When crosscutting a series of short pieces from a longer board using the table saw’s miter gauge, it’s dangerous to use the rip fence as a stop. The freed pieces can get jammed between the blade and fence, causing kickback. …
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Youthful energy sparks the experience, but careful work takes time. Editor’s note: this article originally appeared in the February 2018 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Recently, the young boy a few houses down the street wanted to make so…
Read moreI use bench holdfasts because they’re so convenient and provide such a tremendous amount of clamping force. However, in the process, they can mar workpieces, especially softwoods. The traditional solution is to place a protective wood block under the h…
Read moreOn this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Phil, and Logan get an update on the Red Cedar Challenge, and dive deep on the reader’s mailbag. Download the plan of the week here. Find all of the ShopNotes …
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On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil and John talk about learning and teaching, having shop tourists, the concept of persistence and so much more! Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here. …
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