Woodworking DVD's

[Mark Bolton]

I tried a search string of "woodworking dvd" however this forum came back with "dvd" being too short, too long, too common, etc..

I really use to enjoy sitting and watching the Sunday shows (here) on PBS. Always had rabbit ears but have sprung for satellite (still not sure why) and with 100+ channels, HD and all, there aint, poop on other than the hacks on HGTV and TLC. It seems I am more interested in watching shows like Trucks, Two Guys Garage, and the like to get a "hands on" fix when I dont feel like driving to the shop but there is nothing with regards to wood. Had thought of getting DIY al a carte however here and on other forums have been pretty outspoken about it falling apart.

It all brought me to looking into DVD's. We have Netflix left over from the rabbit ears days and a quick search there turned up seven or so titles six of which are Taunton titles (mastering table saw, band saw, dovetails,...).

Any suggestion for DVD's that are really worth purchasing? I watch alot of videos at woodtreks. Other sites?

Thanks,
Mark

[Greg Hines, MD]

There is a ton of DVDs on the NewYankee website. They are adding new titles all the time of Norms older shows, and the past several seasons are already on DVD.

Doc

[Jerry White]

A source for woodworking DVDs you might want to check out is Charles Neil's website: http://charlesneilwoodworking.com/ I find his videos to be quite informative.

I have no personal experience with SmartFlix, but it is on my list to try. It is a rental service that specializes in "how to videos". http://smartflix.com/

[stan keenum]

I have used the Smart Flix rental service referred to in an earlier reply. They have many woodworking related titles, they give prompt service.
The dvd's are rented for a defined length of time and then returned in a postage pre-paid envelope.

I have been pleased each time I have used them.


Stan

[Steve H Graham]

One problem with Smartflix: you may have to wait a while for your rentals.

I have a bunch of woodworking DVDs, and I enjoy them more than movies.

1. Doug Stowe's box-making DVD. He shows you every step in the construction of several boxes. I'm planning to start woodworking with small projects, and these seem great. This is a very long video. You really get your money's worth. Most woodworking videos I've seen are much shorter. This one shames them in that respect.

2. Mark Duginske's DVD about woodworking machines. "Mastering Your Woodworking Machines," or something like that. He shows you all sorts of stuff about setting up and using drill presses, table saws, radial arm saws, jointers, and so on. He sounds a little bit like Homer Simpson, but you get used to it.

3. Pat Warner's DVD on routers. Very enjoyable video from a man with a real router obsession.

4. Kelly Mehler's table saw DVD. Watching this guy, you would almost think there is no need for any tool other than a table saw. He shows how to set it up, maintain it, and use it.

I'm too lazy to look up titles, but you'll be able to find these.

[John Grossi]

Mark, I went to Taunton's site, got a list of their dvds. Then I log into our local library's web site, searched the "More" program. Affiliated libraries thru the state of Ohio are searched and any Taunton hits come up. In my case, about six have popped up. They are then sent to my local library where I pick them up at no charge. Your state may have a similar program. John

[Paul Demetropoulos]

Mark,

I'd second giving your library a try, mine has a good selection of tapes.

If you're looking to buy, Hamilton Booksellers has about 10 or 15 Taunton DVD's for $13.95. This place has some great deals on ww books, lots of Taunton titles, some for as little as 5 or six bucks. If you order from their flyer shipping is a flat $3.50, no matter how big you order. If you order off the website shipping is $3.50 plus 40 cents per title. It's a great place to check out. http://www.edwardrhamilton.com/index.html

For DVDs enter "DVD" in the search box.
To find WW books, go to Subjects -> Do it-Yourself -> Woodworking

Paul

[Randal Stevenson]

What about the woodworkingchannel dot com? Is it decent since it came back? Worthless? Opinions please.

Thanks

[Ken Higginbotham]

I set our dvr to capture The New Yankee Workshop and Ask This Old House. In approx 6-7 months I have 60+ episodes of each. I've never actually watched them all but I like to watch a few minutes here and there. My favorites are where he builds jigs and stuff for the shop. Then I've used Smart Flix but I'd recommend reading the reviews first. And the comments about having to wait are true as I waited weeks for a video to become available.

Currently I've been looking (in bit and pcs) at a Tage Frid dvd that came with his boxed set of books which I got for Christmas. The stuff he's doing is a lot higher end than I personally have any interest in ever doing but his methodical, deliberate approach is interesting…
... :)

[Matthew Hills]

I watch alot of videos at woodtreks. Other sites?

http://thewoodwhisperer.com/
http://www.furnitology.blogspot.com/
http://www.tchisel.com/Video/
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/category/podcast/

[Matthew Hills]

Might also like "The American Woodshop" with Scott Phillips (just saw it on our CreateTV station):

http://www.wbgu.org/americanwoodshop/Episodes/season15/index.html

Matt