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

Lincoln Logs are among the most-loved toys in the world. You’d be hard put to think of a more American toy. That may ch…

This past August, I had the pleasure of visiting the Jamestown Settlement in Virginia. While the original 1607 archaeol…

Wood movement can ruin a seemingly well-constructed project. Luckily getting ahead of the material and calculating wood…

This stool is a simple little seat that combines traditional chair building techniques and good woodworking. When it co…

We visit a manufacturing facility to get the nitty-gritty on making abrasives. In all likelihood sandpaper isn’t made t…

Tool: Veritas Low-Angle Jack Plane Shop Now Manufacturer: Veritas MSRP: $299 In the world of hand tool enthusiasts, the…

Master these skills and you can build anything. From chests to cupboards to cradles, frame and panel joinery opens a wh…

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil address listener questions and comments, discuss…

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

I wrote recently about fire safety and highlighted three devastating fires at large pro shops within a two-day period l…

Battens: Just one proven method to keep you on a level playing field. The best way to keep a tabletop flat is to make i…

Tool: Ultra-Shear Ultimate Stack Dado 2.0 Shop Now Manufacturer: Woodpeckers MSRP: $397.57 Over the past few years, Woo…

It’s hard to believe that Woodworking in America 2025 is already a month in the rearview mirror. (Editor’s note: Logan …

Most furniture fractures can simply be glued back together. But some breaks are messy, leaving splintery fractures that…

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil, answer listener questions and comments, and tal…

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

It’s that time of year again when reports of home fires pop up on the local news seemingly once or twice a week. Woodsh…

Wood inlay is one of the most striking techniques in woodworking, combining precision craftsmanship with visual contras…

Standing in front of Kay Yeomans’s longcase clock, it is easy to see that there is no single “correct” answer. What loo…

Tool: Dual SE 20W Fiber + 20W Diode Desktop Laser Engraver Shop Now  Manufacturer: EM-Smart MSRP: $2999+ Today’s woodwo…

Stickley’s #210 settee embodies Arts & Crafts simplicity, honesty, and craft in one iconic design. A hundred years …

Hanging a wall cabinet is usually a two-person job—one to hold the cabinet level and one to screw it to the wall. I’m n…

On the week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, John, and Logan start the new year off by catching up on listener…

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

There’s at least one thing everybody agrees on: Giant furniture is way cool. No matter where you go, you’re never far f…

This box is a great way to practice dovetails and some hand tool skills. I love boxes. They’re quick to make. They’re u…

My pneumatic nailer makes quick work of assembling cabinets, but if a nail blows out the side, it can be a real mess. T…

When building his version of Steven Bunn’s Shaker Workbench, Logan decided to turn his own knobs instead of ordering th…

| Videos Double Bevel Marquetry By: David Marks It’s difficult to describe the excitement I feel when I start a new dou…

If part one focused on the cabinet as an archaeological object—revealing construction shortcuts, repairs, and surprises…

Tool: 15″ Benchtop Planer with HCX Helical Cutterhead 10055 Shop Now  Manufacturer: Oliver Machinery MSRP: $1869.99 For…

A lot of folks use a stone to put the final edge on a scraper before turning its hook, but I prefer to use a diamond pa…

I rarely use a stain or dye right out of the can. I make my own custom mixes in small quantities until I get the color …