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Carbon Method BenchNuts Review
Tool: BenchNuts Shop Now Manufacturer: Carbon Method MSRP: $24.99 I’m a huge fan of bench stand-offs. I use them constantly—for sanding, routing, finishing, and just about any task that requires…
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Scandinavian Grind Skew Chisel
This tool is a carver’s dream, but it had to be saved from history first. There is an unfortunate reality that many woodworking techniques and tools have been lost to…
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 262: I Don’t Hear Wood Getting Cut
On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John discuss listener questions and comments and talk about their... -
The Splinter Report: February 13th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world.... -
Perfect Pairing
There are lots of ways to observe Valentine’s Day, but “couples woodworking” never occurred to me. It did, however, occur at HatchSpace,...
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Flash Sale: Grab the Pattern Maker’s Vise Before It’s Sold Out!
If you’ve followed my posts for a while, you know I am a huge advocate for the Pattern Maker’s Vise... -
Gimbal Jig
How to use a plunge router to scoop out a curved seat. OK, How do you make a concave seat?... -
Planning for Success
It always stirs up an uproar when we post a question online about the usefulness of the project cut lists... -
Online Extras April 2026 #288
Here are the online extras for the April 2026 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Interested in having the magazine delivered... -
Beyond the Big-Box Catalog: The Hunt for Quality Box Locks
When you pour dozens of hours into a specialized woodworking project, the last thing you want to do is compromise... -
ShopNotes Podcast Episode 261 — Is It Wrong?
The team discusses the concept of design and adaptation in woodworking projects, both in the shop and in furnituremaking. Head...
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The Splinter Report: February 6th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world.... -
Neander-Tools
Woodworking has been around a long time; much longer than your dad’s garage shop, Medieval times or even ancient Rome. ... -
Textured Walnut Wall Cabinet
This simple cabinet is elevated by thoughtful details. When you get right down to it, a wall cabinet is basically... -
Foredom Angle Grinder Head Review
Tool: 2″ Angle Grinder Attachment Shop Now Manufacturer: Foredom MSRP: $144.30+ Ironically, some of the most versatile tools in the... -
ShopNotes Podcast Episode 260 — I’m a Dzjuup-Dzjuup Guy
On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John take on listener questions and comments and give... -
The Splinter Report: January 30th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world....
