ShopNotes Podcast

ShopNotes Podcast

Author: Active Interest Media Language: English Episodes: 273
The ShopNotes Podcast brings the camaraderie of the workshop straight to your ears. Each week, hosts John Doyle, Logan Wittmer, and Phil Huber-editors from the renowned Woodsmith, Popular Woodworking, and ShopNotes magazines-pull up a stool for an unscripted chat about their current projects. You’ll hear the real lessons learned from mistakes and successes, along with personal shop stories that resonate with anyone who’s ever picked up a tool. This isn't just theory; it's the applied craft, discussing techniques, tools, and materials in practical terms. The conversation often delves into behind-the-scenes news and developments from the wider woodworking community, offering a unique perspective from seasoned professionals. Regular segments feature deep-dive interviews with other experts and thoughtful answers to listener-submitted questions, making the dialogue a two-way street. Produced by Active Interest Media, this podcast is a natural extension of the magazines, designed to inform and inspire your next build while keeping you company at the bench. Whether you're a seasoned furniture maker or just getting started with hand tools, the hosts' accessible, experienced voices provide a steady stream of ideas and honest shop talk.
Episodes
ShopNotes Podcast E034: You Gonna Paint That? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:54
In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil and John discuss some of the nuances of painting woodworking projects. They also hit on some serious topics like "What was your favorite and/or memorable school lunches?"
ShopNotes Podcast E033: What Makes You Happy In the Shop? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:03
A few weeks ago we had a podcast titled "What Grinds Your Chisel?" This week we want to contrast that with an episode about all the little joys of woodworking.... From a new tool to a freshly sharpened blade, a perfect g…
ShopNotes Podcast E032: Opportunistic Woodworking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:31
On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil discuss the derecho weather phenomenon that recently went through Iowa, and woodworking with found wood.
ShopNotes Podcast E030: What Grinds Your Chisels? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:27
Logan, John, and Phil share their struggles with woodworking. Miters, anyone? Logan loves the metric system and Phil could stand a little more love and acceptance.
ShopNotes Podcast E028: What Kind of Woodworker Are You? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:27
On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil answer the question "What kind of woodworker are you?" The discussion centers around what types of projects do we build, what tools do we use, what is our w…
ShopNotes Podcast E027: Shop Critters & New Tools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:49
On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil talk about a potpourri of topics... from what strange critters they have found in their shops, to new tool purchases, and what projects they are working on…
ShopNotes Podcast E026: Workshop Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:18
In this episode, Phil and Logan are joined by shop craftsman Marc Hopkins and designer Dillon Baker. During the quarantine, they've still been hard at work in the Woodsmith magazine shop designing and building for both W…
ShopNotes Podcast E025: Woodworking Jigs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:58
On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, John, and Phil talk about woodworking jigs. What jigs do we have for specific projects or woodworking techniques? Do we keep our jigs and templates when we are done with a…
ShopNotes Podcast E024: Lively Live Edge Discussion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:07
Join hosts John, Logan, and Phil as they discuss the opportunities and pitfalls that live edge boards offer. The conversation follows the history of live edge work from George Nakashima to epoxy river tables. The cast al…