ShopNotes Podcast

Join us every week for woodworking inspiration and fun. Hosts John Doyle, Logan Wittmer, and Phil Huber from Woodsmith magazine share what they're working on, lessons learned, shop stories, and behind-the-scenes news at Woodsmith. Be on the lookout for special interviews and answers to listener questions. Thanks for listening!


Episode Details

ShopNotes podcast 184 — Some Might Say

ShopNotes podcast 184 — Some Might Say

Questioning George Nakashima and a new tool idea for Blue Spruce Tools. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 183: Zzzing! Zzzing! Zzzing!

ShopNotes Podcast 183: Zzzing! Zzzing! Zzzing!

Answering listener questions and sharing project updates. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 182 — I'm just cheap enough to try it

ShopNotes Podcast 182 — I'm just cheap enough to try it

Wondering whether sharpening a table saw blade is worth it. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 180 -- You Can Chase Ideal Until You're Dead

ShopNotes Podcast 180 -- You Can Chase Ideal Until You're Dead

Kicking off the new year with new tools, ideas, and shop upgrades. Read More

ShopNotes 178 — This is My Brain Out Loud

ShopNotes 178 — This is My Brain Out Loud

Listener questions and woodworking stockpiles. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 177 — Secret Cleaning Agents

ShopNotes Podcast 177 — Secret Cleaning Agents

Of hand saws, saw tills and go-to cleaning products every shop needs. Read More

ShopNotes podcast 176 —  Special Guest Shiraz Balolia

ShopNotes podcast 176 — Special Guest Shiraz Balolia

Logan and Phil talk with the founder of Grizzly Tools about woodworking, the business of making tools and more. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 175 — Set It and Stop Messing With It

ShopNotes Podcast 175 — Set It and Stop Messing With It

What do you use a workbench like this for? Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 174 — Special Guest: Ben Strano

ShopNotes Podcast 174 — Special Guest: Ben Strano

Ben, Chris, and Phil talk CNC routers, 3D printers and how digital tools spark joy in woodworkers of all types. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 173 — Machinist Tool Flex

ShopNotes Podcast 173 — Machinist Tool Flex

Everything from machinist tools to handsaws Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 172 — Calling All Metalworkers

ShopNotes Podcast 172 — Calling All Metalworkers

Walnut closeout, listener comments, and the strange and wonderful relationship of woodworking and metalworking. Read More

ShopNotes podcast 171 — What the Heck is a Saw Till?

ShopNotes podcast 171 — What the Heck is a Saw Till?

Powering up a Powermatic planer Read More

ShopNotes podcast 168 — Will it get done, ever?

ShopNotes podcast 168 — Will it get done, ever?

The problem of pacing yourself on projects. Read More

ShopNotes podcast 167 — I Only Bought 3 Things

ShopNotes podcast 167 — I Only Bought 3 Things

And one of them I already owned. Read More

ShopNotes podcast 166 — Making Concessions

ShopNotes podcast 166 — Making Concessions

John Doyle design challenge. Read More