Knives Out
The key to good woodworking is to keep all cutters and knives sharp. Also key? Don’t wreck them beyond repair. I held a whole-shop machine tuneup day recently. No work, just…
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 271 — Hierarchy of Panels, or: MVP (Most Visible Panel)
A project update from the cast, leather shop projects, lasers, and a discussion of the wise use of wood. Head to the Woodsmith website for more info about the projects…
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The Splinter Report: May 8th
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 wood art, old canoes, and…
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Anchors Away
I’m a big proponent of anchoring tall furniture and cabinetry for the sake of safety, especially for children. In fact, I devoted a blog to the subject last year, and again just two…
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Eat An Elephant One Bite at a Time
Over the last few months, I’ve been digging through back issues of Popular Woodworking Magazine. As some of you may have noticed, we’re making a few subtle changes to the…
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I Went to Taiwan and Saw the Future of Woodworking
Last week I returned from a trip that involved a lot of firsts for me. First time in Asia, first time attending an international trade show, first time seeing a…
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