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Behavior Leads Knowledge
What we do means more than what we know When I was 15 years old, I met a millwork shop owner named Lee. I would buy lumber from him for…
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Golf Tee Finishing Stands
When I’m finishing a project, I support it on small stands. They raise the project off the bench so I can get at its lower edges. I’ve seen stands like…
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Setting Up Your Drill Press for Clean and Accurate Boring
A drill press is a precision tool, but your accuracy will only be as good as your setup. Learn how... -
AI in the Shop: A Reality Check on the Digital Apprentice (Part 1)
Can a woodworker—whether a hobbyist or a professional—confidently use AI as a tool for design and construction? Most of us... -
The Splinter Report: March 6th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world....
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The Trunk That Taught Me
One of my oldest projects is a large trunk that’s survived half a dozen moves since I made it over... -
Finishing the 5 Types of Woods
Organize all the woods into categories to determine the best finishing strategy. Woodworkers choose among dozens of wood species... -
Double-Duty Lathe Cabinet
Onboard Storage for Tools, Accessories, and 150 Pounds of Ballast After several years of making lots of shavings and dust... -
Blue Spruce Toolworks Inspection Square
Tool: Inspection Square Shop Now Manufacturer: Blue Spruce Toolworks MSRP: $169.99 Keeping your parts flat, square, and true is essential... -
Handheld Featherboard
This unusual push stick provides fingertip control without risking your fingertips. Its V-notch end wraps around the board’s edge to... -
Women in the Trades and the Shift Toward Purpose‑Built Workwear
The growing number of women working in construction and the skilled trades is prompting a meaningful shift in how jobsite...
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 264 — Pretty, Hanging on a Wall
In this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Phil, and Logan dive deep into listener questions and comments with... -
The Splinter Report: February 27th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world.... -
Defeathered
I’m a big believer in featherboards and have several. Some are shop-made, but most are commercial accessories. Mine are all... -
Give Your Sandpaper a Second Life: The Simple Brass Brush Trick
We’ve all been there: you’re halfway through a sanding session, and your sandpaper—whether it’s a fresh disc on your orbital... -
Drill Station
This simple storage solution stashes your drills and drivers, charges their batteries, and organizes your drill accessories. When I first... -
Cable-Tie Cord Management
My power tool cords were always in a tangle, so I finally did something about it. All it took was a couple...
