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The Splinter Report: August 14th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve…
Go, Go, Gadget
Imagine my surprise when an ad popped up online touting a workshop gadget identical to,…
From the Archives: The Tools and Techniques to Rive Wood
In this article from 1978, Drew Langsner demonstrates how to cleave wood to follow its…
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Woodworking is full of specialties. There’s carving, scroll saw work, marquetry, chairmaking, turning, and countless…


