Huckleberry's Blog at LumberJocks.com http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog Tue, 03 May 2011 01:42:43 GMT Sharpening Chisels http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/22952 Sharpening Chisels episode introduces two ways to sharpen chisels. ; With the help of Steve from Wood Working for Mere Mortals we explore these methods

]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 01:42:43 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/22952 Huckleberry Huckleberry Huck's DIY - High Gloss Finish http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/21796 A guest on the show Dale Meiners shows us how to achieve a high gloss clear coated finish. This is a process and a rather lengthy one too.

]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:05:17 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/21796 Huckleberry Huckleberry Sandpaper Storage Cabinet #2: Sandpaper Storage Cabinet-2 http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/21637 We continue on with the build and get our dados sorted out.

]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:00:42 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/21637 Huckleberry Huckleberry Sandpaper Storage Cabinet #1: Sandpaper Storage Cabinet-1 http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/21051 This is a versatile little cabinet in which you can store whatever your heart desires in it. The overall dimensions for this project is 21”w x 11 ¼”d x 13 ¼” h. Of course if you need something bigger than make it bigger, or to fit your needs. I am using Baltic Birch for mine but use whatever material you feel like using. As always if you have any questions email them to me at askhuck@hucksdiy.com.—http://blip.tv/file/4726686

]]> Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:36:01 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/21051 Huckleberry Huckleberry Huck's DIY Season 2 Preview http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/20925 So I am warming up this new season with dust collection issue. I go through the steps to make dust collection for my contractor style table saw. This is mainly for me to get used to the new camera and video software if it is boring I apologize for that….. The better ones are yet to come.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:48:26 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/20925 Huckleberry Huckleberry Huck is Back!!!!! http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/20499 So I have been hit with a lot of emails asking where we’ve been. We took a break and re-focused our material. We had some good things and some bad things on our show. So we hope to get rid of the bad (lighting, poor audio, better clarity ect…) and enhance the good. We have out fitted ourselves with nicer camera equipment and tools, of which we will be airing some buying tips as we wanted to keep it like the average “Joe” shop. So here are some pictures of the upgrades we have made and there will be our first episode of 2011 coming within the next week.

]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:44:34 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/20499 Huckleberry Huckleberry Desk Build #7: Episode 13- More Drawer Slide Installations http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/18243 With so many types of slides out there, there are different ways in which to install them. So here is another type of slide installation. I hope this is informative for everyone.

]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:29:23 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/18243 Huckleberry Huckleberry Desk Build #6: Getting the Ole' Fisheye http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/18051 . I have this desk all ready to get lacquered and man o’ man how I love the smell of lacquer. I get all ready to start my process and begin to shoot the desk. I do this this way most of the time. I shoot a coat of lacquer sealer let it rest an hour or so and then sand with 600 grit paper. I then start my top coat, I do this step pretty much the same as the sealer. When I go back to check my work about 1/2 hour later the top has all of these bubbles in it. What the @#*^ is this??? After some consulting with others and so consoling as well I have been hit by the fish eye finish. Has anyone and, I am sure there are plenty that have, had this happen to them? If so what did you do to fix it?

What is so weird about this is that it only did it on the veneered top none of the hardwood or plywood got it. Which really threw me for a loop.

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:42:52 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/18051 Huckleberry Huckleberry Desk Build #5: Installing Drawer Slides http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/18016 In this episode I go over the installation of the drawer slides. It is very important to remember that the width of you drawer box is the key to a successful slide installation.

]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:53:05 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/18016 Huckleberry Huckleberry Desk Build #4: Episode 10 - Drawer Box Construction http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/17765 As we continue on in our build we get to where we need to build the boxes for our drawers. I run through it and explain about setting up for the drawer slides.

]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:56:50 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/17765 Huckleberry Huckleberry Desk Build #3: Making, glueing, and trimming the edge banding http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/17599 In this episode I show you all of the ins and outs on using hardwood edge banding. I had to pick up a new trim router so once I make the new base I will show that to everyone.

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:04:48 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/17599 Huckleberry Huckleberry Desk Build #2: Layouts, cuts, and more. http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/17455 So here is part two of this series on making these desks. I show you how I layout my sheet goods and yes I did solve my quandary of the pencil drawer grain. So I hope that this is entertaining and educational for all.

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:57:20 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/17455 Huckleberry Huckleberry Desk Build #1: Layout & Milling Materials http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/17255 I know this is a little out of order but I needed to get started on these desks ahead of the garbage can containers. What is great about these desks is that we will be using different kinds of joinery. We’ll be laminating the legs, pocket hole joinery for the aprons and top. Plus there will be some edge banding happening too. You will also see how I build my drawer boxes and the material that I use for this in future episodes. Don’t forget to sign up for Huck’s (hucksdiy.com) monthly prize give away.

]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:14:00 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/17255 Huckleberry Huckleberry Candle Holder #3: The Finishing Touches http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/16707 OK we are out of the clamps with our project and we level the legs. Next we do a little more finish sanding and spray our finish. *Note one thing I forgot on the video I buy adhesive backed felt and put on the bottom of the feet to ad that “Pro” touch to it. Enjoy and if any would not mind doing me favor, how about leaving some reviews on iTunes for me. Thanks In Advance, Huck

]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:07:32 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/16707 Huckleberry Huckleberry Candle Holder #2: Episode 5 continuing on with the candle holder http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/16629 We mark the holes and drill them out also cut the angles on the legs & body. And finally glue it up. Enjoy!

]]> Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:09:30 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/16629 Huckleberry Huckleberry Candle Holder #1: Candle holder Construction http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/16392 Thought I’d share one of my more popular projects with everyone. This is a candle holder that I make quite a few of and still now and again make mistakes as you will see. I hope everyone enjoys this episode—

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:37:04 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/16392 Huckleberry Huckleberry Hucks Quick Tips- Glue & Sawdust Fillers http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/16060 I have used the glue and sawdust and made my own fillers. I read about using epoxy and sawdust and gave it shot and this is what I came up with. Enjoy—http://blip.tv/file/3705398

]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:28:26 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/16060 Huckleberry Huckleberry Product Review-SafeCoat http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/16047 A quick little video about a new finish I stumbled upon and I truly think this is a great product. I can not say enough about the way this thing finished. Check it out-http://blip.tv/file/3702906

]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:53:56 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/16047 Huckleberry Huckleberry Erasing Glue - Quick Tip http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/15775 I show you an easy way to cope with that sinking feeling once you stain a project and then the glue appears like magic. http://blip.tv/file/3637084

]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 05:41:53 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/15775 Huckleberry Huckleberry Floating Shelves Episode 2 #2: Veneering the Shelf http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/15523 The 2nd show in the series for floating shelves. I hope that everyone enjoys it, and I continue my struggles with this darn illness.

http://blip.tv/file/3580195

Not sure of this is how to do this or not.

]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 08:36:09 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Huckleberry/blog/15523 Huckleberry Huckleberry