If there’s one thing to be said about woodworkers, it’s that we’re old school and prefer to pick up a book (or a magazine). With that in mind, I’m thankful…
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Book Excerpt: Make Things. From Wood. Read More »
Each and every fall, as the weather starts to cool, woodworkers pull a reverse hibernation and migrate back into the workshop. For us, that means an influx of new and…
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Welcome to Basics Week 2026 Read More »
Woodworking events, tool chests, Shopsmith controversy, and shop projects! In Episode 289 of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil Huber, Logan Wittmer, and John Doyle are back with another round of woodworking…
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 289 — Pitchin’, Y’all Read More »
Ben Strano tests out finger bandages that come on a roll.
Review: Roll Out the Bandages Read More »
With the sole of the Stanley No. 220 properly lapped and geometrically true, the tool’s foundation was solid. The next phase of the rehabilitation was to restore the cutting edge…
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Rehabilitating a Classic: Rescuing a Stanley No. 220 Block Plane (Part 2) Read More »
Woodworking directly channels veterans’ strengths, such as discipline, patience, attention to detail, and mental focus. It’s no surprise, then, that there are so many shops dedicated to helping veterans. The…
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Start With Wood, Not Words Read More »