The Antenna

I’ve spoken here often about the tragedy of woodworking businesses disappearing after being destroyed by fire, but I don’t often get to talk about the ones who come back. Many...

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A simple table saw technique levels four legs in no time flat. Rock-n-roll. That’s what four-legged pieces have a habit of doing – even with perfect joinery and a careful...

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Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs When I built my workbench, I drilled round bench-dog holes in the top so I didn’t have to cut square mortises. Being a thrifty sort, I didn’t...

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You’ve built your chair, and all that’s left is making the cushion to sit on. I may be persnickety when it comes to armchair upholstery, but I really prefer a...

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Sanding through a veneer happens to everyone sooner or later. Here’s an old cabinetmaker’s trick that will salvage what looks to be a hopeless situation.

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This table blends clean lines with clever book storage—proving good design is as functional as it is beautiful. For many years the furniture in my house was a hodgepodge of...

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Tool: MOPA 60W Autofocus Fiber Laser Marking Machine Shop Now Manufacturer: Omtech MSRP: $3599.99+ Over the past few years, I’ve developed a growing interest in adding lasers to the shop—especially fiber...

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Every other year, a good portion of the woodworking industry descends on Atlanta for the International Woodworking Fair, better known simply as IWF. And when I say “woodworking industry,” I...

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In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John talk woodworking tools, hand-tool sharpening, current shop projects, and what’s happening behind the scenes at Woodsmith and Popular Woodworking....

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Just a heads up that you have only until this Friday – Sept. 25, 2026 – to get Christopher Schwarz’s revised “Build a Stick Chair Video” for the introductory price of $37.50 (50-percent off). The price then goes up to $79. In this video, Chris teaches you to build using common woodworking tools and machines,...

About a year or so ago, I built myself a short scale bass, inspired (aesthetically) by the Kay EB-100 that I had previously restored. I play this bass pretty much daily: it’s set-up with flat-wound strings and I love its smooth richness of tone. However, having recently restored the Westone Thunder Bass which has a long-scale and round-wound strings and spent some time playing it, I have found whole new range of tonal possibilities, which contrast and complement the short scale.

So, whilst having a brief breather from mandolins, I thought that I would make a bridge for a bass guitar which I intend building at some point in the future!

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 sad table, a good...

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What’s the one cordless tool you’ve wanted for years? Did you say Cordless Drill Train Horn Conversion? Well, of course you did. I can make quite a racket on my own in...

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Tips and tricks for getting the perfect fit. Making sliding dovetail joints is craftsmanship at its best. You need decent tools, an eye for precision and plenty of practice. In...

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This Shaker classic will put your woodworking skills to the test. As a design student, one of the first woodworking projects assigned to me was a Shaker side table. It...

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I buy glue in gallon jugs and, having tried about every glue bottle on the market, I thought I would never find the perfect one. My search ended while washing dishes...

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Tool: Shark S-10 Dust Guard Shop Now Manufacturer: Harvey Woodworking MSRP: $799 I have a love–hate relationship with dust collection arms. I’ve said it before: my dust collection system is one...

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Build a versatile router bit collection with these eight essential bits for cutting profiles, joinery, edges and more. There are router bits that I use on a day-in, day-out basis...

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The crew recaps a hot and humid weekend at Handworks, sharing favorite tools, makers, and highlights from the show. Plus, they tackle listener questions about shop storage and tool safety,...

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The following is excerpted from Peter Follansbee’s latest book, “17th-century Essex County Cupboard.” Making the side-hung drawers is a fun challenge. I don’t do it often enough to have a systematic step-by-step approach; I’ve done it this way and that over the years. First off, the stock I use for the drawers is all radially...

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week was a short one on account of the...

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I love the future, and plan to spend the rest of my life there, but how far into the future do I have to wait? Last week’s blog got a comment...

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This traditional traveling chest is faster and easier to build than a floor chest. Not everyone has the time, materials or skills to build a full-scale traditional floor chest, which...

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I’ve dried my own lumber for years, but I always had a problem getting enough weight on top of the stack, to keep the upper boards from warping. Here’s a...

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We are offering free shipping on Michael Pekovich’s new book “Benchwork” for the next 30 days. You can order the book here, and we will ship it tomorrow. “Benchwork” is Mike’s third book, and this one focuses on making your work at the bench the best it can be. He shows you how to make...

Rounding up impact drivers from most major manufacturers really highlights the recent improvement in brushless motors, battery performance, and overall thoughtful tool design.  Which ones stand out the most though?...

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Rounding up drills from most major manufacturers really highlights the recent improvement in brushless motors, battery performance, and overall thoughtful tool design. If you’re still running a brushed cordless drill, you’ll...

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I recently returned from teaching a four-day live-edge furniture design and making workshop at Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program in Williamsburg, Massachusetts. It was an incredible week of...

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The ShopNotes Podcast crew catches up on the latest in woodworking, including Logan’s trip to the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta and some of the newest woodworking tools and...

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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 new benchtop tools, sweet coasters,...

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Tool: Edge 20V Loose Tenon Joiner Shop Now (Preorders officially begin on September 8th, or possibly the 15th) Manufacturer: Kreg Tool MSRP: $449.99 (bare tool) $499.99 (tool with 4Ah battery and...

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