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On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil and John take some listener feedback and ponder the question: “When is it time to get rid of a tool?” Find all of the ShopNotes podcast [...]

Tool: Mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter Shop Now  Manufacturer: Lignomat MSRP: $125 Knowing the moisture content of your wood before using it is important. If your lumber has been sitting [...]

We’ve pulled together some router tips that will help you move beyond the roundover and make the most of this versatile tool.

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 [...]

Every woodworker I know uses water-borne polyurethane. Of all the ways I’ve seen to get a silk-smooth finish, abrasive, steel-wool substitute pads are by far the best. The coarseness of the pad [...]

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John and Phil have to do all of the heavy lifting with Logan out on assignment. The guys talk complaining about the heat and humidity in their shops and [...]

Need to glue metal to wood? The answer is easy — epoxy! Epoxy bonds many kinds of materials to one another, including wood, metal, fiberglass, masonry, tile, concrete, and plaster. It will not, [...]

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John discuss some listener comments, project updates, and Logan’s workbench progress. Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here. [...]

While on the job site and installing cabinets, I was preparing to scribe a face frame to fit against an irregular wall when I realized I forgot to bring my compass. I was wondering if I had time [...]

Tool: JWBS-18SFX 18 Inch Bandsaw 1.75HP 1PH 115V Shop Now  Manufacturer: JET MSRP: $2949.99 A bandsaw is a wonderful tool. It can make cuts that follow curves, cut joinery, size parts, [...]

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John talk about summer projects, Logan’s current workbench build, and some listener comments and questions. Find all of the ShopNotes [...]

For thorough mixing, a powered paddle is the way to go. Here’s an easy way to make one from a 3/8″ dowel rod. First, cut a slot in the end of the dowel. To do this, attach a fence to [...]