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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 shop come from very specialized corners of woodworking. Take my…
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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 a breakdown of this year’s Denmark/Sweden Woodworking Tour. Find all…
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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...
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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... -
Hearth Stool
This stool is a simple little seat that combines traditional chair building techniques and good woodworking. When it comes to... -
How Sandpaper Is Made
We visit a manufacturing facility to get the nitty-gritty on making abrasives. In all likelihood sandpaper isn’t made the way... -
Veritas Low-Angle Jack Plane Review
Tool: Veritas Low-Angle Jack Plane Shop Now Manufacturer: Veritas MSRP: $299 In the world of hand tool enthusiasts, there’s a... -
The Power of Frame and Panel Joinery
Master these skills and you can build anything. From chests to cupboards to cradles, frame and panel joinery opens a... -
ShopNotes Podcast Episode 259 — Kids These Days
On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil address listener questions and comments, discuss winter woodworking,...
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The Splinter Report: January 23rd
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world.... -
The Aftermath
I wrote recently about fire safety and highlighted three devastating fires at large pro shops within a two-day period last... -
How to Keep Your Tabletops Flat
Battens: Just one proven method to keep you on a level playing field. The best way to keep a tabletop... -
Ultra-Shear Ultimate Stack Dado 2.0 Review
Tool: Ultra-Shear Ultimate Stack Dado 2.0 Shop Now Manufacturer: Woodpeckers MSRP: $397.57 Over the past few years, Woodpeckers’ Ultra-Shear line... -
Table Saw MegaSled
Make accurate and safe crosscuts with ease – and set the stage for clever accessories Most power-tool woodworkers have at... -
The Rear View Mirror
It’s hard to believe that Woodworking in America 2025 is already a month in the rearview mirror. (Editor’s note: Logan...
