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I recently built a chest of drawers with sliding-dovetail joinery. During assembly, I found that the fit was just a little too snug. Rather than trying to realign my router jig, I looked around [...]

Today Logan is showing you how to make a rustic bench that would be great around the fire pit, a front porch, or even as part of a farmhouse dining set. This is the perfect weekend project for [...]

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John talk tool recommendations and more! Special thanks to our episode sponsor Epilog Lasers. Check them out at [...]

Thin boards glued edge to edge have a tendency to spring out of place when pressure is applied to the bar clamps. A simple solution is to use short, notched clamping cauls at the ends of the [...]

Phil, Logan, and John are back to together on the ShopNotes Podcast, and this week Logan is recapping his trip to the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta. Plus, an update on the Woodworking [...]

Today Logan is showing you how to make sturdy drawers with dowel joinery. They get a bad rap sometimes, but dowel joints are easy to make and long-lasting when used correctly. Learn more about [...]

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil and Logan host special guests Vic Tesolin and Hague Haswell to talk about Melbourne Tool Company. Find all of the ShopNotes podcast [...]

Man’s best friend deserves a worthwhile throne to rest upon, and what better aesthetic for a hunting dog than rustic logs cut with Lumberjack Tools? Logan walks you through the process of [...]

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John talk about plywood and plywood projects, finishing troubles and an update on the Woodworking in America conference we have coming [...]

Biscuit joinery is great, but without an octopus for a shop assistant, how do you hold all the parts? These simple little stands can help. Made of 3/4“ melamine and some 3/8“ dowels, [...]

Tool: Multi-Purpose Caster SetShop Now Manufacturer: JessEm MSRP: $161.91 Mobility. It’s the key of maintaining a small shop. The ability to move tools, workbenches, and carts around are key to [...]

On this week’s episode of the ShopNote’s Podcast, John , Phil, and Logan go over some listener comments, wrapping up Season 18 of the Woodsmith Shop TV Show, and all of the updates on [...]