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Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at a special new tool, an...

Episode 273 of the ShopNotes Podcast is packed with woodworking updates, shop talk, and event recaps. Logan shares highlights from Hand Tool Haven in Pennsylvania, including tool vendors, demos, and...

Your nose does not lie… its science. Nothing says American hardwood like Red Oak, from flooring to furniture and everything in between, it’s likely the most ubiquitous hardwood in North...

Handmade gifts are one of the most personal ways to say that you love your Dad. No matter Dad’s interest, you’re sure to find something he’ll enjoy on this list....

If your Dad is a woodworker, then this is the perfect Father’s Day gift guide to help you shop. He’ll love anything you get for him on this list. Looking...

The traditional hand saw (when wielded correctly) can size all your stock. Here’s a basic primer. Hand saws were used to make some of the finest furniture ever built. They...

There are woodworking events, and then there are weekends that stay with you long after you leave. Plane Wellness and Hand Tool Haven in Butler, Pennsylvania was one of those...

In the first installment of this series, we covered the physical geometry of the vessel—taking a raw, rustic tree branch and hollowing it out to create a vaulted pedestal box....

At St. Albans Cathedral, the old Norman construction is incredible, but the woodworking is out of this world. I’m always impressed by old-growth wood and things made with it. Creating something...

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at the origin of woodworking magazines,...

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at some wild Reddit spottings, including...

The key to good woodworking is to keep all cutters and knives sharp. Also key? Don’t wreck them beyond repair. I held a whole-shop machine tuneup day recently. No work, just...

Elevate and brighten your projects with the addition of texture and a splash color. I have always been drawn to ways that challenge conventionally accepted norms. My journey into carving...

Tool: Extreme Series Saw Blades Shop Now Manufacturer: Grizzly MSRP: $49.95+ Grizzly recently released a new generation of their Extreme Series saw blades. The new design is an upgrade on...

This outdoor kitchen keeps everything needed for an outdoor gathering close at hand. If you live in the Midwest, you’ll know that we’re a get-together type of people. I’m sure...

Need a big, smooth curve? This method will do it! Curved lines in any project are both a blessing and a curse. They’re a blessing for the eye of the...

After years of fumbling with clamps, I decided there must be a better way to attach featherboards to my tablesaw’s rip fence. Two T-tracks screwed to the fence allow me...

A project update from the cast, leather shop projects, lasers, and a discussion of the wise use of wood. Head to the Woodsmith website for more info about the projects...

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at wood art, old canoes, and...

I’m a big proponent of anchoring tall furniture and cabinetry for the sake of safety, especially for children. In fact, I devoted a blog to the subject last year, and again just two...