Giving Back
John Spaziani beat cancer some 15 years ago and wanted a way to help other cancer patients. An article in a woodturning magazine gave him just the idea he needed….
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I Am My Own Limitations
Why I am not designing my own plans A craftsperson can intuitively build a chair, solving problems like comfort or build technique in their design. However, they then quickly become…
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 282 — Push ’em Down Again
In this week’s episode of the ShopNotes podcast, Phil, Logan, and John revisit the versatility – and occasional sketchiness – of radial arm saws before weighing the pros and cons…
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The Splinter Report: August 14th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week I went to Milwaukee Pipeline. Benefiting the casual…
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How I Got Started Restoring Hand Tools
Bringing old tools back to life is easier than you think — and incredibly satisfying. There’s something satisfying about picking up an old hand plane, chisel, or moulding plane and…
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Throw Away Your Tape Measure
Sometimes it’s best to let your project supply the answers. You’re at work on your latest masterpiece and everything seems to be going great. After days of planning, measuring and…
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