Hands-on Heroes
The best way to get kids interested in woodworking? Help them build something. Ask a kid what they want to do when they grow up and you’ll get a hundred answers. Chances are good that “woodworker” isn’t one of them. …
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Ola Carmonius
Malmö, Sweden This is Ola’s third iteration of a table-saw jig for tenons, double tenons, bridle joints, and box joints. The unique thing about it is the ballscrew-controlled carriage to…
Woodworking Workwear: The Best Footwear for Woodworking
Where the rubber meets the road: What shoes should you be wearing in the workshop? A good argument could be made that shoes are the most important part of your workwear ensemble. A good piece of footwear will not only …
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 215 — Lip Sweat That You Didn’t Know Was Possible
On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil and Logan, discuss what’s going on at Woodsmith, ShopNotes, and PopWood, as well as take some listener questions. Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here. …
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Vertical Art-Deco-Inspired Boxes: Part 2
Crafting the tops and bottoms of the boxes. Check out part 1 of this story. After milling and beveling (mitering) the long edges of the boxes’ sides, I turned my attention to the tops and bases. I crafted these …
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Deadbolt Bench Stop
For a quick and simple bench stop, I mounted a sliding bolt taken from an old door to the end of my workbench. In the locked position, the bolt stays put, and in the unlocked position it’s completely out of …
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