Everyday Woodworking

Today, we’re looking at…Benchtop Planers! I’m going to really kick the hornet’s nest and look as objectively as I can at some of the most popular “lunchbox” style planers on the market. It’s going to be fun though. So grab a cold one and join us as we do our Benchtop Planer Comparison…right here on Everyday Woodworking.

Today’s Contenders include:

• DeWalt DW734
• Ridgid R4331
• Craftsman CMEW320
• Ryobi AP 1305
• Delta 22-555
• Bauer 1621 E-B

This week, we’ve got my Q&A with Phil Huber and Chris Fitch, hosts of the PBS television series, The Woodsmith Shop.

To say I left this conversation with some new information would definitely be an understatement. It was fun. It was educational. And frankly, it really inspired me in my work ethic and the way I approach not just my business, but the craft of woodworking. And I have no doubt that it’s going to be one for the books for you guys too!

Get ready for a heapin' helpin' of awesomeness...right here, on Everyday Woodworking!

If you’re a woodworker and you sell your work, then this episode is for you. Let’s get out our Google crystal ball and take a look at "Woodworking Projects That Sell". You'll get about 25 gagillion search results, all promising you a guaranteed look at a list of sure-fire money makers that will practically have customers throwing money at you! Well let's back up and take a hard look at what WON'T sell and what really is LIKELY to sell. You don’t want to miss this one…right here, on Everyday Woodworking.

If you search Amazon for “Woodworking” books, you’ll get over 60,000 results! But what if you had to whittle that list down to just a few Essential Woodworking Books? That’s what we’re up to today...right here, on Everyday Woodworking.

One of the most common questions we get asked is some variation of “How did you learn to do this?” So today, we'll look at eight great ways to learn or improve woodworking skills, right here on Everyday Woodworking.

Our PPL topic today is about the strange but warm & fuzzy reappearance of Blue's Clues host Steve Burns. What is up with that? Join us here as we chat it out in the Parent Pickup Line today, right here on Everyday Woodworking.

Most woodworkers have only a minimal setup for heat or AC in their workspace. Join us today as we explore affordable options for heating and cooling the small shop. Right here on Season 2 of Everyday Woodworking!

Welcome to our Small Business Brainstorming episode! Today we're talking about why I have the crazy idea that we do NOT want to grow our woodworking business. Join us for all the juicy details right here, on Everyday Woodworking!

Every small shop woodworker has a tool or tools that they just can’t live without. And that’s what we’re looking at today. So join us to find out more…right here, on Everyday Woodworking.

As we celebrate Father’s Day, we’re going to take a brief look at my Top Ten Favorite TV Fathers! Will your favorites make the cut? You never can tell…unless you hang out with us right here, on Everyday Woodworking.

It seems like every year, when vacation time rolls around, we are just mentally ready to do anything other than work. But it’s so hard! And that’s what I wanted to talk with you about this week. 10 Tips For Enjoying Your Vacation. So comin’ at you live, from the beach…join us right here, on 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.

In today’s show, we start a brand new series on Setting Up A Small Shop. You may be setting up your first “proper” shop, or maybe your existing shop needs some revamping. Either way, this is going to be a great deep dive that will help you make it rock, without spending a ton of dough. Be sure to join us, right here, on Everyday Woodworking.

In today’s show, we take a quick but hard look at CNC Machines. What are they and do you need one. You don’t want to miss this episode, chock full of lots of great tool info and how you can make the best decision for you and your Everyday Woodworking setup.

In today’s show, we continue our look at The Best Places To Buy Bargain Tools. And we’re taking a look at every guy’s favorite place to wander aimlessly through the orange aisles…Home Depot! You won’t want to miss this episode, just chock full of tons of rich info and tips to help you stretch your power tool dollars.

We are so pumped to post Part One of our The Best Places To Buy Bargain Tools series. We're kicking things off with our favorite tool store...Harbor Freight. Whether you love or hate the Freight, you've got to join us as we talk about the merits of HF as a source for your affordable power tools.