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The U.S.-Grown Finish: Testing Tallahassee Tung Oil in the Shop
I don’t typically receive—or accept—unsolicited requests for product reviews. So when an email landed in my inbox from Edward Hu at Tallahassee Tung Oil, I was initially skeptical. But when…
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 287 — Interview with SawStop CEO Matt Howard
This week, Logan is joined by Bridgid from Fine Woodworking and SawStop CEO Matt Howard to discuss their new band saw. Head to the Woodsmith website for more info about…
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The Splinter Report: September 25th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world.... -
Resilience and Return
I’ve spoken here often about the tragedy of woodworking businesses disappearing after being destroyed by fire, but I don’t often... -
Fix Uneven Chair or Stool Legs
A simple table saw technique levels four legs in no time flat. Rock-n-roll. That’s what four-legged pieces have a habit...
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Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs
Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs When I built my workbench, I drilled round bench-dog holes in the top so I didn’t have... -
Upholstery for Arm Chairs
You’ve built your chair, and all that’s left is making the cushion to sit on. I may be persnickety when... -
Help! I Sanded Through Veneer
Sanding through a veneer happens to everyone sooner or later. Here’s an old cabinetmaker’s trick that will salvage what looks... -
Mid-Century Modern End Table
This table blends clean lines with clever book storage—proving good design is as functional as it is beautiful. For many... -
Omtech 60W Autofocus MOPA Fiber Laser Review
Tool: MOPA 60W Autofocus Fiber Laser Marking Machine Shop Now Manufacturer: Omtech MSRP: $3599.99+ Over the past few years, I’ve developed... -
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 286 — Don’t Build Another Crumby Breadboard
In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John talk woodworking tools, hand-tool sharpening, current shop projects, and... -
The Splinter Report: September 18th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world.... -
Loud By Design
What’s the one cordless tool you’ve wanted for years? Did you say Cordless Drill Train Horn Conversion? Well, of course you did.... -
How to make a Sliding Dovetail
Tips and tricks for getting the perfect fit. Making sliding dovetail joints is craftsmanship at its best. You need decent... -
Shaker Side Table
This Shaker classic will put your woodworking skills to the test. As a design student, one of the first woodworking... -
Perfect Glue Bottle
I buy glue in gallon jugs and, having tried about every glue bottle on the market, I thought I would...
