
In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John talk woodworking tools, hand-tool sharpening, current shop projects, and what’s happening behind the scenes at Woodsmith and Popular Woodworking. The crew digs into sharpening systems, compares traditional hand planes with new titanium planes, and answers listener questions about woodworking tools and techniques.
They also share updates on current woodworking projects, including Phil’s pine writing desk, Logan’s table saw outfeed table, and a new shop storage project for Woodsmith Magazine. Plus, Phil and Logan prepare for their upcoming woodworking tour of Sweden and Denmark and preview the demonstrations, makers, and woodworking techniques they’re looking forward to at Woodworking in America.
If you enjoy woodworking podcasts covering hand tools, power tools, woodworking projects, shop talk, and the people and ideas shaping the craft, this episode has plenty to dig into.
To find out more about the topics discussed on the podcast, check out our show notes page: https://www.woodsmith.com/podcast/
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Sep 18
41 min

The crew recaps a hot and humid weekend at Handworks, sharing favorite tools, makers, and highlights from the show. Plus, they tackle listener questions about shop storage and tool safety, look ahead to Woodworking in America, and check in on Logan’s long-running table saw outfeed station project.
To find out more about the topics discussed on the ShopNotes Podcast, check out our show notes page: https://www.woodsmith.com/podcast/
Sep 11
50 min

The ShopNotes Podcast crew catches up on the latest in woodworking, including Logan’s trip to the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta and some of the newest woodworking tools and technology on display. Phil, Logan, and John also debate the best ways to organize a woodworking shop, talk pegboard, drawers, and tool storage, and look ahead to Handworks, Woodworking in America, and upcoming woodworking tours to Denmark, Sweden, and Japan.
To find out more about the topics discussed on the podcast, check out our show notes page: https://www.woodsmith.com/podcast/
Sep 4
56 min

Phil Huber and John Doyle are back for a special back-to-school edition of the ShopNotes Podcast. This week, they dig into listener comments on radial arm saws, cabinet joinery, woodworking books, and even the ongoing Buc-ee’s debate. They also share what’s happening around the Woodsmith shop, including upcoming events, new tools spotted at IWF, Phil’s finishing course and desk build, and John’s latest outdoor chair project. Plus, there’s plenty of talk about shop maintenance, bandsaw surprises, and the busy woodworking season ahead.
To find out more information on the topics discussed on the podcast, check out our show notes page: https://www.woodsmith.com/podcast/
Aug 28
47 min

On this week's episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John revisit the versatility—and occasional sketchiness—of radial arm saws before weighing the pros and cons of dados, pocket screws, and simple butt joints for cabinet construction. Logan also previews an upcoming kitchen island video series, while the crew makes time for listener comments, shop updates, and the possible arrival of Iowa’s first Buc-ee’s.
To find out more information about the topics discussed on the podcast, check out our show notes page: https://www.woodsmith.com/podcast/
Aug 14
49 min

On this week's episode of the ShopNote's Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John are back together to take listeners' questions and comments (even the mean ones), as well as, discussing recent travels, and an update on Logan's auction haul.
For more information on the the topics discussed on the podcast, check out our show notes page: https//www.woodsmith.com/podcast/
Aug 7
51 min

In this episode, Phil Huber and John Doyle catch up on what’s happening around the Woodsmith shop. They discuss listener comments, woodworking tools, vintage auctions, hand tools, and what keeps woodworkers coming back to the ShopNotes Podcast.
The guys also share behind-the-scenes details on the upcoming finishing e-learning course, including shop-built finishing projects, spray finishing techniques, and creating a dedicated finishing space in your workshop. Plus, they talk about upcoming woodworking events, Handworks, Woodworking in America, shop scrap, and more.
Have a question or comment for the show? Send it to [email protected] or join the conversation on the ShopNotes Podcast YouTube channel.
Jul 24
38 min

In Episode 278 of the ShopNotes Podcast, the crew dives back into your suggestions for the ultimate woodworking road trip, highlighting museums, historic shops, and must-see destinations across Iowa and beyond. Logan shares an update on Chunk-A-Trunk, including how he's turning figured lumber into turning blanks for woodworkers around the country, while the team previews upcoming Woodsmith events, tours, and the Great Woodsmith Garage Sale. Plus, there's plenty of discussion about finishing techniques, shop projects, hand tools, woodworking history, and the listener comments that always make the conversation even more entertaining. Whether you're in the shop or on the road, pull up a chair and join the fun!
To find out more about the topics mentioned on the ShopNotes Podcast, check out our show notes page here: https://www.woodsmith.com/podcast/
Jul 10
46 min
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