Improve a Coping Saw
Your saw can work better by adding washers or by changing the way you saw. When I was a kid, the first saw I bought was a Craftsman coping saw... Source
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High And Dry Ply
After ruining four $90 sheets of plywood by storing them on a damp floor, I came up with a simple fix: PVC feet. Cut several 12″ sections of 2″ dia.... Source
Limbert Footstool
Build a replica of an Arts and Crafts classic. Twenty-five years ago I fell in love with an old oak stool. Since then, I’ve used it as a computer desk,... Source
The Biggest Announcements from Milwaukee Pipeline 2026 for Woodworkers
Last week I attended the 2026 Milwaukee Pipeline event to get the lowdown on everything they’ve been working on recently. It was my first time attending the event in person,... Source
I Am My Own Limitations
Why I am not designing my own plans A craftsperson can intuitively build a chair, solving problems like comfort or build technique in their design. However, they then quickly become... Source
Custom Edge Protection, Part 1: Crafting a Riveted Leather Edge Scabbard
Every woodworker knows the importance of keeping edge tools sharp, but protecting those razor-sharp edges when tools are tucked into a drawer or tossed into a travel bag is just... Source
ShopNotes Podcast Episode 282 — Push ’em Down Again
In this week’s episode of the ShopNotes podcast, Phil, Logan, and John revisit the versatility – and occasional sketchiness – of radial arm saws before weighing the pros and cons... Source
The Splinter Report: August 14th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week I went to Milwaukee Pipeline. Benefiting the casual... Source
Go, Go, Gadget
Imagine my surprise when an ad popped up online touting a workshop gadget identical to, but far better than, a quick-and-dirty 90-degree drill jig I made myself. I don’t like... Source
The Stutey Lathe: A Different Way to Think About Woodturning
Woodworking is full of specialties. There’s carving, scroll saw work, marquetry, chairmaking, turning, and countless others. The deeper you dive into any one of those disciplines, the more you discover... Source