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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. This week we’re looking at a unique shop class program,…
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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, a community workshop and woodworking school in Brattleboro, Vermont, which…
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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...
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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... -
The Splinter Report: February 6th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world.... -
Neander-Tools
Woodworking has been around a long time; much longer than your dad’s garage shop, Medieval times or even ancient Rome. ... -
Textured Walnut Wall Cabinet
This simple cabinet is elevated by thoughtful details. When you get right down to it, a wall cabinet is basically...
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Foredom Angle Grinder Head Review
Tool: 2″ Angle Grinder Attachment Shop Now Manufacturer: Foredom MSRP: $144.30+ Ironically, some of the most versatile tools in the... -
ShopNotes Podcast Episode 260 — I’m a Dzjuup-Dzjuup Guy
On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John take on listener questions and comments and give... -
The Splinter Report: January 30th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world.... -
Lincoln Blog
Lincoln Logs are among the most-loved toys in the world. You’d be hard put to think of a more American... -
Wooden Wonders: The Art of Navigation at Jamestown Settlement
This past August, I had the pleasure of visiting the Jamestown Settlement in Virginia. While the original 1607 archaeological site... -
How to Calculate Wood Shrinkage and Expansion
Wood movement can ruin a seemingly well-constructed project. Luckily getting ahead of the material and calculating wood shrinkage and expansion...
