Wood Craft Now

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

Kreg Tools has been a leader for years in jigs related to pocket-hole joinery. Running the gamut from a small, single-h…

An expert woodworker talks about what really gets him excited. One of my first trips to see firsthand the furniture of …

Tool: FitsAll Hose Kit with Bushings Shop Now  Manufacturer: Mullet Tools MSRP: $100 I was a bit skeptical when I saw t…

Work with the grain when gluing panels, even when the grain throws you a curve. When I look at a piece of furniture, as…

Here’s a no-frills, adjustable block for making stopped cuts. Cut three pieces of 3/4″ plywood sized to fit your tables…

Three men and a broom are no match for a marsupial and his pile of lumber. There are several fundamental requirements t…

A few months ago, while visiting the Rockler store in Cincinnati, I spotted a small ruler hanging by the checkout count…

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil and John take some listener feedback and ponder the question: “Wh…

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

Injuries and fatalities caused by tipping furniture happen a lot more than you probably know. According to the Consumer…

This dust collection cart houses a vacuum and cyclonic dust separator for an efficient, clean workstation. Project #250…

Tool: Mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter Shop Now  Manufacturer: Lignomat MSRP: $125 Knowing the moisture content of you…

David Fleming, a former English teacher turned chairmaker, teaches the craft of building chairs on the edge of the Cana…

Avoid shellac drips, sags and runs by making sure your brush is properly loaded. After dipping your brush in the shella…

Make intricate patterns of silver and ebony using a Dremel. Ebony and silver—black and white—are a stunning combination…

Tool: Vampliers (Assorted Options) Shop Now  Manufacturer: Vampire Tools MSRP: Varies I think that there are certain to…

And so we arrive at the final stage of our boat project. By now, the hull has been carefully shaped, the spars have bee…

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

Can you really have an all-in-one woodshop? While I’ve never contributed to a Kickstarter campaign, I’m a big fan of th…

Building by eye to recreate a classic. Almost 15 years ago when I was writing Pleasant Hill Shaker Furniture I fell in …

We’ve pulled together some router tips that will help you move beyond the roundover and make the most of this versatile…

I frequently need an outfeed table or work support for long pieces, so I built this T-shaped assembly to use in conjunc…

Subtle use of patterns and repeating motifs please the eye. I was waiting on a phone call so I didn’t think twice when …

Layering colors is the secret to an authentic look. When a customer asked me to replicate the finish on her antique Sti…

On this week’s episode of the ShopNote’s Podcast, Logan, John, and Phil are back in the studio taking on listener quest…

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

I love working with burl and highly-figured wood when I can get it. And if the wood has some voids and interesting crac…

Masts, Booms and Yards After my students finish shaping the hull, they move on to thorough sanding—working through a pr…

Tool: Extra-Fancy Depth Gauge Shop Now  Manufacturer: Kellogg Fine Tools MSRP: $80 Sometimes, having a simple tool is b…

With a few thoughtful tune-ups, your band saw can be a precise cutting tool. Editor’s note: This article was originally…

Tool: Paste Wax Shop Now and Hard Wax Shop Now  Manufacturer: Cottrill Tool and Wood Works MSRP: $18 (paste) $10 (hard)…

Understanding the Why is just as important as the How. Hand tools are a pleasure to use — if they’re sharp. Once you ha…

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

What to do when a project fails? Turn it into something else. Some time ago I talked about a project my daughter reques…