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If Woodworking Feels Hard, Something’s Wrong
If the tools begin to resist, then it’s time to do some maintenance and sharpening.
Gel Varnish
The (almost) perfect compromise. Most woodworkers do their finishing with one of two wipe-on/wipe-off finishes:…
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Slowly removing the barriers to start building. Post and rung chairs can seem intimidating to…
Mortises by Router 3 Ways
Machined mortises are quick to cut and accurate. My old friend from college is a…
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Here are the online extras for the August 2026 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Interested…
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A lunchtime woodworking break yields more than a nice saw handle. In 2013, I took…
The Splinter Report: May 29th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve…
Old Growth, Modern Treasure
At St. Albans Cathedral, the old Norman construction is incredible, but the woodworking is out…
STL367: Mike Didn’t Get the Memo
Mike and accidental twins Vic and Ben discuss woodworking techniques they won’t show, thinking about…
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If Woodworking Feels Hard, Something’s Wrong
If the tools begin to resist, then it’s time to do some maintenance and sharpening.
Gel Varnish
The (almost) perfect compromise. Most woodworkers do their finishing with one of two wipe-on/wipe-off finishes:…
Post and Rung Chairs
Slowly removing the barriers to start building. Post and rung chairs can seem intimidating to…
Mortises by Router 3 Ways
Machined mortises are quick to cut and accurate. My old friend from college is a…
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