Sanding Savings
Right up front I have to say that I’m not a cheap person. I’m really not. But I’m also the kind of person that hates to spend more than I need, even if it takes more work. That’s the case …
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The Splinter Report: June 20th
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 Italian art circa 1300, a Gibson guitar factory circa 1967, and a Makita compact blow…
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Family Roots
Family-run, from one generation to another. There’s been a changing of the guard at Grizzly Industrial. Shabir Balolia — son of company founder Shiraz Balolia — has been named president. For any other major manufacturer, this might be interesting but &…
The 7 Myths of Polyurethane
All levels of finishing are burdened with myths, but the types of finishes used by amateurs and sold in home centers and woodworking stores suffer the most. Myths about polyurethane are a good example of the problem.
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 236 — Special Interview with Dorian Bracht
Rob Petrie chats with Dorian Bracht, author of the book Japanese Joinery, a self-proclaimed joinery fetishist, and furniture designer from Berlin. For more information on Dorian’s book: click here. Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here….
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The Splinter Report: June 13th
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 a shop class survivor, a new hack from Reddit, and the latest Dewalt drill. Tool ̷…
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