Give a Gift FREE Book

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 097 — You Get What You Get and You Don't Throw a Fit

ShopNotes Podcast 097 — You Get What You Get and You Don't Throw a Fit

How to manage expectations when building projects for friends and family. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 096 — A Certain Amount of Risk Involved

ShopNotes Podcast 096 — A Certain Amount of Risk Involved

A game of lawn darts sparks a discussion of safety and snacks. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 095 — Shop-Made Tools

ShopNotes Podcast 095 — Shop-Made Tools

Making your own tools changes your abilities as a woodworker - and can save you money. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 094 — Maple Butter and Lumber Scores

ShopNotes Podcast 094 — Maple Butter and Lumber Scores

The advantages and disadvantages of non-traditional lumber sources. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 093 — National Honers Society

ShopNotes Podcast 093 — National Honers Society

John, Phil, and Logan are talking about dynamic tool duos, "As the Phil Turns", and more! Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 092 — Dream Tools, Dream Materials

ShopNotes Podcast 092 — Dream Tools, Dream Materials

Boost your woodworking with a little imagination Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 091 — Shop Coffee and Current Garage Theories

ShopNotes Podcast 091 — Shop Coffee and Current Garage Theories

Join John, Logan, and Phil for this week's show where they discuss the important woodworking topics, like: "Is your workshop … Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 090 — The Tools You Hate to Love

ShopNotes Podcast 090 — The Tools You Hate to Love

Some tools are dearly held favorites, some we keep just because they won't die. Read More

ShopNotes podcast 089 — I dated an Amber Shellac

ShopNotes podcast 089 — I dated an Amber Shellac

There's a lot to talk about: water-based vs. oil finishes, measuring blunders, and more. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 088 — Moving House & Workshop

ShopNotes Podcast 088 — Moving House & Workshop

Moving house means a chance to reboot John's workshop. Read More

ShopNotes podcast 087 — What Defines a Woodworker

ShopNotes podcast 087 — What Defines a Woodworker

John, & Phil take on Logan to figure out what makes a woodworker. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 086 — The Worst Part of Woodworking

ShopNotes Podcast 086 — The Worst Part of Woodworking

Take a tour of the latest Popular Woodworking issue and haggle over the worst aspect of this hobby. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 085 — Alumni Day

ShopNotes Podcast 085 — Alumni Day

Former Woodsmith & ShopNotes editor Randy Maxey joins the cast for a trip down memory lane, talk of sharpening, learning … Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 084 — Furniture Reproduction and You

ShopNotes Podcast 084 — Furniture Reproduction and You

Designer Dillon Baker joins John and Phil for a conversation about creating projects and translating ideas into reality. Read More

ShopNotes Podcast 083 — Special Guest: Powermatic

ShopNotes Podcast 083 — Special Guest: Powermatic

Tobias Bridges joins the cast to discuss power tool design, challenges, and history. Read More