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 bad stock photography, nail guns, and building a chair from bulls%$t. Tool News Quick Bites Metabo HPT Release 5 New Nail Guns: It’s been a quiet week in the tool…

It’s pointless to complain how “they don’t make ’em like they used to.” I’ve pointed out that that’s not always true: They still make ’em, but it will cost you more. And unless you’re lucky, you’ll probably have to drive a bit to get whatever it is. But stuff that’s generally available close-by that won’t…

Several years ago, when I stepped into the role of Editor-in-Chief at Popular Woodworking, I was immediately met with a flood of emails. About 85% of them had the same question: “Can you bring back the Woodworking in America conference?” We seriously considered it—tossed the idea around quite a bit—but then the pandemic hit, and…

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, Phil, and John, are talking about modifying tools, listener comments, shop-built office projects, worm holes in mahogany, and so much more! Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here.

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 cordless sanders, religious experiences, and a new web video series. Tool News Quick Bites Grizzly Releases Sliding Crosscut Attachment for Table Saw: Ever get jealous of those European table saws with…

Take the money and run. At least, until you’re caught. Every professional woodshop has heard horror stories about subpar work and unreliability of some shops. They give the good shops a bad name, making it difficult for even the best makers to gain customers’ trust. Then, there are some that allegedly break the law. Fortunately, they’re rare,…

It pains me to admit this, but I am a lousy woodworking dad. My oldest son (age 10) occasionally asks me to help him build something. 95% of the time, I’ve been in the shop all day, so the answer is, “Ask me tomorrow.” Over the last year or so, I have realized that maybe…

This week on the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, John, and Phil take on listener comments, talk about roadside tool purchases, shop tours, catch up on the latest in our woodworking lives, and more… Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John break it all down… listener comments, maximum-strength Logan, a list all of the people we’ve upset, and maybe we’ll get to a little talk of woodworking too. Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here.