ShopNotes Podcast

Collin Knoff, Digital Editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine, joins Phil and Logan on this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast to discuss power tool organization tips and strategies. Plus an update on what's going on in their shops.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, John, and Logan discuss woodworking woodworking tools, techniques, and furniture styles that have come and gone. Plus, a bonus topic... shop clean-up and organization philosophies.

In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil are discussing woodworking techniques that we avoid and tools we've moved on from for one reason or another.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we're discussing Logan's recent promotion and everything else that's going on with Woodsmith and Popular Woodworking Magazines, plus, way more off-topic banter than you ever asked for.

Right before we started recording this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we received a package in the mail that contained a faithful reader's build of the Woodsmith Shop-made Half-Blind Dovetail Jig from issue #58 in August 1988. He wasn't using it anymore and wanted it to go to a good home rather than just toss it. Messing around with this timeless jig sparked a discussion on jig-making philosophy, so that is the topic of today's conversation.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil talks with our guest, Vic Tesolin, about minimalist woodworking, shop setups, the metric system and more... John was there too but was mostly frozen up due to all the the "star power" on this show... or maybe he had some technical glitches. To be determined.

On today's episode of the ShopNotes Podcast we come back to the often talked about subject of storage and organization. This week we wrapped an episode of the Woodsmith Shop that included a couple of shop storage projects, and that has lead us into arguments on organization and cabinet design and we're bringing you all along for the ride.

Today's episode of the ShopNotes Podcast is a potpourri of topics. John, Logan, and Phil are back together to talk about tools, current projects, and what's going on in Woodsmith video-land.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan and Phil host special guest, Danielle Rose Byrd. The lively discussion centers around green woodworking, carving, and fun tools to use, as well as the nuances of publishing a woodworking book. Look for Danielle's new book, The Handcarved Bowl, in bookstores soon!

John and Phil are out on Spring Break (no, not together) so Logan is joined by a couple of "new" guests on this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast. Erich Lage and Becky Kralicek, longtime Woodsmith Magazine staffers, debut on the podcast to tell their backstories from behind the scenes of the publication and tv show.

There are do's and don'ts that we've learned early on in all aspects of life, but we've also learned that sometimes you have to test those boundaries... On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we are discussing the "hard and fast rules" of woodworking and knowing when and how to break them safely to get the best results.

In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we are discussing sanding and finish prep... it might be your least favorite aspect of woodworking, but with a few helpful strategies you can get through this process quickly with great results. We also look back to how things have changes since the pandemic hit one year ago.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we're diving deep into the mailbag to answer listener questions and respond to comments that we have received recently.

At the start of the year we made a goal of finishing a project by February 20th. As that date fast approaches we check in on the progress of Logan's nightstands, Phil's radio cabinet conversion, and a late entry by John. Will they reach their goals on time... tune in to find out.

In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, John, and Logan are discussing the go-to finishes that they use on their projects, plus some finishing techniques that they would like to try out sometime. And, as always, they give an update on the woodworking projects they've been working on this week.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we're talking about our personal go-to methods for standard woodworking techniques. Whether it's cutting mortises with a mallet and chisel or grabbing a handheld router or cutting tenons at the bandsaw or handsaw, we all have our standard mode of operation. We're discuss the when, where, and why we do the thing we do, so tune in!

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, the guys discuss what strategies they take to avoid becoming "tool hoarders." It's all about workshop organization and knowing when to buy a new tool or get rid of an old tool in this daily struggle to stay clean.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we're talking about Logan's latest trip to Las Vegas to take a woodturning class with Jimmy Clewes and discuss everything else that has turned up in the last week in Woodsmith-land.

On this weekly woodworking podcast, the hosts step through the reasons why projects are easy and fun to start, but tough to complete. During the episode, they set some goals for what they intend to finish.

In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, Phil, and John discuss the dust collection solutions they use in their own shops and techniques and technology they would like to use in the future to improve wood chip and dust mitigation for a cleaner and healthier shop.

In the new year, Phil & Logan are looking to upgrade their current workbenches, so on this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we're discussing some of our workbenches shortcomings and some of the things we love. Then look for us to start building in 2021!

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil look back on the year that was 2020. The good, the bad, and the ugly... that is a perfect description for the past year. We started a lot of new projects at Woodsmith, like this podcast, and saw a lot of changes related to the pandemic. Some of those changes were inconvenient to say the least, but some of them were pretty beneficial.

In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil discuss how they use their tools and their opinions on modifying both hand tools and stationary power tools. Also, we breakdown Oreo cookie to filling ratios... stay tuned!

On today's episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan takes the reigns as emcee. He asks 30 questions of John, Phil, and himself, some of them woodworking related and some of them random and off topic, in attempt to better understand who we are as human beings. Spoiler Alert - When it's all said and done, we are no closer to understanding who these men are.

On today's podcast, we're talking about our favorite types of wood glues and what glues we use for specific situations.

We often get photos of furniture e-mailed to us from friends and family asking, "Can you build this?" This started us on today's discussion... what are some of the considerations that need to be made when recreating furniture designs that you see elsewhere?

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast brought to you by Inventables and the X-Carve Pro, Phil and Logan welcome special guest Chris Fitch. Chris is the Creative Director at Woodsmith Magazine and star of the Woodsmith Shop Tv Show. Chris recently designed and built a router powered CNC for Woodsmith Magazine. The guys discuss this project, as well as, how a CNC can fit into a woodworking shop.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, Phil, and John discuss the topic of property and liability insurance for yourself or workshop. Woodworking is an inherently dangerous activity, so accidents and disasters can happen. You want to make sure that your tools and buildings are covered, so whether you are a hobbyist or professional woodworkers, the guys present some strategies and prospects to do that. If you have any questions or information on this topic, please let us know so we can follow up on this topic.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil and the guys give an update on some of the recent projects they have been working on.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, Phil and John talk about some of the projects and woodworking techniques that they have on their wish list.

In this episode of the ShopNotes, Logan, Dillon, and Phil discuss the idea of only working with softwoods and both the challenges and positives of this endeavor.

In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan and Phil discuss using materials other than wood. Plus, some of the traditional and non-traditional tools that they like to keep handy in the shop for special circumstances.

On this episode, the hosts, John, Logan and Phil talk about an upcoming anniversary and what tool they would put on a short list to celebrate. The guys also discuss what projects they've built to celebrate big events from holidays to the birth of a child. Sometimes the gift isn't ready in time ... or at all. We'll also check in on ongoing projects, including Phil's mystery Christmas gift.

When you're designing and building woodworking projects sometimes you have to improvise and change things on the fly. On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil discuss when you have to deviate from the plans, and what is the driving force behind that.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast brought to you by GarrettWade.com, John, Logan, and Phil all get back together for the first time in a couple weeks to do a little freestyle discussion on Logan's current side hustle, lumber milling, and everything else that is new.

In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil and John discuss some of the nuances of painting woodworking projects. They also hit on some serious topics like "What was your favorite and/or memorable school lunches?"

A few weeks ago we had a podcast titled "What Grinds Your Chisel?" This week we want to contrast that with an episode about all the little joys of woodworking.... From a new tool to a freshly sharpened blade, a perfect glue up or even a satisfying assembly - there is so much to be happy about in the wood shop.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil discuss the derecho weather phenomenon that recently went through Iowa, and woodworking with found wood.

In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, the guys discuss some comments that they've received from listeners and viewers.

Logan, John, and Phil share their struggles with woodworking. Miters, anyone? Logan loves the metric system and Phil could stand a little more love and acceptance.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil answer the question "What kind of woodworker are you?" The discussion centers around what types of projects do we build, what tools do we use, what is our woodworking style? Plus, we discuss some of the projects in the most recent issue of Woodsmith Magazine and what is coming up in the next issue.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil talk about a potpourri of topics... from what strange critters they have found in their shops, to new tool purchases, and what projects they are working on in their shops.

In this episode, Phil and Logan are joined by shop craftsman Marc Hopkins and designer Dillon Baker. During the quarantine, they've still been hard at work in the Woodsmith magazine shop designing and building for both Woodsmith and Popular Woodworking. NOTE: sometimes the interest can be a cruel mistress. In this episode, Marc's audio didn't work as well as it should have. You have been warned.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, John, and Phil talk about woodworking jigs. What jigs do we have for specific projects or woodworking techniques? Do we keep our jigs and templates when we are done with a project and for how long? What are our favorite materials and hardware to use for jig building? Is Logan drinking a new root beer? These are all burning questions that you can find out when you tune in to the ShopNotes Podcast.

Join hosts John, Logan, and Phil as they discuss the opportunities and pitfalls that live edge boards offer. The conversation follows the history of live edge work from George Nakashima to epoxy river tables. The cast also talk about how other woodworking techniques apply to this popular form of woodworking projects. There's a lot to take in.

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, John, and Logan discuss the disdain for plywood by some elitist woodworkers. They talk about the pros and cons of using plywood and some tips to get better results.

In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we discuss tools that we thought would be a gimmick but after we tried the tools for ourselves, we were actually really impressed on how well they worked. We also discuss some of our ongoing personal projects and more.

This week on the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, John, and Phil continue on with their conversation from a previous episode about purchasing tools and when they like to get expensive, high-quality tools or go in the opposite direction and get cheap tools.