Ceasefire?
It looks like the SawStop battle is over, at least for now. It was only a year ago when it seemed a certainty that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission was about to implement standards and [...]
ShopNotes Podcast Episode 244 — Remember You Did Those Wrong?
It’s time for another episode of the ShopNotes Podcast with host Phil Huber and the usual cast of suspects, Logan and John talking about when drawers go wrong, shop upgrades, metalworking in a [...]
The Splinter Report: September 12th
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 hand plane shavings, the [...]
He Was Made for Lovin’ This
Rock star Paul Stanley had a string of hits as co-founder and lead singer of the classic rock band KISS, but it was a custom furniture maker that made a hit with him. While looking for a [...]
ShopNotes Podcast Episode 243 — Precision Shimming
On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, host, Phil Huber, along with Logan and John discuss all things woodworking. Plus, Logan has come to the end of the saga of the “stolen” jointer [...]
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, [...]
