Band Saw Circle Guide
When cutting circles on the band saw with a jig, starting the cuts tangent to the right diameter is a problem; this method simplifies it. I started with an extension...
Bleaching Wood
Subtract color to add life. There are four types of bleach that woodworkers commonly use: chlorine, two-part wood bleach, oxalic acid and peroxide. Two-part bleach changes the actual color of...
The Most Relatable Project Timeline You’ll See Today
A long time ago in a garage attached to my house, I started a project. It was December 2023, and I had decided that I needed a place to store...
ShopNotes Podcast Episode 255 — You Made Me Buy It All
With Logan out, John and Phil do all of the heavy lifting on this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast with a follow up on last week’s discussion of cordless...
The Splinter Report: December 5th
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 new tools, crafty magazine [...]
It Must Be A Sign
OSHA-approved warning and danger signs have multiplied over the years, while at the same time getting a bit more to-the-point as far as illustrating accidents and injuries. And by to-the-point...
Not Just Any Hat Will Do — Designing a Top
Let function and proportion be your guide when designing a top. Growing up, I was never one for wearing hats – that was until fresh out of high school when...
Contemporary Bookcase
Fresh, clean lines, simple, strong construction, and a design you can modify to fit any room. The credo of many great 20th century architects was “Form Follows Function.” And for this bookcase, it...
A Hard Lesson in Tool Care
My students learn two things about me very quickly: I care deeply about their education, and I care just as deeply about the tools we use while learning together. In...
Spoon Tool Sharpening
Get a razor edge on tools that are tricky to sharpen. A dull tool is a dangerous tool. A lot of people struggle with sharpening their tools, but it is...
ShopNotes Podcast Episode 254 — How Brown Was My Lumber
This week the gang discusses battery platforms, different types of screws, and more. Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here.
Treasured Wood Jewelry Box
This jewelry box is the perfect project to showcase that small piece of wood you’ve been saving to be the centerpiece of something special. By Tom Caspar and Jon Stumbras...
