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  • EMW Hand Plane Build with Evan
    2024-05-05

    EMW Hand Plane Build with Evan

    A long time coming. So excited to work with my buddy, Evan. Watch as we make two East Meets West hand planes from my Projects from The Minimalist Woodworker Book.

  • STL: MTC-Not how it’s always been done
    2024-05-24

    STL: MTC-Not how it’s always been done

    Hague Haswell and Vic Tesolin of Melbourne Tool Company join Ben to discuss what it's like to start a hand tool company from scratch.

  • Making the UJK Multifunction Workbench
    2023-02-07

    Making the UJK Multifunction Workbench

    To maximize space in my new smaller shop, I had the opportunity to try out the Axminster UJK Multifunction Workbench Frame* with the HDF Valchromat Top*. The frame and top were delivered from the UK and I built the base from Ash. Overall the bench is extremely sturdy and has a ton of work holding options available. I wanted to build this bench to see if I enjoyed using it as my EDB (Every Day Bench). I've been using it to hand plane, cut joinery and other hand tool tasks, and so far it has worked well. I haven't used a vise on a bench for many years and I won't be needing one for this bench either. So far, I'm diggin' it. I'll continue with more in-depth reviews once I've logged more hours on it.

    *Products kindly gifted by Axminster Tools. I have not been paid to make this video or say nice things about the products. All opinions expressed here are my own and I only recommend products I like and use. If you clink on affiliate links, I may earn a small commission paid by the retailer, at no cost to you. This can help to support VTW in a small way.

  • Andrea Made a Birdhouse
    2024-03-19

    Andrea Made a Birdhouse

    Beginner Woodworking Project! Check out Andrea's first time in the shop as she makes a bird house with some machines, power tools, and hand tools.

  • How Vic Prepares His MTC Planes
    • 2024-03-12

    How Vic Prepares His MTC Planes

    While our tools will take shavings right out of the box, MTC North American Ambassador @VicTesolinWoodworks likes to do a few things to get them really working to their full potential. So if you recently got a new Melbourne Tool Company Bench Plane or are curious about what Vic likes to do when he gets a new MTC plane, then watch and learn!

  • MTC's first Instagram Live
    • 2024-03-12

    MTC's first Instagram Live

    I had a lot of fun hosting this! Thanks again to @NewmanSpecialsWoodwork @woodwhisperer @PatLap @FixitFingers @intheshopwithevan @rpcwoodworks @graduallywizardly @bricolagebuilt and of course @melbournetoolcompany

  • STL308: Cold weather woodworking
    • 2024-03-12

    STL308: Cold weather woodworking

    Larissa Huff joins Vic and Ben to discuss working in the cold, dovetail layout, fancy tape measures, and if spokeshaves are in fact worth it.

  • STL310: Yup, it's a woodworking podcast
    • 2024-03-12

    STL310: Yup, it's a woodworking podcast

    Join Vic as a Podcast Co-Host with the folks at Fine Woodworking Shop Talk Live