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The Splinter Report: February 20th
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 skateboards, an impossible track saw…
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Taking The Right Angle
I sometimes think I live under a rock when finding a new tool, only to learn it’s not new at all. I’ve written about this several times here, most recently last…
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Classic Interview: Wendell Castle & The Art of Furniture
In this interview from 2012, Wendell Castle revels in the techniques that launched his career. It is a cool June... -
Jet Smart Drill Press Review
Tool: 20 in. Smart Drill Press JDP-20S Shop Now Manufacturer: JET Tools MSRP: $2399.99 At first glance, a drill press... -
Restoring An Old Plane
An antique dealer’s secret formula for turning gunk into glow. I’ll bet you’ve got an old, tarnished plane sitting somewhere...
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Magnetic Clamping Pads
C-clamps can make nasty dents that are tough to sand out. Pads or block will prevent this, but they’re often... -
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... -
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... -
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...
