Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at compact circular saws, cartoon carving, and plinko. Tool News Quick Bites Starrett and…
Read moreWelcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at hand plane shavings, the hottest trend in woodworking, and a 100-year-old workbench. T…
Read moreTool: MortiseMate Loose Tenon Jig Shop Now Manufacturer: Kreg Tool MSRP: $299.99 Kreg Tool, known for their innovations in pocket hole jigs, recently launched their new loose tenon joinery jig, called the MortiseMate. Kreg Tool partnered with Can…
Read moreKreg Tools has been a leader for years in jigs related to pocket-hole joinery. Running the gamut from a small, single-hole clamp-on drill guide to elaborate bench-based and stationary systems, the Kreg jigs have been a regular staple of woodshops ̷…
Read moreWelcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at something new from Kreg, belt sander racing, and upgrading a planer. Tool News Quick B…
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