Ranked #1
[S1-E10] Rex Figures Out Country Furniture by Aldren Watson (Episode 1 of 2)
[S1-E10] Rex Figures Out Country Furniture by Aldren Watson (Episode 1 of 2)
This episode I'm joined by Youtube woodworking rockstar Rex Krueger as we discuss one of our favorite books - Country Fu... Read more
5 Mar 2020
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44mins
Ranked #2
[S0-E00] Introduction
[S0-E00] Introduction
The first episode gives an introduction to the podcast and describes my reasons for reviewing the books, a brief biograp... Read more
18 Dec 2019
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11mins
Ranked #3
[S1-E03] The Solution At Hand by Robert Wearing
[S1-E03] The Solution At Hand by Robert Wearing
Probably one of the most practical books you'll ever acquire for your workshop. This simple, no-nonsense guide to applia... Read more
27 Dec 2019
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17mins
Ranked #4
[S1-E11] Rex Figures Out Country Furniture by Aldren Watson(Part 2 Of 2)
[S1-E11] Rex Figures Out Country Furniture by Aldren Watson(Part 2 Of 2)
The second and final part of my interview with Rex Krueger where we discuss Aldren Watson's classic book, Country Furnit... Read more
12 Mar 2020
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30mins
Ranked #5
[S1-E09] The Village Carpenter by Walter Rose
[S1-E09] The Village Carpenter by Walter Rose
The classic memoirs by Walter Rose this book is a poignant look at the life of a village carpenter.if you're wondering w... Read more
26 Feb 2020
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16mins
Ranked #6
[S1-E12] The Joiner And Cabinet - Maker By Anonymous (Part 1 of 2)
[S1-E12] The Joiner And Cabinet - Maker By Anonymous (Part 1 of 2)
The earliest known account of what it was like to be an apprentice joiner in the early 1800's. This is a great book that... Read more
26 Mar 2020
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21mins
Ranked #7
[S1-E04] Making Wood Tools by John Wilson
[S1-E04] Making Wood Tools by John Wilson
If you're intimidated by the price of new tools and are looking for a more frugal way to acquire tools, or if you just w... Read more
8 Jan 2020
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21mins
Ranked #8
[S1-E13] Interview With Vic Tesolin Author Of The Minimalist Woodworker
[S1-E13] Interview With Vic Tesolin Author Of The Minimalist Woodworker
There are many people who are reaching out in their own way during this current crisis caused by the spread of covid-19.... Read more
1 Apr 2020
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38mins
Ranked #9
[S1-E07] Handplane Essentials by Christopher Schwarz
[S1-E07] Handplane Essentials by Christopher Schwarz
In the final review of my three plane books, we cover off Christopher Schwarz's classic - Handplane Essentials. Its an e... Read more
6 Feb 2020
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22mins
Ranked #10
[S1-E05] The Handplane Book by Garett Hack
[S1-E05] The Handplane Book by Garett Hack
In the first of three episodes of books about handplanes, I start by reviewing one of the books that I found most intere... Read more
17 Jan 2020
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26mins
Ranked #11
[S1-E06] Getting Started With Handplanes by Scott Wynn
[S1-E06] Getting Started With Handplanes by Scott Wynn
A great starter book for anyone interested in handplanes, Scott Wynn's book is the second in three books I'm reviewing o... Read more
29 Jan 2020
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25mins
Ranked #12
[S1-E08] Review of Three Handplane Books Conclusion
[S1-E08] Review of Three Handplane Books Conclusion
This is the final podcast covering the three best books on handplanes I know. There is comparative scoring and a final a... Read more
13 Feb 2020
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11mins
Ranked #13
[S1-E19] Ingenious Mechanicks By Chris Schwarz
[S1-E19] Ingenious Mechanicks By Chris Schwarz
If you have ever wanted to build a low workbench, or are curious about the origins of the workbench - I have just the bo... Read more
21 May 2020
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20mins
Ranked #14
[S1-E18] Workbenches From Design And Theory To Construction And Use By Christopher Schwarz
[S1-E18] Workbenches From Design And Theory To Construction And Use By Christopher Schwarz
Christopher Schwarz's book on workbenches is in my opinion the best book a new hand tool woodworker can buy as they emba... Read more
14 May 2020
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23mins
Ranked #15
[S1-E17] Hands Employed Aright By Joshua Klein
[S1-E17] Hands Employed Aright By Joshua Klein
This is an incredible work about an incredible character. I wish there was some way to share the tactile beauty of this ... Read more
7 May 2020
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22mins
Ranked #16
[S1-E16] Handmade By Gary Rogowski (Part 2 of 2)
[S1-E16] Handmade By Gary Rogowski (Part 2 of 2)
The second part of a really fun interview I had with Gary Rogowski. As mentioned, this is one of my favorite woodworking... Read more
23 Apr 2020
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35mins
Ranked #17
[S1-E15] Handmade By Gary Rogowski (Part 1 of 2)
[S1-E15] Handmade By Gary Rogowski (Part 1 of 2)
I'm joined on the show by Gary Rogowski of the North West Woodworking Studio as we discuss woodworking philosophy, in th... Read more
16 Apr 2020
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37mins
Ranked #18
[S1-E14] The Joiner And Cabinet - Maker By Anonymous (Part 2 Of 2)
[S1-E14] The Joiner And Cabinet - Maker By Anonymous (Part 2 Of 2)
I wrap up the review of the Joiner and Cabine-Maker. Thanks to the fantastic folk at lost art press for making a chapter... Read more
9 Apr 2020
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10mins
Ranked #19
[S1-E01] The Anarchists Tool Chest by Christopher Schwarz
[S1-E01] The Anarchists Tool Chest by Christopher Schwarz
In this episode I go through what I consider to be one of the best hand tool overall books - The Anarchist's Tool Chest ... Read more
18 Dec 2019
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25mins
Ranked #20
[S1-E02] The Perfect Edge by Ron Hock
[S1-E02] The Perfect Edge by Ron Hock
The sharpening bible, if there is only one book you buy about sharpening, this is my recommendation. Listen to the podca... Read more
18 Dec 2019
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22mins