WoodCentral Chat Archived Posted on July 30, 2008 David's recent chat with host Ellis Walentine at WoodCentral about Metal Leafing & Patination has been edited and archived on their site. You can check it out here.
YouTube Video Added Posted on July 3, 2008 We've added our third video to David's YouTube channel. This time it's highlights from the April Turning and Gilding Class at the studio / shop in northern California. You can see the latest videos by clicking the YouTube link on the left of the page here or you can also go to David's channel directly: Youtube.com/user/djmarks44 Guest Chat At Woodcentral.com 7/2 Posted on July 2, 2008 Look for a David to do a guest chat tonight at 9:30 PM in the Woodcentral.com chatroom. Tonight's topic is gilding and patination.
Second Class Added: World Renowned Larry Robinson Guest Instructor To Teach Inlay Class Posted on May 17, 2008 The first class was so popular, Larry and David are happy to announce a second class with Larry Robinson as Guest Instructor to teach a two-day hands-on class on Inlay this December. This is a rare opportunity to learn the esoteric art of inlay from a very unique master. No previous experience is required to take this class. Details on the classes page.
David's Traveling Schedule Updated Posted on March 25, 2008 We've updated the Classes and Appearances page for David's travel with several new dates. Two sessions teaching at Marc Adams School of Woodworking, a session at William Ng School of Fine Woodworking and a visit to the Greenville Woodworks Guild Annual Master Series have been added.
Visiting With David & Victoria Marks Posted on March 3, 2008 Last August, "The Woodwhisperer" sat down with David and Victoria, and taped it as Episode 24 of his video blog. You can check it out at TheWoodwhisperer.com.
World Renowned Larry Robinson Guest Instructor To Teach Inlay Class In May 2008 Posted on January 23, 2008 David is proud to present Larry Robinson as his Guest Instructor to teach a two-day hands-on class on Inlay this May. This is a rare opportunity to learn the esoteric art of inlay from a very unique master. No previous experience is required to take this class. Details on the classes page.
DIY Network Woodworks Schedule Posted on December 20, 2007 DIY has announced the January - March schedule for Woodworks... David Is Hitting The Road Again In Early 2008 Posted on November 30, 2007 We've posted David's January - March schedule for traveling classes to the site today. Look for him to make it to Columbia South Carolina, St. Louis Missouri, Denver and Loveland Colorado, Appleton Wisconsin, Spokane Washington and San Carlos California. For details, please check the Classes page.
Vacuum Bag Veneering Posted on November 20, 2007 Woodworker West magazine has kindly let us reprint an article on Vacuum Bag Veneering by David in the November-December 2007 issue. You can view the PDF here.
More 2008 Studio Classes Added Posted on November 16, 2007 We've just added several new Studio classes to the 2008 schedule. Gilding & Chemical Patination, Marquetry & Inlay, Bentwood Lamination and Bandsawn Veneers. You can see class details and schedules on the Classes page.
Hawaii Teaching Photo Gallery Posted Posted on November 11, 2007 David taught three classes on Gilding & Chemical Patination in Hawaii this September. He had the opportunity to teach folks at the Donkey Mill Art Center in Kona on the Big Island, at Alan Wilkinson’s shop on Oahu, and at the Hui No`eau Visual Arts Center on Maui. This was a wonderful opportunity for David to share information with fellow woodworkers and artists and a chance to spend some time visiting the Hawaiian Islands. The photos have been added to the Class Photo Gallery section.
Art Espent Carpenter Scholarship Fund Posted on October 24, 2007 Baulines Craft Guild has set up a method to take donations in memory of Art Carpenter... DIY Woodworks Fall Schedule Posted on October 4, 2007 The show has moved around and had more episodes per week. See the new schedule here... Woodworker West Article On Urea Formaldehyde Glue Posted on September 24, 2007 An detailed article by David on Urea Formaldehyde Glue is in the September / October editon of Woodworker West magazine. They have kindly sent us a PDF of it to provide readers. It's a hefty download at 1.7mb. Working with Urea Formaldehyde Glue
Mike Jackofsky Class Photos Posted on August 21, 2007 We've added a few photos from our recent class with guest instructor Mike Jackofsky to our Class Photo Gallery page.
Visiting Classes Added Posted on July 22, 2007 David will be teaching in August at the William Ng School of Fine Woodworking and in September at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. Details are listed on the classes page.
New Patina And Metal Leaf Kit Posted on July 5, 2007 Ready to give Metal Leaf and Patination a try? Appearance At AWFS Posted on July 5, 2007 David will be doing Demos in the Delta/Porter-Cable Booth at AWFS in Las Vegas. Details here... Guest Instructor Mike Jackofsky Class Revison Posted on May 31, 2007 The class is now three days... Two Classes Added To Studio Posted on March 29, 2007 Visiting turner Mike Jackofsky will here for a Hollow Turning Demo, with some hands-on time in July. David has also added a combination class featuring his popular patina process and hollow vessel turning in August. Check for details on the classes page.
Dublin California Woodcraft Class Posted on March 11, 2007 We've just added a Bentwood Lamination class at the Dublin, California Woodcraft store on April 7 to the schedule. You can find details on the classes page.
Many Woodcraft Classes Scheduled Posted on January 17, 2007 David is going to be visiting a number of Woodcraft stores teaching classes between now and March... DIY Woodworks 2007 Schedule Posted on December 20, 2006 DIY will start airing Woodworks five times each Saturday starting January 2007. Look for it to air each half-hour starting at 9:00 PM EST till 1:30 AM EST, and and hour earlier per time zone working west, with PST times starting at 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM.
First 2007 Studio Classes Are Now Scheduled Posted on December 20, 2006 David has settled on dates for several of his classes taught in his northern California studio. Now scheduled are Gilding & Chemical Patination, Bentwood Lamination and an Inlay class. See the classes page for information and to sign up. UPDATE: David has also added a Bandsawn Veneers class to the schedule.
Be Sure And Check Our Store For Holiday Gifts Posted on December 10, 2006 DVDs and T-Shirts are great for the woodworker in your life, and we have them here in our store.
Woodworking Classes Make Great Gifts! Posted on December 10, 2006 David will be teaching at the Santa Rosa, California Woodcraft Store and at the Denver & Loveland, Colorado Woodcraft stores in January... IWF Interview Posted on October 22, 2006 David Thiel interviewed David at the Atlanta IWF show in August and they were kind enough to send us a copy to make available on the site. In it, you can see an interesting turning idea that takes advantage of the Delta laser-equipped drill press David was demonstrating at the show for Delta / Porter-Cable. You can download the 54MB Quicktime file by right-clicking and choosing "save file or target as" here.
Texas Woodcraft Teaching Tour In November Posted on October 12, 2006 Look for David to make his way around the Texas Woodcraft stores in November teaching a number of classes...
Guest Instructor Michael Hosaluk Posted on October 8, 2006 We have a very special opportunity to spend some time with and learn from Michael Hosaluk...
Santa Rosa, California Woodcraft Class Posted on September 11, 2006 This is a special opportunity for folks in northern California to take a class from David at our local Woodcraft store. David will be teaching a Hands On class on Bowl Turning....
Recent Inlay Class Posted on August 17, 2006 The Hands-On inlay class from early August finished up with the students showing off their pieces above. Nice work by all!
DIY Moves Schedule Around A Bit Posted on July 31, 2006 Looks like DIY has moved the air times for Woodworks on Saturdays to 9:30 PM & 1:30 AM Eastern, 6:30 PM and 10:30 PM Pacific. You can always see when the show is airing at the DIY website.
Remembering Art Carpenter Posted on June 6, 2006 David has penned some thoughts about renowned woodworker Art Carpenter, who recently passed...
Hands-On Inlay Class Scheduled Posted on June 2, 2006 David has scheduled a new Hands-On Inlay class in August. See details on the classes page.
Watch Woodworks On Your Computer! Posted on May 16, 2006 Now you can watch an episode of Woodworks everyday whenever you want on your computer! DIY is now offering Woodworks on the Woodworking Page of their website: www.diynet.com/diy/woodworking. Each week a different episode of Woodworks will be offered for you to view for free. We've also added a handy link to the DIY page on the left side of the site.
Rubbing Out The Finish Posted on April 24, 2006 When I need a more durable finish for a woodworking piece I’ll usually apply lacquer or polyurethane. Both of these finishes are far more moisture and mar resistant than an oil finish...
New DVD: Jigs & Fixtures For Curvilinear Woodworking Posted on April 8, 2006 David’s new DVD entitled “Jigs & Fixtures for Curvilinear Woodworking” is now available for sale... DIY Programming Schedule Changes Posted on April 7, 2006 If you've been having trouble tracking down Woodworks on DIY lately, here's help... April And May Appearances / Teaching Posted on April 6, 2006 David is going to be moving around a lot in the next couple of months. See if he's coming to your area here...
Cutting Dovetails In 8/4 Stock Posted on April 6, 2006 There is a lot written about cutting dovetails in 4/4 stock (lumber that is one inch thick) but less information about cutting dovetails in thicker stock... Class Photos Posted on March 24, 2006 David has sent along a bunch of photos from recent classes to add to the site. You can check them out here.
Pattern Routing Posted on February 26, 2006 “I’ll bet you have a warehouse somewhere to store all of your MDF patterns”...
Turned Bowl With Ebony Rim Posted on January 31, 2006 I like to decorate my bowls, vessels, and wall sculptures with patina finishes... More Classes Have Been Scheduled Posted on January 24, 2006 We have added three classes to the schedule. Look for David's popular Gilding, Bentwood Lamination and Bandsawn Veneers hands-on classes in his studio / shop on our classes page.
Woodcraft Teaching Event Posted on January 21, 2006 David will be teaching at the San Carlos, CA. Woodcraft store January 28-30. Details here... Woodworking In The New Year 2006 Posted on January 5, 2006 Happy holidays everyone. The New Year is a great opportunity to evaluate your goals and take stock (no pun intended)....
David Hosts Guest Teacher Posted on December 15, 2005 David is hosting the acclaimed wood turner Malcolm Tibbetts to teach an exceptional Demo Class on Segmented Woodturning...
Bent-Laminated Stretcher Posted on December 9, 2005 Bent lamination is a technique of sawing wood into thin slices, coating them with glue and clamping them to a form to create curved pieces... Next Up, The Woodworking Show In Edison New Jersey Posted on December 9, 2005 Look for David in New Jersey the middle of December... The Woodworking Show In Arlington Texas Posted on December 9, 2005 David has made his way to Texas for The Woodworking Shows north-Texas dates... November Teaching Posted on November 11, 2005 One trip to Arizona and teaching at the shop this month...
Router Template Inlay Posted on November 11, 2005 Routers are truly the most versatile wood working tool in the shop... Gilding And Chemical Patinations Video Posted on October 18, 2005 This video has been now been published on DVD and is back in stock. Click here for purchasing details.
Making A Wooden Hand Plane Posted on October 18, 2005 Here's a short article from David on making a wooden hand plane... Hand Planes Class Posted on October 17, 2005 We're delighted to announce David will teach a new class starting in January. "Making Wooden Hand Planes and Learning How To Use Them". Please see the classes page for details.
October Teaching / Appearances Posted on September 28, 2005 David is on the road teaching again in October. Check here to see if he'll be coming near you...
Drum Table Plans Are Now Available Posted on September 12, 2005 David's Drum Table is a very popular, beautiful and unique project and we're happy to add the plans to the store. The Drum Table is from David's WoodworksEpisode 612.
Torsion Box Assembly Table Posted on September 10, 2005 Having a perfectly flat assembly table is something that I find essential for building fine furniture... Teaching At Marc Adams School Of Woodworking Posted on September 4, 2005 David will be teaching two classes at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking in September...
AWFS Appearance In Las Vegas Posted on September 4, 2005 Delta had a pretty impressive bunch of guys appearing at their booth at AWFS in Las Vegas this past July. In addition to meeting fellow woodworkers from across the United States at this mega woodworking event, David got the opportunity to meet Norm Abram and to see once again his colleague Scott Phillips. Delta had invited David, Norm, Scott and Steve this year to represent Delta for them at AWFS.
Veneered Chessboard Posted on August 15, 2005 Chessboards have always intrigued me. The game itself is centuries old and has challenged some of the brightest minds on the planet...
Shellac And Wax Finish Posted on July 31, 2005 Shellac as a finish on wood dates back to the 1600’s and its famed use as “French Polish” began in France in the early 1800’s... Appearance At AWFS Posted on July 25, 2005 David will be appearing in the Delta Booth at AWFS on Las Vegas on July 27,2005. AWFS is one of the country’s most important woodworking events of the year. The event is being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Drop by the Delta Booth and say hello to David. For more info on AWFS go to www.awfsfair.org.
Designing A Chair Posted on May 24, 2005 It has been said by many furniture makers that chairs are one of the most challenging pieces of furniture to build... Class Waiting Lists Posted on May 24, 2005 Both the Bandsawn Veneer and Bentwood Lamination classes are sold out. As cancellations happen from time to time, you can put your name on a waiting list by sending in the registration form without payment. Please mark it as a "Waiting List" registration.
Some Father's Day Gift Suggestions Posted on May 24, 2005 For Father's Day we're going to post David's holiday gift guide again...
Bandsawn Veneer Class Scheduled Posted on May 3, 2005 David is now taking reservations for a three-day Bandsawn Veneer class in his studio / workshop on September 23, 24 and 25. Check the classes section for details.
David's May Schedule Posted on May 3, 2005 May is another busy month for David... Alternative Ways To Dry Wood Turnings Posted on April 28, 2005 Anyone that has turned a block of wood into a bowl on the lathe soon realizes that it is much easier to turn green wood than dry wood...
Bentwood Lamination Class Scheduled Posted on April 6, 2005 SOLD OUT. David is now taking reservations for a three-day Bentwood Lamination class in his studio / workshop on August 12, 13 and 14. Check the classes section for details.
April Appearance Schedule Posted on March 31, 2005 David will be traveling quite a bit in April. Be sure and see if you can track him down at an event near you...
Loose Tenon Joinery Posted on March 24, 2005 I am often asked why I prefer loose tenon joinery to integral tenon joinery...
Stave Construction Posted on March 1, 2005 Coopering is an age old craft that involves making barrels from wooden staves. White oak barrels are still the method of choice that the wine industry favors for aging wine... Sculpting Blade Posted on February 22, 2005 David has a new favorite sculpting blade, and we even have some here on the site for sale... Texas Swing December 2004 Posted on January 15, 2005 David managed to slow down long enough to jot down some notes from his trip to Texas last month...
Gilding And Chemical Patination Class Posted on January 3, 2005 Happy New Year fellow woodworkers! 2005 should be a wonderful year. After spending the last several months on the road teaching throughout the United States, I am so glad to be back in my workshop/studio in Santa Rosa, California. To start off the New Year, I am offering a class on a process I have spent the last 15 years working with and exploring: gilding and chemical patination.
Bowl Turning Posted on January 2, 2005 Turning a bowl on the lathe is a fun and rewarding experience, which helps to explain why woodturning has become the fastest growing sector of woodworking in the United States in the new millennium. In this article I will explain the basic process that I like to use when teaching a bowl turning class. Sharpening Scrapers Posted on December 14, 2004 Scrapers are one of my favorite hand tools and I find them to be indispensable in the woodshop... Woodcraft Albuquerque Appearance Posted on December 7, 2004 David will be making an appearance at the Albuquerque, New Mexico Woodcraft store on Saturday, December 18. Details of the appearnce are here. Please check with the store for the time. Suggested Gift List For Woodworkers Posted on December 7, 2004 Hello fellow woodworkers and buyers of holiday gifts for them. I have received lots of emails regarding what I would put on a gift "wish list". Here are 10 items I think any woodworker would use and appreciate...
Gilded Picture Frame with Patina Finish Posted on December 7, 2004 Gilding is the practice of covering an object with gold leaf or other metals... Texas Woodcraft Events Posted on December 2, 2004 A reminder about David's Texas Woodcraft tour starting Sunday in San Antonio... Concerning Woodworks Posted on November 24, 2004 We have recently received quite a bit of e-mail about the future of my participation as host of Woodworks. To eliminate any confusion, I'd like to take a moment to make sure everybody knows what I know. I have completed 91 total Woodworks shows for DIY. Currently there are 13 new episodes showing, the 600 series and it's my understanding the last set of 13 shows I have completed, the 700 series, will begin airing in January 2005. DIY has not indicated to me in any way the show is being canceled. They simply have not, as of yet, approached me about taping any more episodes of Woodworks. I really appreciate the support I have been receiving and would encourage those so motivated to share your support for the show directly to DIY. You may email them at comments@diynet.com.
Thanks... David
Snapshots From David's Trip To The AAFW Posted on November 13, 2004 Rick Ford from the Arizona Association of Fine Woodworkers send along some snapshots from David's appearance there on May 29. Sorry for the late posting of the gallery. AAFW Photo Gallery Texas Woodcraft Events Posted on November 3, 2004 David will be teaching at most of the Texas Woodcraft stores in December. Details here...
Double Bevel Marquetry Posted on October 9, 2004 Thousands of years ago, ancient artisans devised ways to create objects decorated with exquisite inlays of wood, stone, metal, shell, ivory, and other exotic materials... SOFA / Chicago Posted on October 7, 2004 David will be attending SOFA / Chicago (International Exposition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art) on November 4, 5 & 6, 2004... Woodcraft Knoxville, TN Appearance Posted on October 7, 2004 David will be doing demos on October 30th at the Knoxville, TN Woodcraft store. Please contact the store for information on attending. Schedule and contact info is here... Season 6 Episode Guide Added Posted on October 5, 2004 We've added the Season 6 episode guide, with show names, to the Woodworks project page. It looks like DIY will add the project photo and building steps to each episode description after it airs.
Carved Oak Barstool Plan Added Posted on October 5, 2004 We've added the Carved Oak Barstool, plan #112, to the store.
New Season Reminder Posted on October 1, 2004 Don't forget the new season of Woodworks starts Saturday. Reminder from this earlier story.
The Woodworking Shows Schedule Posted on September 22, 2004 We're happy to announce David will be teaching classes at seven of The Woodworking Shows this season beginning this Friday in Syracuse New York. See the class descriptions and teaching scheudule here...
Design Posted on September 21, 2004 Out of all the subjects and diverse categories of woodworking, I believe design is the most challenging....
Coloring Wood Posted on September 7, 2004 Wood does not have one solid, uniform color to it. It is a composition of a range of colors. For example, maple ranges from a white tone to a grayish yellow tone, while cherry is a blend of brown and reddish tones. Bearing this point in mind when I color wood, I strive to maintain the clarity of all the little fine grains in the wood. I accomplish this by mostly using dyes as opposed to stains... Two New Seasons Posted on September 6, 2004 We're delighted to announce DIY will begin an expanded schedule of Woodworks shows in October, including the airing of 26 new episodes, bringing the total episode count to 91. It looks like the first episode from season six will air on October 2, then the second episode on October 7 and then weekly after that with repeats on the weekends. Check the DIY WoodWorks page for scheduling details.
Woodcraft Greensboro, NC Appearance Posted on August 21, 2004 David will be teaching a class on September 18 at the Greensboro, North Carolina Woodcraft store. Please contact the store for information on attending. Schedule and contact info is here...
California Design 2004 Posted on August 21, 2004 One of David's upcoming WoodWorks show pieces will be exhibited in the upcoming California Design 2004... Appearance At IWF In Atlanta Posted on August 19, 2004 David will be appearing in the Mini Max USA booth at the International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair (IWF) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia on August 26th thru 29th. He will be demonstrating resawing on the Mini Max bandsaw as well bentwood lamination techniques. He will have a few examples of his work there, including a finished piece of furniture from his television show Woodworks. If you are planning to attend the IWF show, please stop by the Mini Max booth (booth number 8352) to say hello.
More Classes Have Been Added Posted on August 6, 2004 New classes have been added to the classes page, including a Bentwood Lamination class in September and a Band Sawn Veneers class in October, as well as a new two-day Gilding and Chemical Patinations class in October.
Snapshots From Recent Band Sawn Veneers Class Posted on August 6, 2004 Here are few snapshots from the latest Band Sawn Veneers class. Good fun was had by all...
Jigs And Fixtures Posted on August 6, 2004 Jigs and fixtures are those indispensable and often mysterious looking wooden things adorning the walls of woodworkers’ shops.
Students Go Wild At The Wood Shed Posted on August 6, 2004 Like many visitors to David's Wood shed, Marc Spangnuolo has a great reaction to seeing the cool collection of wood inside...
Thoughts On The Bentwood Lamination Class Posted on July 28, 2004 July 16 - 18, David presented his first in-shop bentwood lamination class. See here what he had to say about it.... David's Reports On AAW Conference Posted on July 28, 2004 We we noted earlier, David attended the American Association of Woodturners in Florida just last week. Here's his report...
Metal Patinations Posted on July 28, 2004 A patina is the thin layer that develops on the outer surface of a metal after it has been exposed to the elements. Acids react with the metal, creating a variety of colors and patterns, depending upon the chemicals used and how they are introduced to the metal.
Fuming Wood Posted on June 23, 2004 Fuming wood is a technique that was widely used during the Arts & Crafts movement in the early 1900’s. David Is On The Road Posted on June 14, 2004 David is off doing some teaching, lecturing, demonstrating, learning and personal appearances till early July. Check out his busy schedule... Wood Works Project Photo Page Added Posted on June 13, 2004 We've added an photo index page for the 61 Wood Works project shows, each linked to its detail page.
Photo Index New Project Plans Added Posted on June 13, 2004 We've added plans for six projects to the Wood Works section of the site. Plans for the Chippendale Side Table, Wall Hanging Display Cabinet, Walnut and Glass Display Stand, Circular Walnut Kitchen Table, Art Deco Umbrella Stand and the Glass Top Table.
Summer Classes With David Scheduled Posted on May 26, 2004 We're delighted to announce David will begin offering classes this summer in his shop/studio in Santa Rosa, California. Read all about it here.
Quarter-Matching Veneers Posted on May 25, 2004 One of the advantages of working with veneer is the ability to match grain patterns. Appearance In Arizona May 29 Posted on May 19, 2004 David will be making a an appearance at the Arizona Association of Fine Woodworkers in Glendale Arizona on Saturday May 29. Non-members are welcome and the cost is $25.00 per person and includes lunch. Registration is required and you can find all the details on their nice site linked above.
Finishing Furniture Posted on May 18, 2004 The finish is usually the last thing that you do when building a piece of furniture, but it is the first thing that someone sees when looking at your work. New Website Posted on April 23, 2004 Prior visitors will likely notice the website has a new look. Read more about it here...
Article In Fine Woodworking Magazine Posted on April 22, 2004 The June issue of Fine Woodworking has an article written by David about his patina finish process.
Cutting Dovetails On The Bandsaw Posted on April 1, 2004 Dovetails are one of the strongest methods available for joining case goods.
Splined Miters Posted on April 1, 2004 A splined miter is a strong and attractive way to join frames together.
Bandsawn Veneers Posted on April 1, 2004 Cutting your own veneers on the bandsaw opens up a world of opportunity in woodworking.
Carving Wood Posted on April 1, 2004 Carving wood transforms a piece and takes it to another level.
Wooden Hinges Posted on April 1, 2004 Making your own hinges out of wood, in some instances, can be the perfect complement to a piece. It can be the one element, although thought of as a minor detail that has a major impact on the overall feel of the piece.
Combining Metal And Wood Posted on April 1, 2004 Designing furniture that uses a combination of metal and wood can give your work a very contemporary look.
Inlay Posted on April 1, 2004 The art of inlay can be traced back 4,000 years or more to the ancient Egyptians.
Cove Molding Posted on April 1, 2004 Cove molding is a great way to dress up a cabinet.
Dovetail Jigs Posted on April 1, 2004 Dovetails are one of the oldest and strongest joints known to woodworkers.
Frame and Panel Construction Posted on April 1, 2004 Frame and panel construction is a time honored technique that has been used in woodworking for making everything from wall paneling to doors to furniture.
Mortise And Tenon Joints Posted on April 1, 2004 The construction of furniture can be divided into two main categories; casegood and frame.
Working with Veneers Posted on April 1, 2004 Throughout history veneering was considered an art form and was generally only commissioned by the very wealthy.
Bent Lamination Posted on April 1, 2004 The ability to bend wood opens a whole new vocabulary of design expressions.
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