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On this week’s episode of the ShopNote’s Podcast, it’s Phil, John and Logan, talking about listener comments and questions, plus woodworking stockpiles and decluttering. Thank [...]

Advancements in computer technology have finally resulted in all-knowing AI programs. Thanks to this brave new world, we’re finally able to ask the hard-hitting questions woodworking [...]

Upgrade your shop lighting to help you see what you are working on and to make your shop more inviting. Did you know that at age 60, you need approximately 3x the amount of light to see as you [...]

Learn how to choose and use these versatile shaping tools. As a Windsor chairmaker and spokeshave maker, I use a spokeshave more than any other tool. I have three: two straight shaves (large and [...]

Any push stick adds a measure of safety, but I prefer using one that straddles the saw’s fence. It lifts right off when I’m done. A saddle-style push stick has two clear advantages. First, [...]

This project brings together a diverse set of skills including epoxy work, bent lamination, metalworking, turning, and riveting. Project #2316 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 4 Days • Cost: [...]

This solvent is unique. Lacquer thinner is the thinner used for all types of lacquer (not water-based finishes, which are sometimes misrepresented as “lacquer”). These include the most common [...]

The ShopNotes Podcast with Logan, Phil, and John is back from hiatus and the guys are talking about saw tills, shop and tool cleaning agents, and so much more… Special thanks to our show [...]

Who knew that in today’s day and age, a piece of mail could send me over the moon. Well, that’s what happened in early October when the invoice for the cutter head for my Towsley jointer arrived. [...]

Read part 1 After allowing the glue to set, I carefully removed the clamped molding from the guitar maker’s vise. At this point, I removed excess wood from the glued-up block using a bandsaw to [...]

Oneida Air Systems yesterday released the wall-mounted Dust Cobra, a patented hybrid dust collector system that boasts full-unit HEPA certification. The Dust Cobra is designed to outperform [...]

Two bits of wood and a jigsaw are what you need to make this magazine rack that converts to a bookstand. Because you’re holding this magazine (Editor’s note: please pretend you are reading [...]