Vise in a Vise
I don’t use my machinist’s vise often enough to dedicate any of my limited bench space to it. Instead, I keep it tucked under a nearby cabinet for occasional use. I bolted the vise to a board that has a …
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Author Archives: Pop Wood Editors
Quit Crying and Get to Work
So you can’t afford (insert dream tool here). Boo hoo. Hit the flea markets then start making sawdust. Yeah, you heard me. Oh sure, I know exactly how it is. The new catalogs come piling into your mailbox and …
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 165 — Equal Parts Scorn & Praise
On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan and Phil catch up on listener comments, shop updates, and all that is going on with ShopNotes, Woodsmith, and PopWood over the past week. Special thanks to our show sponsor …
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 164 — That’s Really Cool for Those People
John, Phil, and Logan are back in the podcastery making small batch podcasts for your listening pleasure! On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast the topic of discussion is new tools, making shop projects, and a general update from the …
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Soft Maple
Scientific Name: Acer rubrum Other Common Names: Carolina red maple, Drummond red maple, Red maple, Scarlet maple, Swamp maple, Water maple. This wood is often found in the same bin as Silver maple. Growing Regions: Maple is found throughout the ……
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