Everyday Woodworking

This week, Everyday Woodworking is tackling more of your favorite Woodworking Myths. Join us as we take a look at some common myths, folklore and shop stories and see what is fact and what is fiction. From pocketholes and heartpine, to wood splitting and tape measure tricks. Well see you…right here, on Everyday Woodworking.

If you’re like me, then you’ve got a dad or a grandfather that was just larger than life. He was or is your hero. And chances are, there’s a shop, full of the smells of things that have been built or worked on, little jars of screws and nails, scraps of things that might get used “some day”, and a whole bunch of tools that you just can’t buy anymore.

That’s me and my granddaddy’s tools. They’re more than just a bunch of tools that have a logical purpose. But they’re touchstones of a man and the era that he represented. And there’s no amount of money that would make me part ways with them.

So come hang out with me for a few minutes and we’ll take a trip back as we talk about My Grandfather’s Tools…right here, on everyday woodworking.

This week’s show covers a subject that I get asked about all the time. And that is…How you can make the leap from hobbyist to business owner, as a woodworker.

And it seems like a daunting task, but it really isn’t. However, it’s not something I think you should take lightly. And with that in mind, I want to talk a little about how we did it, and then give you some tips about how you can do the same.

So join us for all that and more...right here on Everyday Woodworking!

What are the absolute essential tools that you need in your shop? Could we possibly narrow a list down to just five absolutely essential tools that every woodworker must have in their shop!? Let’s poke the bear and see what we can stir up. ;) 

The world of woodworking is full of tips and “rules” that may or may not be factual. Well, that’s where we are today. We’re going to have a little fun, but also seriously look at a few Woodworking Myths and we'll set them straight, once and for all...right here on Everyday Woodworking.

As woodworkers, invest a lot of money in tools and materials. No…we invest a huge PERCENTAGE of our money into tools and materials. So one of the absolute most important things you can do is to protect your stuff.

Today on Everyday Woodworking, we’re going to take a look at implementing Shop Security. What can you do that’s either free or inexpensive? How much does security cost? And how much do you really need?

Today it's all about our listeners! (Ahem, as always!) We're taking questions from you and sharing our infinite woodworking knowledge to help make your shop life better. Join us as we talk about what shoes to wear in the shop, raising the grain, shou sugi ban, and lots more.

In today’s show, we’ll be looking at what many believe is THE most important tool you will ever buy for your shop. The Table Saw. And this week, we’ll talk about How To Choose A Table Saw for your small shop. I can’t wait to this on with you! So be sure to join us for all that and more, right here, on Everyday Woodworking.

In today’s show, get ready for a look at Feng Shui In the Shop. Regardless of what you believe about the practice of Feng Shui, there are some great lessons to be learned in it about organization and taking steps to think about how you work. And I can’t wait to share it all with you. Be sure to join us for all that and more, right here, on Everyday Woodworking.

In today’s show…it’s all about the money! Join us as we talk about how you can establish a budget for your small shop, how you can stick to it, and ways to responsibly afford all those cool new toys! Be sure to join us for all that and more, right here, on Everyday Woodworking.