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Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking…

This handy little tool is like an air compressor in your pocket. I love finding new tools, or even tools that have been…

ThermalWood Canada is offering specialty material to woodworkers all over the world, including an ebony alternative. On…

Not too big, not too small. This chest is a handy size for a basic set of tools. Editor’s note: This article originally…

Tool:Drill Press Protractor Shop Now  Manufacturer: Woodpeckers MSRP: $69.99 Over the last several years, I’ve started …

This joint adds strength and beauty to any corner. And it’s easier to cut than you might suspect. I first saw this join…

Tool: Veritas Hacking Knife Shop Now  Manufacturer: Lee Valley MSRP: $95.00 Of all the tools in my shop, I probably use…

Another guard style that’s especially popular with students is the faceted guard. This design is easy to lay out using …

Do the clothes really make the man? Try taking a tip from turners and dress up for dust. Wear a jumpsuit and a face shi…

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking…

It’s pointless to complain how “they don’t make ’em like they used to.” I’ve pointed out that that’s not always true: T…

We’re interviewing makers from across the country. Today we’re featuring Mehedi van Hattum, a woodworker from New Mexic…

These furniture maker’s symbols are an international language. They have been used for generations because they’re ea…

This fence is designed to be used at a drill press or router table, and features built-in dust collection for keeping y…

Tool: Versa-Fence Face Upgrade Shop Now  Manufacturer: Woodpeckers MSRP: $169.99 I think it’s a safe bet that the table…

I have a couple tools from which I frequently remove the dust collector hoses. I got tired of getting out my screwdrive…

Several years ago, when I stepped into the role of Editor-in-Chief at Popular Woodworking, I was immediately met with a…

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, Phil, and John, are talking about modifying tools, listener com…

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking…

Take the money and run. At least, until you’re caught. Every professional woodshop has heard horror stories about subpa…

This winged box is turned fast, and the end result will leave people asking how you did that. Project #2504 • Skill Lev…

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It pains me to admit this, but I am a lousy woodworking dad. My oldest son (age 10) occasionally asks me to help him bu…

This week on the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, John, and Phil take on listener comments, talk about roadside tool purchases…

Last time, I talked about potential shapes for the handle and pommel. In this entry, we’ll shape the blade and introduc…

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John break it all down… listener comments, maximum-strength …

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking…

All living things evolve, and so do woodshops. No matter where I’ve lived, I’ve changed my shop around — relocating cab…

Professional-sized ladder golf sets are larger and more robust than the chintzy ones you usually find in yard game kits…

Tool: OSHA-Compliant Dust Extractor Shop Now  Manufacturer: Hercules MSRP: $349.99 I continue to be impressed with the …

Portable router tables are a great way to save space in your shop. We’re taking a look at the different options availab…

After my student finished forming the cross-lap joints (see part 1), I asked what kind of hilt they envisioned for thei…

In order to keep my bench clear for working, yet have the tools I need close at hand, I came up with this stowable moun…

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking…

What could you do with see-through wood? Transparent wood isn’t a new thing. A German botanist developed a basic way to…

By combining paint, metal leaf, and some chemical reactions, you can create interesting effects on a variety of surface…

This handsome hanging storage unit is a snap to build with screwed butt joints. Source from Popular Woodworking http…