Philip Adams – Woodworking Masterclasses

Philip Adams posted a new video, Sofa Server: Episode 5 1 day, 4 hours ago

With everything fully assembled, the joinery is pared, planed and scraped flush. Then the ends can be shaped with the coping saw, rasp and spokeshave, and the surfaces sanded in preparation for the application of […]

Philip Adams commented on the video, Sofa Server 1 week, 1 day ago

Hello Michael,
I am sorry that you feel so negatively towards the way that Woodworking Masterclasses is being run. I felt I had to address some of the issues you mention as they are important to us.

We have 2 […]

Philip Adams posted a new video, Sofa Server: Episode 4 1 week, 1 day ago

Once the surfaces are cleaned up and any defects dealt with, the internal areas are finished, as they won’t be accessible later. Then the glue up commences and it’s ready for the finishing touches.

Philip Adams commented on the video, Workbench Customisation: Saw Hangers 1 week, 3 days ago

The drawer is 6″/152mm from the vise and is 12″/305mm wide. It starts the thickness of the benchtop down from the top surface and is 4″/102mm deep. Hope that gives you what you need.

Philip Adams commented on the video, Workbench Customisation: Saw Hangers 1 week, 3 days ago

Hello William, we haven’t finished filming it yet, but it should be out in the next few months.

Philip Adams commented on the video, Workbench Customisation: Saw Hangers 1 week, 3 days ago

Hello John,
You can certainly try it, but Paul hasn’t found it necessary and means that they can be taken off very easily.
Many thanks, Phil

Philip Adams commented on the video, Workbench Customisation: Saw Hangers 1 week, 3 days ago

It is indeed. See the FAQ for answers to more questions: https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/workbench-faq/

Philip Adams commented on the video, Leaning Wall Shelf: Episode 5 1 week, 6 days ago

It is hard to comment whether significant adjustments to the design would result in a stable shelf. The thickness of the stock and length and size of the joints are what make this work in this instance. Not sure […]

Philip Adams posted a new video, Workbench Customisations 1 week, 6 days ago

There are a number of additional features that Paul likes to add to his workbench to make it really shine: Saw hangers keep his saws ready for action, the sharpening stone shelves mean that they are always at […]

Philip Adams commented on the video, Sofa Server 2 weeks ago

Hello John,
It’s working as it should at our end. Do you have a different browser you can try it on?
Best, Phil

Philip Adams posted a new video, Sofa Server: Episode 3 2 weeks, 1 day ago

The combination of the stopped housing with the tenons requires careful layout and cutting. Once the tenons are cut, they can be fitted to the exact width of the mortises.

Philip Adams commented on the video, Sofa Server: Episode 1 2 weeks, 6 days ago

We will certainly think about it for a video, but essentially the answers Paul gave for not undercutting were:
Undercutting can develop bad habits and become exaggerated over time.
Aiming for an exacting finish […]

Philip Adams commented on the video, Trestles: Episode 2 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hi Randy,
Paul said that it would make is stronger and capable of taking greater weight, but would also make it a bit harder to handle around the workshop. Thanks

Philip Adams commented on the video, Trestles: Episode 2 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hello Antonio,
Pilot holes are more necessary in some instances than others. When drilling into the middle wider stock it is less critical as they unlikely to split, but they never do any harm.
Best, Phil

Philip Adams commented on the video, Workbench: Episode 9 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hi Daniel,
On their way very shortly. Sneak previews available on Paul’s blog.
Best, Phil

Philip Adams posted a new video, Workbench Customisation: Saw Hangers 3 weeks ago

Paul hangs his three backsaws at the bench to keep them at hand. The holders make sure that they can’t fall off when not in use in the day to day of woodworking.

Philip Adams commented on the video, Trestles: Episode 2 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Hello John, thank you for the comment. The top gussets are set down so that the cap isn’t being held off by them overlapping.

Philip Adams commented on the video, Sofa Table: Episode 4 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Hello Matthew,
Centring the gauge is a matter of consistency for strength and appearance. You usually don’t re-centre for each tenon, but once set keep it to the same setting and register it against the face edge […]

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