Woodworking as an ethic
Sarah Watlington spotlights two organizations for their commitment to environmentalism and community.
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Bargain Screw Lube
A toilet bowl floor gasket is an excellent lubricant for screws–much better than paraffin, soap, or all of the other materials I’ve tried. It’s very soft, so all you have to do to coat a screw is to push the …
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The lessons of my first plywood cabinet commission
After a decade in woodworking, Larissa Huff finally builds a piece of fine furniture out of plywood. Here, she shares what she’s learned.
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Precision Vises, Part 2
Precision vises serve a purpose beyond their conventional use of securing workpieces on the drill press. In my workshops, these tools prove invaluable, especially when it comes to tasks like planing thin strips of wood. Read part 1 here.…
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 181 — A Bridge Too Far
On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil are braving the winter weather to answer all of your burning questions about table saw sleds and more… Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here. …
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Plane Wellness: Woodworking and Mental Health
Hobbies, like woodworking, have been shown to improve mental wellness by helping reduce negative emotions like stress, anxiety, depression, etc. They do this by giving your mind a break from whatever problems you may be facing and by grounding you R…
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