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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...

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....

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...

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...

Here are the online extras for the August 2025 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Interested in having the magazine delivered directly to your mailbox (physical or email) six times a...

On this week’s ShopNotes Podcast, John, Phil, and Logan are back together to talk about woodworking and more! We’re going to get an old tool update, a “humble brag” from...

Make a habit of applying finish to end grain first. Why? It’s all about avoiding drip shadows.    Sounds creepy, doesn’t it? Here’s the deal: let’s say you’re finishing a...

Rob Petrie chats with Dorian Bracht, author of the book Japanese Joinery, a self-proclaimed joinery fetishist, and furniture designer from Berlin. For more information on Dorian’s book: [...]

When faced with the task of refinishing a large, heavy oak door, I wanted to complete the job as quickly as possible by being able to work on both faces...