ShopNotes Podcast E021: Purchasing Tools - Cheap vs. Expensive

ShopNotes Podcast E021: Purchasing Tools - Cheap vs. Expensive

Author: Active Interest Media May 29, 2020 Duration: 46:46
This week on the ShopNotes Podcast, Logan, John, and Phil continue on with their conversation from a previous episode about purchasing tools and when they like to get expensive, high-quality tools or go in the opposite direction and get cheap tools.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 273

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ShopNotes Podcast E073: Why White Oak? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:26
On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we are taking a look inside the current issue of Woodsmith Magazine (#255) and drifting off topic into the Logan's milling and more.
ShopNotes Podcast E072: Shop Smells [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:11
This episode of the ShopNotes Podcast is dedicated to the nostalgic smells of the garage and workshop... whether it's woods, solvents, finishes or dead animals, we discuss them all.
ShopNotes Podcast E071: Power Tool Organization with Collin Knoff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:03
Collin Knoff, Digital Editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine, joins Phil and Logan on this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast to discuss power tool organization tips and strategies. Plus an update on what's going on in the…
ShopNotes Podcast E069: Moving On & Things We Avoid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:52
In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil are discussing woodworking techniques that we avoid and tools we've moved on from for one reason or another.
ShopNotes Podcast E068: Popular Woodtwerking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:15
On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we're discussing Logan's recent promotion and everything else that's going on with Woodsmith and Popular Woodworking Magazines, plus, way more off-topic banter than you ever aske…
ShopNotes Podcast E067: Half-Blind Dovetail Jig [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:19
Right before we started recording this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we received a package in the mail that contained a faithful reader's build of the Woodsmith Shop-made Half-Blind Dovetail Jig from issue #58 in Aug…
ShopNotes Podcast E066: Special Guest - Vic Tesolin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:31
On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil talks with our guest, Vic Tesolin, about minimalist woodworking, shop setups, the metric system and more... John was there too but was mostly frozen up due to all the the "s…
ShopNotes Podcast E065: Kitchens, Workshops & Submarines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:44
On today's episode of the ShopNotes Podcast we come back to the often talked about subject of storage and organization. This week we wrapped an episode of the Woodsmith Shop that included a couple of shop storage project…