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Layering colors is the secret to an authentic look. When a customer asked me to replicate the finish on her antique Stickley sideboard for the pieces she had commissioned, I...

On this week’s episode of the ShopNote’s Podcast, Logan, John, and Phil are back in the studio taking on listener questions and comments, and discussing updates on Logan’s travels and...

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at a massive slab, the month...

I love working with burl and highly-figured wood when I can get it. And if the wood has some voids and interesting cracks that can be filled with epoxy for some interesting...

Masts, Booms and Yards After my students finish shaping the hull, they move on to thorough sanding—working through a progression of sandpapers until they reach a smooth finish with 220...

Tool: Extra-Fancy Depth Gauge Shop Now  Manufacturer: Kellogg Fine Tools MSRP: $80 Sometimes, having a simple tool is best. That doesn’t mean that your simple tool can’t be fancy, however....

With a few thoughtful tune-ups, your band saw can be a precise cutting tool. Editor’s note: This article was originally published in the April 2008 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine....

Tool: Paste Wax Shop Now and Hard Wax Shop Now  Manufacturer: Cottrill Tool and Wood Works MSRP: $18 (paste) $10 (hard) Paste wax is a wonderful thing. You can use...

Understanding the Why is just as important as the How. Hand tools are a pleasure to use — if they’re sharp. Once you have a sharp tool in your hands,...

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at a wooden lightsaber handle, a...

What to do when a project fails? Turn it into something else. Some time ago I talked about a project my daughter requested, repairing a cherry dining chair that had split and...