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.
The Jointer: Eliminating the Twist
The jointer is the difference between real woodworking and pretending. It’s the only machine that can eliminate twist, cup, bow, and crook — and when you don’t have one, every other tool in the shop becomes harder, less accurate, and more frustrating. When you do have one, woodworking finally becomes what it’s supposed to be.