The Boatswain's Call Woodworking Podcast

This week Esther and I talk about the fiddly bits of wood weaving and inlay. There are more types of both than you thought. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "take it down a peg". Enjoy Send a text Support the show

Esther joins me in the shop for a ship cook's tour of the space and the items in it. we also talk about a cool took for organizing your shop and the sailor term "Overhaul.  Send a text Support the show

This week Esther and I talk about experimental archeology from ships to castles. We have the sailor term taken aback and a cool tool for your lame batteries.  Send a text Support the show

The Boatswain travels to SE SD Rough Sawn Lumber in Lennox SD to interview owner Chris Dehaan. We talk about running a sawmill, kiln drying lumber, and his journey from garage startup to purveyor of exotic hardwoods, tools, and supplies.  We also have the sailor term "Jury-Rigged" and a cool tool that will come in handy at the lumber yard. Enjoy. Check out SE SD Rought Sawn Lumber at: ht...

Esther joins me to talk about holiday projects, gifts, sellable items, and decorations. We have the sailor term "Square Meal" and a cool tool that will save you but. Enjoy. Send a text Support the show

Esther joins me to talk about some weird and interesting facts about woodworking. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "Son of a Gun".  Send a text Support the show

This week my mother Robbin is in the studio and we are talking about Japanese Woodworking and woodworking tools. We also have a cool tool and the Sailor term "Hunky Dory" with some variations on its possible origins. Enjoy! Send a text Support the show

Here it is, the mysterious missing episode 25. The original was lost at sea but Mom is in town and sharing her knowledge about wood turning. We have the sailor term "Turn To" and a bonus phrase "Turn of Phrase". The cool tool today is a laser tape measure. Enjoy. Send a text Support the show

This week Dylan, owner of East to West Paint is here to talk about everything you never wanted to know about painting. We have a beer tasting, a cool tool, and the sailor term "Smart as Paint". (I see a theme forming) Enjoy! If you need something painted and are in the Sioux Falls area you can find Dylan at the following: East to West Painting (605) 360-3821 EasttoWestPaint.com Facebook....

This week we get into wood carving in all of its forms. We also have a cool carving tool and the sailor term "Pipe Down". Enjoy Send a text Support the show

THIS WEEK! Esther and I (James your host with the most) talk about dust management. We also have for you a cool tool related to dust management and the sailor term "took the wind out of my sails" and its variants. Wow what an episode, no need to thank us you are welcome. :P Send a text Support the show

Halloween! and other holidays are right around the corner and it is time to decorate. If you have a workshop there are so many possibilities to wow and scare. Here are some of my best ideas for some spooky and festive decorations. Esther is with me and we have, as always, a sailor term and a cool tool for you. Enjoy. Send a text Support the show

Money! Making money with woodworking, and how! This week Esther and I talk about the tip 20 woodworking projects that will make you the most money for your time. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "changing tack". Enjoy! Send a text Support the show

Okay, off we go into the Renaissance area. Today Ester and I talk about a sailor term you have all used and its origins, along with a cool tool. Then we talk about the wooden wears you may find at the renaissance fair and some of the craftsmen there. Enjoy! Send a text Support the show

This week Esther and I talk about cutting irregular shapes, tools, and techniques. We have the sailor term “cut of your jib” and a cool tool. Enjoy. All Purpose Cutter Amazon UPC: 695501501103 Send a text Support the show

Esther is with me to talk about all the awesome types of drill bits. Our cool tool is a very special type of drill bit. We introduce the sailor term "loose Cannon" and preview our next episode.  Send a text Support the show

Esther and I are reporting on our findings at the Sioux Falls Woodworking Expo! We also have a cool took and the sailor term "Learning the ropes". Enjoy! Send a text Support the show

This is the fourth and final part of our wood finishing series. Esther banters with me about the sailor term "high and dry" and we have a cool tool. We have several tips and lists pitting the various finishes against each other and a choose your own adventure flow chart to help you choose the perfect finish. 1 Send a text Support the show

Part 3 of our tour of wood finishes, a cool tool, and the sailor term "Above Board". This week Esther and I talk about wax-based finishes and some alternative finishes that don't easily fit into other categories.  Send a text Support the show

This week is part 2 of our wood finishing series and we are talking oil finishes and stains. Esther joins me for witty banter, a cool tool, and the sailor term "Cut and Run". Enjoy Send a text Support the show

This week we start a multi-part series on wood finishing. Esther is with me with a cool tool and the sailor term "Feeling blue". Stand fast for all you need to know about wood finish and how to choose the right one for your project.  Send a text Support the show

Episode 29 Take Two! Wow, just wow. This fallible mortal managed to upload episode 28 in 29's place. I am sure you all listened to the whole episode again because it was so good, but here is the genuine article.  Esther joins me with the sailor term "The Bitter End", a cool tool. This week we talk about Kumiko Woodworking and leatherwork in your wood projects. Enjoy! Send a text Sup...

This week Esther reads listener questions, I talk about leaving clues for your future self, and the sailor term Red Herring. Keep those questions coming and let's get Kraken! Send a text Support the show

This week Esther is with me talking about screams, nightmare bugs, a cool tool, the sailor term "Chewing the fat", and all things nerd woodworking project. Happy 4th of July and Enjoy! Send a text Support the show

The Captain, The Rat, and Esther are in the studio this episode! Pay no attention to the out-of-order episode everything is fine. This week we have a cool tool, the saying "Dead as a Door Nail" origin, and we are talking about antiquing and flipping/repairing old furniture.  Send a text Support the show