Arts & Crafts Oak Finish
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 grabbed my yellow dye [...]
ShopNotes Podcast Episode 241 — Not Necessarily An Accurate Statement
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 workbench [...]
The Splinter Report: August 8th
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 of [...]
The Thrill of The Fill
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 accents, that’s [...]
Building a Wooden Boat With Kids: Part 4
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 grit. Part [...]
Kellogg Depth Gauge Review
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. [...]
Precision on the Band Saw
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. [...]
Cottrill Paste & Hard Wax Review
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 it on tools in your shop [...]
16 Sharpening Tips for Woodworkers
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, you’ll begin to realize why some [...]
The Splinter Report: August 1st
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 [...]
