’s often sold as leather. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, Matt Furjanic of inlaybanding.com returns to talk more about his company and other inlay topics. The discussion travels along topics such as how important dry woods are to making bandings, and how he slices his loafs into strips, which includes setting the fence to the right of the workpiece. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. Woodworking In Thousandths This time around Matt Furjanic of Inlaybanding.com talks about woods he uses in bandings, including which woods are so oily that they ruin sandpaper, and alternatives to those woods. And would you believe that his favorite wood for inlay and banding shows signs of decay. Yep. He likes using spalted maple. What I found amazing is that he slices his banding loaves at his bandsaw while moving the fence with each slice – after cutting thousands of yards of inlay, he has an eye for minute measurements. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, we spend time with Matt Furjanic of inlaybanding.com. Matt discusses how he he got started in the business – it’s a great story that is probably more common than you think –  and shares some of his thoughts on woods and glues used to make bandings of all kinds. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. Small Pieces Make a Business Matt Furjanic has around 200 different bandings for sale in his online store. And while some are the same designs just in different widths, each of the sticks were made by Matt. He is always on the lookout for new designs to reproduce, such as the inlay from a table built for the captain of the Titanic he discovered by chance while watching “Antiques Roadshow.” He also provides some interesting information on glues he uses, and when one is better than another. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, professional upholsterer Mike Mascelli talks about similarities and differences between furniture and car upholstery – you may be surprised to learn that timelines for changes do not run parallel. Plus, he pulls back the curtain on upholstery found in today’s furniture. Scary! Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. Coil or Zig Zag Springs? Mike began his upholstery career in the world of automobiles. Along the way, he crossed over to furniture, too. He’s developed a great understanding of the transition of upholstery, and is quick to point out traditional work versus what has come about since the end of World War II, which is the transition point for automobile upholstery. Surprisingly, the mass exodus from coil springs to zig zag  springs in furniture didn’t happen for another decade or so. And your eyes will surely open when you here what constitutes acceptable upholstery today. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, American Association of Woodturners (AAW) board member David Heim shares the benefits of membership to AAW, discusses an upcoming AAW event, which is held in Kansas City on June 23 – 25 in 2017, and explains what his responsibilities are as a member of the board. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. Membership has it’s Privileges In late 2016 David Heim was elected to the board of directors for the American Association of Woodturners. Today he joins us to talk about what a membership to AAW brings to woodworkers, including every article published in American Woodturner, the group’s magazine, access to more than 300 instructional videos on woodturning and a discount ticket to the association’s Annual Symposium held in Kansas City in 2017. And for the next few weeks, the cost of membership is $30 annually, half the regular amount. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking Bob Van Dyke, owner of the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking, is on the hot seat to explain why he calls his 6-week intensive woodworking class “the best he’s ever taught.” Here’s a hint: It has to do with the fact that there is no project. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. Ditch The Project Bob Van Dyke has taught woodworking for more than 2o years. He knows what makes a class good. As his 6-week intensive class – four days per week for six weeks – has evolved, it’s turned into a class that he feels is the best way for aspiring woodworkers to learn woodworking. After a couple of early renditions of this class, Bob was convinced – it wasn’t difficult to do – by class participants to do away with a project. That opened the door to way more learning. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking David Heim tells us about a 90-year-old woodturner who turns large, very large. His burls are hoisted up onto a custom-built lathe that can handle material as large as 48″ x 72″. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. An Apartment Dweller Turns BIG. Scott Boley lives in New York City. In the basement of his apartment building, he has a couple of rooms that house his gigantic lathe and his collection of turnings, some completed and some waiting for finish. His introduction to woodworking came after a chance encounter with a woodworker who occupied the same rooms back in the 80s. Boley was recovering from surgery and needed a new hobby with tennis no longer on his activities list. It wasn’t long before Boley was turning and turning large. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking we learn how and why Craig Thibodeau is pushing himself as a craftsman to build projects using automation such as those built by David Roentgen during the 18th century. But Craig doesn’t stop there. His coordinated efforts with puzzle makers may be developing a new, high end furniture market. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. Puzzling Furniture If you want to feel inadequate in your woodworking – and this is coming from a guy with 20+ years of experience – take the time to listen to Craig Thibodeau talk about his drive and ambition to build projects with automation, along with the tremendous work he does with veneer and inlay. Craig also is taking furniture to the next level as he works to incorporate puzzle components into furniture – it’s secret drawers gone wild! If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking we talk with Ron Herman of Woodworkingwithron.com to get his take on how barometric pressures figure into our woodworking. Along with how pressure effects wood, he shares stories on how it effects your tools, too. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. Weather Changes Woodworking Many woodworkers wonder why their projects bend, twist, warp and crack after they’re assembled. And sometimes tight-fitting dovetails made on one day seem overly tight the next. Confused? Ron takes the guesswork out of the equation. According to him, the major culprit is weather, specifically it’s barometric pressure. During the discussion Ron emphasize why the handles of socket chisels fall out, why cutting boards split and why there isn’t much you can do to stop it. What you can do is prepare. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking we talk again with Craig Thibodeau and discuss tools in his shop. He also shares his thoughts on outsourcing, which improves his work and business. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. Hobby or Profession Craig tells us a bit about his shop setup and tools that he uses. He even shares ideas on what tools he would like to have but finds still too expensive. During the conversation we learn how he outsources some of his parts so that he can concentrate on what he does best – kind of sounds like woodworking back in the 18th century. We also catch a couple of company recommendations for tools and a great resource for mother-of-pearl inlay banding. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking we meet Craig Thibodeau and get an insight into what drives this woodworking professional. Along the way we hear marketing ideas and learn the details for his upcoming book (2018). Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. Push Yourself Craig Thibodeau constantly finds ways to expand and refine his woodworking talents in the hopes of separating his work from the myriad other woodworkers vying for a limited pool of customers. His expertise in veneer and inlay work has garnered many high-end clients who commission pieces that can include out-of-the-ordinary materials; one box uses carbon fiber with inlaid jewels. His skills in veneer and inlay and his desire to share that experience has culminated in a book deal with Taunton Press. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking Asa Christian shares his thoughts on tools you need to get started in woodworking, and more importantly, how to be successful right out of the gate. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. The Right Stuff While researching and writing an upcoming book, “Build Stuff With Wood” (Taunton Press), Asa discovered that you can break into woodworking with a simple set of tools easily purchased from home-center stores or elsewhere. His list is not all hand tools. In fact, Asa believes it’s better to begin the journey with corded tools – the learning curve is shorter and success comes quicker. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking Mark Arnold of Boston Woodworking discusses his time at North Bennet Street School, editing and writing for American Period Furniture and a woodworking technique known as sgraffito, which he’s teaching at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking in late June 2017. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. A Carving Breakthrough Mark Arnold is a graduate of the North Bennet Street school who returned to mid-Ohio after graduation. While running his business, he and his wife decided to take on editorship of an annual magazine published by the Society of American Period Furniture Makers. Along the way, Mark discovered a woodworking technique often associated with pottery and ceramics – it’s the process of layering contrasting woods then carving or cutting through the top species to expose portions of the species below. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.

In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking Asa Christiana talks about his upcoming book, and his class at Marc Adams School of Woodworking, both of which focus on woodworking from the start. Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun. If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click here to send 360woodworking an email. Woodworking From the Start Asa has spent more than a year focusing his attention on woodworking for the beginning woodworker. He has a new book coming out in the Fall of 2017, which we talk about as a jumping off point. In addition, the discussion touches upon the evolution of woodworking and the woodworker. And we talk about his new class in June titled, “Start Woodworking with Asa Christiana.” In the five-day session, participants build four complete projects. If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, click here to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by clicking here.