Wood Craft Now

After our last family birthday party I spent an hour scraping big globs of candle wax from several tables and our wood …

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

Can you both like and dislike a well-done project at the same time? There are as many woodworking tastes as there are w…

Crouching to operate my compressor’s drain valve was no big deal until my football-ravaged knees started acting up. To …

Inspired by the agricultural tools of rural England, this massive oak table is awash in hand-worked details. By Don We…

There are a handful of tools I like to keep on me at all times—most of which live in my shop apron. Since I split my ti…

This shaping powerhouse has fallen out of favor of router tables, but in some instances, it may be the better tool in y…

I got tired of jury-rigging extra light for finishing, so I built this light stand from a 4‘ length of 2“ x 2“ and 1/4“…

A router can be one of the most versatile tools in your shop. We've brought together a few of our favorite tips and…

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

It looks like the SawStop battle is over, at least for now. It was only a year ago when it seemed a certainty that the …

I hated the black hole that appeared when I installed corner bifold doors in my kitchen cabinets. To get rid of this an…

With $120 in lumber and two days, you can build this sturdy stowaway bench. Many knockdown workbenches suffer from unfo…

My workbench is beautiful and I want to keep it that way, so I cover the top with builder’s paper whenever I’m gluing o…

My friend, Daniella Ohad, recently returned from a tour of craftspeople’s shops in Japan. She wrote a whole series on h…

Tool: Compass ST-1500 Sliding Table Shop Now  Manufacturer: Harvey Woodworking MSRP: $1579 There are some tools that, o…

It’s time for another episode of the ShopNotes Podcast with host Phil Huber and the usual cast of suspects, Logan and J…

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

Rock star Paul Stanley had a string of hits as co-founder and lead singer of the classic rock band KISS, but it was a c…

Six great ideas for space-challenged woodworkers to get more out of their small shops. Source from Popular Woodworki…

My small air compressor cycled so often during use that the noise almost drove me crazy. As much as I hated to spend mo…

The late Thomas Moser popularized Shaker design. This side table is my ode to him and his contributions to the woodwork…

Finishing figured wood is an intimidating thing.  You have a special material and you want to apply a finish that is go…

Countersink first, drill the pilot hole second. That may sound backward, but it’s the easiest way to ensure a perfect c…

Three weeks ago, I decided to check the small shop vac I had hooked up to my Delta bandsaw. To my surprise, it was pack…

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, host, Phil Huber, along with Logan and John discuss all things woodwor…

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

I admit I haven’t followed the competition for a couple years, but after reading a recent article in Woodshop News on t…

Tool: MortiseMate Loose Tenon Jig Shop Now  Manufacturer: Kreg Tool MSRP: $299.99 Kreg Tool, known for their innovation…

When working with green wood, it’s essential to prep it correctly in order to prevent cracking or splitting. Especially…

Sitting here writing this in July of 2025, I think it’s safe to say that the world is in an interesting state. There ar…

Six common situations where specialty glues serve you well. It goes without saying that most of our projects would be n…

Tool: Micro Squares Shop Now  Manufacturer: Blue Spruce Toolworks MSRP: $64.99-$109.99 Having one or two really nice sq…