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I Went to Taiwan and Saw the Future of Woodworking

Collin Knoff — Tue, 05 May 2026 17:41:31 +0000

Last week I returned from a trip that involved a lot of firsts for me. First time in Asia, first time attending an international trade show, first time seeing a...

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Bent Rivers Marking Knife Review

Logan Wittmer — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:45:29 +0000

Tool: Marking Knife Shop Now Manufacturer: Bent Rivers MSRP: $240 I’ve made it pretty well known that I have a weakness for “bespoke tool makers.” What excites me about this...

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Lightsaber Walking Stick

Tim Celeski — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:55:01 +0000

A New Lightsaber Walking Stick Not long ago, in a small workshop far, far away… It was a period of unrest in the woodworking world. With new technologies entering a...

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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 270 — It’s All About the Churn

Pop Wood Editors — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:38:51 +0000

The bulk of this week’s episode addresses Logan’s shop changes — both recent and over the life of the construction and launch of this space. It’s been a lot of...

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The Splinter Report: May 1st

Collin Knoff — Fri, 01 May 2026 16:04:40 +0000

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 a bad idea, a gorgeous...

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Beauty Under Load

A.J. Hamler — Fri, 01 May 2026 15:55:24 +0000

When you least expect it, you’re sometimes reminded that wood really has two main purposes: as a building material and a source of beauty. You never know where you’ll find...

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10 Great Woodworking Projects To Make For Mom 2026

Pop Wood Editors — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:12:06 +0000

Handmade gifts are one of the most personal ways to say that you love your Mom. For this guide, we’ve gathered up some of our most popular easy-to-make projects that...

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10 Great Woodworking Gifts for Mom 2026

Pop Wood Editors — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:12:01 +0000

If your Mom is a woodworker, then this is the perfect Mother’s Day gift guide to help you shop. She’ll love anything you get for her on this list. Looking...

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The Silicone Surprise: Why My Glue Turned to Stone

Yoav Liberman — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:25:41 +0000

A few months ago, I praised the new silicone glue bottles we introduced to our student workshop. They were comfortable, easy to squeeze, and the fact that dried glue doesn’t...

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Rietveld Crate Chair

Andrew Zoellner — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:25:25 +0000

Gerrit Rietveld’s simple design for a lounge chair is a great platform for exploring ergonomics. PROJECT #2005 • Skill Level:Beginner • Time: 4 hours • Cost: $50 Gerrit Rietveld was...

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