Shop Notes & Rambles
The Rambles are the stories lived and learned over decades — the moments, the lessons, and the shop life that shaped the craft. They accumulate here, sorted by publish date. If you want the curated version, explore the Workshop Library.
Track Saws: The Small‑Shop Tool That Replaces a Panel Saw
A track saw is the small‑shop solution to cutting big panels square. On an MFT bench, the rail locks into dead‑square geometry, giving you CNC‑level accuracy without CNC space. Solid elm, sheet goods, angles — the system handles all of it cleanly and repeatably. In tight shops, accuracy is billable, and this tool delivers it every time.