Lincoln Blog
Lincoln Logs are among the most-loved toys in the world. You’d be hard put to think of a more American toy. That may change soon. My sisters and I played with Lincoln Logs when we were kids, and I’m sure …
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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 you probably think it’s made. In fact, what is most unusual about sandpaper manufacturing is how similar it is to …
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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, and talk about upcoming events. Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here. …
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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. This week we’re looking at circular saws, haunted chairs, and oboes. Tool News Quick Bites Milwaukee has new saw …
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The Aftermath
I wrote recently about fire safety and highlighted three devastating fires at large pro shops within a two-day period last week. I don’t do updates often enough, but I thought this issue deserved one, for an important reason. The cause …
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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 wrote this article back in November.) What a weekend it was—packed with seminars, demonstrations, vendors, and plenty of ……
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