RavinHeartRenditions - A Woodworking Podcast

Earlier this year I took a ride down to the Woodworking Show in Milwaukee. I had the opportunity to do some filming and as always pick up a few things for myself. I now have a couple of new texturing tools from Ron Brown and got a pretty good deal on a big pack of foam brushes. There was time to catch up with Andy Chidwick and his family when I got the show. As you can see in the video I had a chance to speak with several of the exhibitors including Ron Brown, Earlex, Aqua Coat, Dubs Longboards, Milwaukee Lutherie, Kreg, MicoJig, and many more. After the show I had a visit with Jim Heavey, Roland Johnson, David Heim, Richand Wedler and some of the Bosch Reps at Dinner. It was a great show and a great time after the show as well.

On this episode of Shop Time I get to talk with Hendrik Varju about a few of my questions and questions from viewers. We also picked Jim Renick as the WINNER of the Honing and Setting Jointer and Planer Knives DVD You can always visit Hendriks's site at passionforwood.com. If you have questions for Hendrik or myself, feel free to comment, Skype, or use the contact form and  we will try to answer them on the next episode. All the Contact information is also at the end of the video. You can visit Hendriks's site at passionforwood.com.

At my local guild meeting we had Michael Doerr give a presentation on his process of building sculpted chairs. After a few conversation with Michael we decided to record a conversation at his shop about his chairs and school. During our conversation we get to discuss how he got started in woodworking, some of his process for building chairs, and a great surprise to me ... I get to return to Michael's shop and learn the process in the spring. If you have questions for Michael or myself, feel free to comment, Skype, or use the contact form. You can follow the podcast or me on this site, iTunes, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus. Be sure to check out the contact info at the end of the video for other ways to contact the show too ...

While wondering around and drooling over all the wonderful tools at Woodworking in America, I stopped and had a chat with Ron Hock. I also asked him to have another conversation for the podcast, and he agreed. Ron's company Hock Tools makes what I consider the best woodworking blades available today. During our conversation we get to discuss how he got started making plane blades, sharpening, his new knife kits, and much more. If you have questions for Ron or myself, feel free to comment, Skype, or use the contact form. Be sure to check out the contact info at the end of the video for other ways to contact the show too ...

On this episode of Shop Time I get to talk with Hendrik Varju about his Honing and Setting Jointer and Planer Knives DVD. Comment on this post for a chance to WIN a copy. We also picked Gene H as the WINNER of the Mortise and Tenon Joinery DVD You can always visit Hendriks’s site at passionforwood.com. If you have questions for Hendrik or myself, feel free to comment, Skype, or use the contact form and we will try to answer them on the next episode. All the Contact information is also at the end of the video. You can visit Hendriks’s site at passionforwood.com. Don't forget to Comment on the site for a chance to WIN your copy of Honing and Setting Jointer and Planer Knives DVD

At Woodworking in America this year, I ran into and had a conversation with Regis Will. We also I talked about doing a conversation for this episode of Shop Time. As it turns out, we both have a passion for hand saws and fixing them up, we both work in tech, and both of us do a lot of bicycling. We both received prizes this year from completing in the Hand Tool Olympics too. Regis won his jointer plane, for his abilities and doing the best at an event. While I won the set of spoon bits from Tools for Working Wood from the raffle part of the of the event. Regis has his own blog at The New Yinzer Workshop. He also presents and teaches at the Western Pennsylvania Woodworkers and the Foundation's Preservation Resource Center in Pennsylvania. If you have questions for Regis or myself, feel free to comment, Skype, or use the contact form. Be sure to check out the contact info at the end of the video for other ways to contact the show too ...

During my trip to Woodworking in America this year, I had opportunity to arrange a time for a conversation with Chris Schwarz for this episode of Shop Time. As the former editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine, and cofounder of Lost Art Press, Chris has an incredible influence in the woodworking community. I have seen him present at this and previous WIAs and each time it is educational, entertaining, and inspiring. Chris is one of the people I have always revered in the woodworking, it was an honor to have the opportunity to have a conversation with him about backgrounds in woodworking, tools, and a little about workbenches. If you have questions for Chris or myself, feel free to comment, Skype, or use the contact form. Be sure to check out the contact info at the end of the video for other ways to contact the show too ...

On this episode of Shop Time I get to talk with Hendrik Varju about his latest DVD, Mortise and Tenon Joinery. Comment at ravinheart.com/wood for a chance to WIN a copy. You can always visit Hendriks’s site at passionforwood.com. If you have questions for Hendrik or myself, feel free to comment, Skype, or use the contact form and we will try to answer them on the next episode. All the Contact information is also at the end of the video. You can visit Hendriks’s site at passionforwood.com. Don't forget to Comment for a chance to WIN your copy of Hendrik Varju's Mortise and Tenon Joinery DVD

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP042 - Shop Time with Jim Heavey On this episode of Shop Time I got the opportunity to have a conversation with someone I consider one of my working heroes ... Jim Heavey. I have seen Jim's presentations at the Woodworking Show in Milwaukee several times over the years. His ability to present just about any topic in a simple and entertaining way keeps me coming back every time. In the episode we discuss Jim's many roles in the woodworking community (The Woodworking Shows, Wood Magazine, Weekend with Wood) and a few other things about Jim and his working life. If you have questions for Jim or myself, feel free to comment, Skype, or use the contact form. Be sure to check out the contact info at the end of the video for other way to contact the show too ...

What do you do to stick to woodworking when life gets in the way?

Ravinehart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP040 - Shop Time with Hendrik Varju

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP039 - Shop Time with Scott Meek

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP038 - Shop Time with Hendrik In this episode we cover questions from viewers for Hendrik. We also talk about some changes to Hendrik's site.

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP037 - Shop Time with Hendrik Varju - Hand Plane Techniques In this episode we cover Hendrik's DVD on Hand Planes We also let you know how to enter for a chance to win a copy of the DVD

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP036 - Live Cast Woods Classes in school, DVD Give away, Featherboards

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP035 - Shop Time with Hendrik Varju On this episode we talk about Hendrik's new DVD, Sharpening & Tuning Hand Planes and Chisels. Comment on the post for this video at RavinHeartRenditions.com for a chance to win a copy.

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP034 - Shop Time with Tim Charles On this episode of Shop Time I talk with Tim Charles form A Slice of Wood Workshop We get to talk about his “You design it, I build It” series and a few other things. Visit Tim at his web site or on Facebook at or Twitter user name asliceofwood.

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP033 - Live Cast

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP032 - Shop Time with Hendrik Varju

I took a venture up to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Artisan and Business Center to get some pointers with Kelly Bresnahan.

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP030 - LIVE Cast

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP029 - Shop Time with Hendrik Varju On this episode of Shop Time I get to talk with Hendrik Varju. Hendrik is an accomplished woodworker, teacher, presenter, writer, and much more. You can visit Hendriks’s site at passionforwood.com. Hendrik offers several classes and seminars for helping all levels of woodworkers advance their skills. On this episode Hendrik and I talk about getting started in woodworking. If you have any questions for Hendrik feel free to contact me and will address them on the next episode. Contact information is at the end of the video.

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP028 - Shop Time with Bruce Wang from Micro Jig

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP027 - Shop Time with Shannon Rogers - Hand Crank Grinders

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP026 - Live Cast

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP025 - Shop Time with Kari Hultman

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - BR008 - Great Book of Woodworking Tips

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP024 - Shop Time with Hendrik Varju

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP023 - Shop Time with Marc Spagnuolo - Spray Finishing Tips

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP022 - Live Cast

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP021 - Shop Time with Tom Iovino On this episode of Shop Time, Tom Iovino, of Tom's Workbench, Modern Woodworkers Association, contributer to Wood Talk Online Radio Podcast, contributer to Wood Magazine and many, many, many other things and I have a talk about Woodworking tips, Keeping the Craft Alive, the Online Woodworking community, and woodworking in general …

I had the opportunity to take part in the Northeast Wisconsin Woodworkers Guild spring show again this year. I had a table and demonstrated making scrollsaw bowls and promoted the site. I took this video on the morning of the second day before the doors opened to the public. If you didn't make it to the show i hope to see you there next year.

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP019 - Shop Talk with Shannon Rogers - Blended woodworking On this episode of Shop Talk, Shannon Rogers, of The Renaissance Woodworker, The Hand Tool School and one of the hosts of Wood Talk Online Radio Podcast and I have a talk about Blended Woodworking, Podcasting, and woodworking in general …

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP018 - Shop Talk - With Chris Wong - Blended Woodworking

EP017 - Ravinheart Renditions - Live Cast - March 2012

EP016 - Ravinheart Renditions - Shop Talk - With Matt Vanderlist - Blended Woodworking

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - BR007 - Creative Wooden Boxes from the Scroll Saw

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP015 - Live Cast - Book Give Away, We have a little talk about hand Saws

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - BR006 - How to Make Picture Frames

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP014 - Christmas Recap and the Coming Year talk with Matt

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP013 - Live Cast - Book Give Away, where I've been, and whats coming up

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - BR005 - Studio Furniture of the Renwick Gallery

On this episode of the podcast Matt and I discuss the new theme and talk about Woodworking in America …

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - EP011 - Live Cast - Book Give Away and New contributor for prizes, WIA, Themes

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - BR004 - Workbenches and Shop Storage Solutions

EP010 - Shop Maintenance with Matt - Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast On this episode of the podcast Matt Vanderlist, host and creator of Matt’s Basement Workshop podcast and The Spoken Wood podcast and I discuss various things about Shop Maintenance and Woodworking in America …

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast This episode we rap up router month, give away a book, announce shop maintenance for September, and talk with viewers …

EP008 - Router Talk with Matt - Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast On this episode of the podcast I had a chance to have a conversation with Matt Vanderlist, host and creator of Matt’s Basement Workshop podcast and The Spoken Wood podcast. We talk about whats been going on lately and discuss various things about routers ...

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - BR003 - Woodwokring with the Router

Ravinheart Renditions - A Woodworking Podcast - I took a visit to the Midwest Scrollsaw Trade Show I had a chance to speak with Shannon Flowers the Editorial Manager or Magazines for Fox Chapel Publishing, look at some amazing work, and pick up a few things for myself.