Active Interest Media

ShopNotes Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 288 episodes

Join us every week for woodworking inspiration and fun. Hosts John Doyle, Logan Wittmer, and Phil Huber from Woodsmith, Popular Woodworking, and ShopNotes Magazines share what they're working on, lessons learned, shop stories, and behind-the-scenes news from the woodworking world. Be on the lookout for special interviews and answers to listener questions. For more check out www. Woodsmith.com/podcasts.

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Active Interest Media

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Leisure

Latest episode

Oct 16, 2026

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Episodes

ShopNotes Podcast E013: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job 03.04.2020

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and Dillon talk about choosing the right tool for a given project, task, or woodworking technique. Power tool vs. hand tool, speed and efficiency vs. care and quality... what's the best way to skin a cat?

ShopNotes Podcast E012: 365 Days of Woodworking 27.03.2020

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ShopNotes Podcast E011: Woodworking - The Next Generation 20.03.2020

We often get the question from our readers about how and when to bring kids into the shop. On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John talk about ways to get younger woodworkers involved in the craft we love. We start by sharing some of the personal experiences we have had with our own children and then sprinkle in a few memories of how we got the woodworking bug at a young age...

ShopNotes Podcast E010: When Going Cheap Can Cost You 13.03.2020

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, John, and special guest - Shop Craftsman, Marc Hopkins, talk about the times that we have tried to save money in woodworking and it ended up coming back to bite us in the end. Then we discuss examples where we do like to be a little more thrifty with our workshop budget.. Hopefully, you can glean some good advice from our experiences and blunders.

ShopNotes Podcast E009: What is Your Dream Workshop? 06.03.2020

In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and special guest - Dillon Baker talk about what their home workshop currently looks like and then compare that to what their hypothetical dream woodworking shop looks like. What would you have in your workshop when it comes to tools, size/layout, location, etc. ***Spoiler Alert: We dreamed the dream, but then we woke up.***

ShopNotes Podcast E008: Inside Look to Woodsmith Magazine 28.02.2020

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast Logan, Phil and special guest- Dillon Baker talk about what goes into the making of Woodsmith Magazine. They discuss how working in the publishing industry has affected their outlook on their love of woodworking as a hobby.

ShopNotes Podcast E007: Evolving as a Woodworker 21.02.2020

On this week's episode of the ShopNotes Podcast the guys share what is going on in their own workshops. Plus, they talk a little about their woodworking journeys and how the tools and techniques they've used have evolved over time. During this discussion, Logan is faced with his tool hoarding complex of the past, and how he fights a constant struggle against relapse.

ShopNotes Podcast E006: Which Woodworker Would You Like to Woodwork With? 14.02.2020

On today's episode, join Phil Huber, John Doyle, and Logan Wittmer as they talk about the projects and tools currently on their workbenches, as well as the dream woodworking classes they'd like to take with other woodworkers.

ShopNotes Podcast E005: Workshop Closecalls 07.02.2020

On this episode, the hosts talk about workshop safety and how it plays a role in the tools, techniques, and work they do. There's also the weekly check in on current projects.

ShopNotes Podcast E004: Making & Keeping Workshop Resolutions 31.01.2020

After a discussion of the projects they're working on, Logan, John, and Phil discuss their goals and wishes for the new year.

ShopNotes Podcast E003: Buying, Selling, and Using old Tools 24.01.2020

Should Logan sell or keep old woodworking tools he bought? We also answer a listener question on wet wood and sharpening equipment.

ShopNotes Podcast E002: Making a Little Money On the Side 17.01.2020

Join John, Logan, and Phil as they discuss building projects and getting paid for it. Also, new tools offer lessons on improving your skills.

ShopNotes Podcast E001: What's On Your Workbench This Week? 10.01.2020

Phil, Logan, and John offer a peek inside their workshops to talk about the projects and tools they're working on.

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