Apr 8, 2016 | Tools & Tips |
I unbox and assemble the SawStop Jobsite Saw. The instructions are very clear and the only tools you will need are an Allen wrench an adjustable wrench and a Phillips head screwdriver. My first impression of the saw is that it has a nice solid quality feel to it. The...
Mar 30, 2016 | Tools & Tips |
Here are my tips on using a caulk gun and how to properly caulk.
Mar 22, 2016 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking Projects |
I answer some questions in this video about the simple Scaffold system I built using 2 x 4’s for the sunroom renovation project and also talk about when I use water based polyurethane in woodworking projects....
Mar 18, 2016 | Tools & Tips |
Learn how to change sandpaper on a double barrel drum sander and install two different grit papers. My drum sander is a 5 HP model by Performax which is now part of SuperMax and it’s been very reliable over the years. Also, I discuss some upcoming projects in...
Mar 9, 2016 | art giveaway, Giveaway Winners, In The Studio, Tools & Tips, Uncategorized |
We announce the winner of the kid’s art framing system contest and announce this weeks giveaway which includes a roll of Gorilla Tape, a Jon Peters original “Barn” print, a nice assortment of exotic scrap wood including Zebrawood and Purple Heart,...
Mar 2, 2016 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects |
I answer some of your questions on the TV Lift Cabinet Part 2 video on building the Sapele top and finishing the cabinet. Learn about the paint and finish used. Also, a quick discussion of the lighting I use in the barn to shoot...
Feb 22, 2016 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects |
Learn how to make molding for the TV lift cabinet using a router and also a review of the design plans and answers to your questions on the...
Feb 2, 2016 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Finding quality plywood has become really tough. Here’s my experience when looking for 3/4″ birch plywood for the TV Lift Cabinet project I’m building. Chinese made plywood is terrible quality so I recommend you don’t buy it. Here’s a...
Jan 22, 2016 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects |
Here’s a look at my table saw molding head cutters that I’ve had for a long time and use to make different kinds of molding. Learn how to make bead molding on the table saw by first using the molding head cutter and then ripping the molding to width with...
Jan 8, 2016 | Design Plans, Special Projects, Tools & Tips, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects |
Here’s the video and design plans to make a wood frame to house an exercise mirror and chalkboard. The mirror and chalkboard unit will go into the exercise room I’m building for my kids and you’ll see the tools and tips needed to do this project...
Dec 19, 2015 | Special Projects, Tools & Tips |
Here are some great gift ideas for the Do It Yourselfer in you life. Check out the video and also the...
Oct 20, 2015 | Home & Garden, Tools & Tips |
Learn how to fix a broken wooden shovel handle on the machete shovel or “Zombie Killer” we sharpened and use to clear brush in the yard. Gorilla Glue and Gorilla Tape really provide a strong bond and made for a great fix. Check out Gorilla Glue to find...
Oct 17, 2015 | Design Plans, Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Here’s the first part of the sofa table bookcase project I’m designing and building for a client. I use my Drum Sander and Joiner to mill and join two beautifully grained Sapele Wood boards to make the top of the bookcase...
Oct 14, 2015 | Tools & Tips |
Learn about the different angle grinders I use in my shop and art projects. They are great to have and serve a lot of different purposes for wood and metal projects and for polishing. Here are the etched plexiglass paintings mentioned in the video that the buffer is...
Oct 12, 2015 | Tools & Tips |
Here’s a quick fix on a bike seat using Gorilla...
Oct 10, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Uncategorized |
Learn to sharpen and balance lawn mover blades with these simple tips and tools. Gassing Up & Getting Ready for Fall Cleanup Every year I set the height of my mower blades to its lowest setting that makes leaf cleanup much easier. Another tip: When it comes to...
Oct 2, 2015 | Framing, Tools & Tips |
Learn how to make simple picture frames and how to hang them on a French cleat system using the Leica Lino L2 laser level. Here’s more info on the level and how to use it: Leica Lino L2 Laser Level – Product Page Leica Lino Blog: Picking the right...
Oct 1, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Here’s a follow up video to the outdoor cabinet/bar project with answers to some viewer questions and a look at how the cabinet comes together….also, a conversation about negative comments and why paint over purple heart....
Sep 25, 2015 | Design Plans, Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Here a video showing the tools, tips and design plans to build this small outdoor storage cabinet and bar. Plus, there’s a link to my online art gallery if interested in purchasing any of my artwork. Here are the design plans and cut list: Some additional...
Aug 18, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Jon demos the Cadex 23 Guage Pin Nailer in this video and uses it to make a frame for a painting. The Cadex nail gun has a ton of power and some really nice safety features with a design that works great in tight spaces for smaller trim work and framing project....
Jul 31, 2015 | Design Plans, Special Projects, Tools & Tips |
Learn how to build and install an outdoor pull up bar using some basic materials and poured concrete. Here’s a how-to video and the materials list is attached below that so you can build your own. ...
Jul 2, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Uncategorized, Woodworking |
Here’s a video Q&A on the zebrawood veneer refinishing project of a great Mid-Century Modern table. Thanks for all the comments on the last video about the refurbishing process..,you can see a link to that in this video…and yes, the veneer on the...
Jun 26, 2015 | Home & Garden, Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Learn how to strip, prep and refinish this mid-century modern table and then apply zebrawood veneer to make to finish the makeover. The zebrawood looks great and the refurbished piece is a great addition to my...
Jun 25, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Uncategorized, Woodworking |
Here are a few things to look for when buying used furniture to make sure you have a solid piece. The mid-century modern cabinet shown in this video will be refinished in the next video coming out later this...
Jun 20, 2015 | Special Projects, Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Learn how to build a really simple system to help keep your iPhone steady when shooting video. This can be adapted for other phones and the tripod and microphone attachment work great for a really nice audio/video...
Jun 19, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Oakwood Veneer sent me a nice package of their wood products and I unbox them in this video and share some ideas on using veneer…and talk about some mistakes I made in the past. I’ll be making a few projects with veneer in the next few months, including a...
Jun 16, 2015 | Tools & Tips |
Here’s a quick recap video of the wrought iron chair restoration project and making and finishing the seats using Sapele wood. They turned out really nice and you can also check out the longer how-to video with the project tools and tips. Refinish and make new...
Jun 16, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Uncategorized |
Learn how to make a wooden form to cast a concrete base for a metal sculpture. You’ll see the tools and tips needed for this project and how to make sure the base is level. Also, check out the link to another video that talks a little bit about the metal...
Jun 10, 2015 | In The Studio, small painting, Special Projects, Tools & Tips |
Here’s a quick tip on using contact cement to mount a painting in a float frame.
Jun 5, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Jun 1, 2015 | Home & Garden, Special Projects, Tools & Tips |
Remove the skin from and oil based paint with an artist’s palette knife. The skin on this can of paint was really thick but it’s good to go once...
May 29, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
May 21, 2015 | Tools & Tips |
Here’s a helpful video tip on how to trim edge banding so it comes out nice and clean. Also, take a look at the end of the video for the instrument Jon made for his son who’s playing a lot of guitar and percussion with his friends….looks like a...
May 14, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
May 2, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Here’s a video showing the build for the outdoor storage table for the welder. I plan on doing getting back into welding and metalwork projects this year and this table holds all of the welding equipment plus there’s plenty of room for shelves and...
Mar 24, 2015 | Home & Garden, Tools & Tips |
Here’s a quick video and some pictures showing how to sharpen a spade to create a machete shovel for making quick work of brush in the yard. JON PETERS ART & HOME – helpful links: Facebook Youtube Instagram Ebay...
Mar 4, 2015 | Home & Garden, Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Here’s a link to the first video and design plans:...
Mar 3, 2015 | Framing, Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Feb 10, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Feb 3, 2015 | Artist Notebook, Framing, Home & Garden, In The Studio, Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Jan 14, 2015 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Here are some answers to subscriber questions that came up from last Friday’s video on organizational questions in the workshop. Here’s a link to that video if you missed it and please keep the great questions...
Dec 14, 2014 | Home & Garden, Special Projects, Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Here’s a video review of a great new tool that Leica recently sent me….it’s the Leica Lino L2 self-leveling laser alignment tool. This is a real time saving tool with many practical uses for both the do-it-yourselfer and professional contractors....
Dec 3, 2014 | Home & Garden, Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Nov 26, 2014 | Home & Garden, Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Nov 18, 2014 | In The Studio, Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Nov 12, 2014 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Sep 23, 2014 | Tools & Tips |
Aug 20, 2014 | Tools & Tips |
Aug 12, 2014 | Tools & Tips, Woodworking |
Check out this video on making the best wood fill I know of. Gather fine sawdust from your shop or recent woodworking project and store it in a clean container until ready to mix up a batch of wood fill. Mix with expoxy (either 5 minute or West System expoxy) on the...
Aug 6, 2014 | Tools & Tips |
I use the Razor Knife just about every day in the shop and is one of the few tools I carry on my belt for easy access. This one is from Lowe’s and is a great design with easy removal of the blade when dull, one hand folding for safety when not using and magnetic...
