How To Make A Organ Grinder / Barrel Organ – Prop Build (ep42)
I was recently asked by a local theater company to make a prop for an upcoming play. They wanted me to make what I thought was an organ grinder. As it turns out, an organ grinder is the person who plays a barrel organ or a “street organ” as it is sometimes called. My main […]
FerryTalk – Large Projects & No Dancing Monkeys
Every year I try and have a big project to work on. The years that I have skipped doing a larger task I always felt like I could have accomplished more. I am debating what to build this year. I am leaning towards a new kitchen table or a grandfather clock, maybe even a curio […]
Shapeoko 2 CNC Machine (ep41)
Inventables had contacted me about sending a Shapeoko 2 to try out at no cost to me. They wanted me to put it together, run the “hello world” file let them know what I had thought of the overall process. I was fairly excited at the offer and said yes. I have a decent […]
FerryTalk Is Moving, Benches & CNC’s (FT14)
I am mixing things up a bit and I decided to move FerryTalk over to my main channel and gauge how it goes. No particular reason for the move, I just testing to see if others have interest in it as well. I got one heck of a mailbag this week, receiving a cyclone, Kreg […]
My Hand Cut Dovetail Journey (ep40)
I was on a quest to make the long time feared, hand cut dovetail joint. Matt Cremona was nice enough to volunteer to be my chancellor of chisels. I have always had an incline to expand my techniques and procedures in the hobby of woodworking. Basically, I like learning new stuff. Many hobbyists I have spoken with […]
8 Drawer Maple Dresser
Back in 2008 I had been on a few year hiatus from woodworking. After seeing the prices on bedroom sets for our expected child, we were stunned. My wife and I had wanted something of quality that would last the test of time. After a bit of deliberation (and some hesitation from my wife), we […]
Ferry Talk – Gifted Box & CNC Machine? (FT 12)
My friend Ted Alexander sent me a poplar and walnut box as a gift. Ted and I have been become friends over the last few months as he is a fellow video maker. He also made me some Le’ Bucket Lids. If you happened to miss the joke on those watch this episode, in which […]
Marking Knife From Redwood Burl (ep39)
In my quest to make hand-cut dovetails, I was made aware it to be a much easier process with the proper marking and setup tools. With this knowledge in my brain, I was on a mission to make a marking knife and marking gauge. In the particular build I tackle the marking knife. Made from […]
Hidden Storage Picture Frame (ep14)
Storage solutions for the home shouldn’t be limited to visible shelves and cabinets. For the last few years I have been utilizing space “inside” the walls for fun and practical storage areas. It may seem difficult to do at first but really isn’t all that hard to do when you take it step by step. […]
FerryTalk – Sesame Chicken & Danish Oil (FT 11)
Ever go to a restaurant and want to order something new but couldn’t work up the nerve? Me too! I’m recently discovered I am the same way about my wood finishes. I have been using lacquer and polyurethane without deviating for years. And be it my stubborn nature or insecurities to try something new, I […]