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Finding affordable lumber is always top of mind for woodworkers, and when you tie our dwindling natural resources into the conversation the time is right to look at milling your own lumber. This seven-part video series takes you through how to find lumber, how to operate a sawmill, details on types of sawing methods, stickering and drying and ultimately advice on using a mill as part of a business.

ShopNotes Podcast Episode 217 — Tool Mules!

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Phil, and Logan are discussing toolbox lessons, going over some listener and viewer comments, and checking in on some end of the year fun. Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here.

Fashion Statement

Work clothes for men are easy to find. For women? Not so much. Heavy-duty work clothes for men have been around for probably the last century. You can wear any heavy clothing while working, of course, but garments designed specifically for work are made differently. Thicker or double layers at stress points like knees and…

ShopNotes Podcast Episode 216 — I Look At It More Than I Do It

It’s the ShopNotes Podcast, everybody! Phil, Logan, and John have a post-Thanksgiving update along with a discussion on strategies for picking up a project where you left off. Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here.

Hands-on Heroes

The best way to get kids interested in woodworking? Help them build something. Ask a kid what they want to do when they grow up and you’ll get a hundred answers. Chances are good that “woodworker” isn’t one of them. Not surprising, what with educational attention moving away from vocations, to technology and other careers….

I Can Do That!

Let’s make something together! Join your hosts, Andrew Zoellner and David Lyell. Our I Can Do That! series features long-format builds that are designed to be as instructional as possible. Each episode is around 30 minutes and walks you through the entire build.

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