Blown Away
Last spring, I talked about a new tool I’d never seen before, a handheld blower, about the size of a small travel-size hairdryer. I was intrigued so I bought one. Light, pocketable and surprisingly powerful, the little guy puts …
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 251 — A 250 Degree Fire
This week, Phil, John, and Logan closer to episode 500 than episode 1 with some great listener mail – including a heartfelt story about 25 years with Woodsmith. The guys talk about friendly woodworking rivalries, Logan’s rooftop chimney adventure…
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Easy Inlays
I’ve mentioned before how bad I am at hand-cutting dovetails, but there’s something else I’m terrible at: almost any kind of inlay. I say “almost” because I’ve done a lot of basic inlays that are simply straight pieces of wood …
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ShopNotes Podcast E250: Big Pile of Prepared Whatever
The ShopNotes Podcast celebrates its 250th episode! Phil, Logan, and John mark the milestone with listener questions, shop talk, and a few favorite memories. The crew dives into how woodworking tools are evolving- balancing simplicity with high-tech in…
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Splinter Report October 31st
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing spooky things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at a zombified tool company, a finger-slasher, and a creepy workshop makeover. Too…
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A New Twist
I love stumbling upon a new tool I didn’t know existed, and it’s been several months since the last time I did. Typically, I spot these on the Internet and a good bit of the time it’s from a …
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