That little hand blower I talked about recently has become a constant companion. It hasn’t replaced my air compressor, though, because there are still two important things it does that the hand blower can’t. The first, obviously, is run pneumatic ̷…
Read moreThe Adventure of the Pilgrim’s Chair. Sometime in the haze of the 1970s, Armand LaMontagne, a wood sculptor from Rhode Island, sought revenge against the museum world. He had been rebuffed by curators when he questioned the authenticity of some ……
Read moreWelcome to Episode 235 of the ShopNotes Podcast! We’re kicking things off with your comments and questions — or as we like to call it, “Questions & Response.” It’s all about shared ideas, not perfect answers. Design Dilemma: A listener …
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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 furniture from David Lynch, a very odd chest, and a new workbench from Adam Savage.…
Read moreLasers can be both woodworking and metalworking tools. I got my laser engraver/cutters primarily to work wood and consider them woodworking tools first and foremost. But woodwork is supported by metalwork all the time — nails, screws, hinges, handles, …
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