The Boatswain's Call Woodworking Podcast

This week we talk about pool tables and dartboards. We get into some details on how these games are made and where they evolved from. We also dig into the oragins of the term "Bullseye" and offer up a cool tool you may not have known about.  Send a text Support the show

This week James and Esther talk about the project graveyard and how to build momentum to get those forgotten projects done. There is also a cool tool and the phrase "The real McCoy" along with some current projects..  Send a text Support the show

This week James and Esther talk about joints with a cool tool and the phrase "in the groove".  Send a text Support the show

This week Esther and James talk about trimwork, the phrase "saved by the bell", a cool tool, then bird houses and bat boxes.  Send a text Support the show

This week, we talke about scrap wood and whether hoarding it is a bad thing. Making chopsticks and quick boxes for gifts. We also talk about the term "Mad as a hatter". Send a text Support the show

This week, Esther and James talk about the all-important sticky stuff, glue. How does it work? What different kinds are there? A cool tool and term are in there as always. Enjoy. Send a text Support the show

This week, Esther and James talk about what tools would have been aboard ships of sail in their respective times. The term "Not enough room to swing a cat", quick and easy saw horses, and some of our recent projects. Send a text Support the show

This week, Esther and James talk about Balsa and basswood. Their qualities and uses along with some interesting factoids. We also get into the phrase "Beyond the pale", its oragin and meaning. There are some cool tools and the largest historical ship gathering in the world.  Send a text Support the show

This week, James and Esther discuss wood bending in its various forms. The term "Reading the Riot Act" and the Shinto rasp is the cool tool of the week.  Send a text Support the show

This week we talk you through deep pour casting resin for things like River tables. A vacuum chamber is our cool tool in this episode and we have the term "Breaking the Mould". Thank you for listening, enjoy. Send a text Support the show

This week we have the phrase "cold shoulder", the froe is our cool tool.  We are talking about how lumber is processed and how to impress with grain matching.  Send a text Support the show

No idea what this week's episode is about. We do have the term "winging it" a cool tool and talk about winging it. Enjoy! Send a text Support the show

This week, James and Ester discuss "spilling the beans," rust, shellack, and laser cleaning. There are fun facts and surprises, for Esther, in-store. Enjoy.  Send a text Support the show

This week Esther and James talk about woodworking as it relates to gunsmithing. The cool tool is a ring cutter for your drill press. We also have the term "The writing is on the wall" and Esther takes a ship naming quiz. Enjoy! Send a text Support the show

This week Esther is here and we are talking about puzzle boxes and hidden things. This includes false bottoms, hidden drawers, and even secret passageways. we also talk about the GOAT modular multi tool and the term "by hook or by crook".  Send a text Support the show

Esther and I are alive again and back with some 3d printing for the woodshop. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "Fair winds and following seas". Enjoy Send a text Support the show

This week Esther and I talked about woodworking in survival situations and our favorite survival show. We also have the term "sawbuck" and a cool tool for you.  Send a text Support the show

This week Esther and I talk about my totally healthy and not at all obsessive love of hammers. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "Going at it hammer and tongues".  Send a text Support the show

Esther is on to ask me about Jigs. We also have a cool tool that will help keep your shop glue spill free. We also talk about the legend of "Nelson's Blood". Enjoy!  Send a text Support the show

This week the Captain joins me to talk about small things that take your projects from good to great. We also have the sailor term "Turn a Blind Eye" and a cool tool to help you see. Enjoy. Send a text Support the show

This week Esther and I make our predictions for woodworking in 2025.  We also talk about the phrases and theories on the origins of Davy Jones.  Send a text Support the show

Hello, and Happy New Year! We are back in the new year with some wood terminology and some updates about the channel. I talk about what is on the bench and its challenges. I also get into a cool tool, the sailor term "Two Ships Passing in The Night".  Send a text Support the show

This week this loggerhead is joined by his lovely wife Esther to talk about woodworking improvements to the home and furnishings. We also have the sailor term "At Loggerheads" and a cool tool. Enjoy Send a text Support the show

We made it! A full year of woodworking, sailor terms, guests, cool tools, beer tastings, and adventure. Esther and I wrap up a successful year of on-time podcasting and what next year may look like. We also have the sailor term "Chock-a-block" and its relation to the term "Chock full", and a cool tool. We look back on this year along our journey and what milestones we achieved....

This week Esther and I talk about some interesting and possibly lesser-known tree products. I revel in the variety of tree species that seem designed to serve certain purposes. Then we talk about doomsday prepping and woodworking, so sharpen your hand tools and light a candle. There is a cool tool and then origin of the sailor term "Toe the line". Enjoy! Send a text Support the show