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Turning a bowl from green wood has unique considerations versus a dried bowl blank. Logan walks you through the process, including the trick to drying a wet-turned bowl quickly when finished — [...]

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John and Phil catch up with Logan on the latest with the Woodsmith Shop TV show and all things in the woodworking magazine world. Find all of the [...]

Tools: A Visual Exploration of Implements & Devices in the Workshop If there’s one thing to be said about woodworkers, it’s that we’re old school and prefer to pick up a book (or a magazine). [...]

Phil and John discuss miter slots and start thinking about Christmas already. Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here. …

When I needed to mix two different paint colors to create a new one, I came up with the idea of removing the rod from my broken caulking gun and mounting it in my drill to serve as a paint …

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 to build something for your [...]

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. Seeing this [...]

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John are back from a little hiatus and are talking about a new issue of ShopNotes Magazine, found and rescued parts, and [...]

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Tool: Tempest Forstner Bits Shop Now Manufacturer: Bora Tool MSRP: $9.99-$299 The new Tempest Forstner bits from BORA are a set to be reckoned with. These forged bits are made by renowned bit [...]

I really like my round Veritas bench dogs because they’re so versatile and easy to install. The only problem I have with them is raising the less accessible ones when they’re tucked down flush in [...]

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, John, and Logan are talking about the delights of shop snooping, some tours, milling, and maybe dive into some mythical woodworking [...]