The Splinter Report: September 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 painful lessons, the latest [...]
I’ve Seen The Future
I admit I haven’t followed the competition for a couple years, but after reading a recent article in Woodshop News on the 2025 Fresh Wood winners from this year’s AWFS Fair in Las Vegas, I wasted [...]
Do the Good
Sitting here writing this in July of 2025, I think it’s safe to say that the world is in an interesting state. There are plenty of issues at hand that may or may not affect you. So, is it just …
The Splinter Report: August 29th
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 table saw safety, a crossword [...]
Familiar Company, New Offerings
Kreg Tools has been a leader for years in jigs related to pocket-hole joinery. Running the gamut from a small, single-hole clamp-on drill guide to elaborate bench-based and stationary systems, [...]
ShopNotes Podcast Episode 242 — Remarkably Complete
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 [...]
The Splinter Report: August 22nd
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 a tartan table, [...]
No Tipping
Injuries and fatalities caused by tipping furniture happen a lot more than you probably know. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), about 17,800 injuries are caused [...]
The Splinter Report: August 15th
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 something new from Kreg, belt [...]
All-in-One
Can you really have an all-in-one woodshop? While I’ve never contributed to a Kickstarter campaign, I’m a big fan of the site. It’s amazing how many woodworking tools pop up, and I love seeing [...]
ShopNotes Podcast Episode 241 — Not Necessarily An Accurate Statement
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 [...]
The Splinter Report: August 8th
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 a massive slab, the month of [...]
