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3 weeks ago | 
popularwoodworking.com | Collin Knoff
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re checking out some new tool announcements, the latest giveaway from Festool, and a unique material choice I spotted in the wild. Infinity Tools releases 0″ to 2″ Pocket Marking Rule: It’s certainly a niche product, but for the hyper-accurate among us, it’s a great little rule.
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1 month ago | 
popularwoodworking.com | Collin Knoff
https://www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/popwood_logos-01.pngPopular Woodworkinghttps://www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/dsc08292.jpg200px200px Tool:M18 FUEL 7-1/4″ Circular Saw 2834-21HD Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $449 (tool, 12ah battery and charger, framing blade, and bag) (Also available as 2834-20 bare tool) Don’t feel alarmed if you’re feeling a bit of deja vu; back in October I reviewed the new Milwaukee FUEL 6-1/2″ circular saw, and now that I have...
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1 month ago | 
popularwoodworking.com | Collin Knoff
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here. VIDEOProduct RecommendationsHere are some supplies and tools we find essential in our everyday work around the shop. We may receive a commission from sales referred by our links; however, we have carefully selected these products for their usefulness and quality.
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2 months ago | 
popularwoodworking.com | Collin Knoff
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to visit the Festool USA headquarters in Lebanon, Indiana to partake in Festool’s 100th anniversary birthday bash. The red carpet was rolled out for trade professionals, social media influencers, and journalists to tour the HQ, try out the newest tools, and get a sneak peek into what’s coming down the road.
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2 months ago | 
popularwoodworking.com | Collin Knoff
Keeping warm: What jackets should you be wearing in the workshop? Every year as the days get shorter and the temps get lower, woodworkers emerge from pseudo-hibernation to go into their shops and build throughout the long winter months. There are a lucky few of you who have fully insulted, heated shops, but the vast majority of our readers are working out of garages and sheds at cooler temps.
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2 months ago | 
popularwoodworking.com | Collin Knoff
https://www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/popwood_logos-01.pngPopular Woodworking//www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/dsc08062.jpg200px200px Practice some mass-assembly techniques to create this elegant stand. Project #2501 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 2 Days • Cost: $35You know how it goes, you spot a need that you can fill with a woodworking project.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
popularwoodworking.com | Collin Knoff
https://www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/popwood_logos-01.pngPopular Woodworking//www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ryobi_drill-copy.jpg200px200px Tool: Gen II 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless Drill/Driver (PSBDD02K2) Manufacturer: RyobiMSRP: $139 (includes drill, two 1.5AH batteries, & charger)I have to confess this review is coming from a fairly biased space—the first generation ONE+ HP Compact Drill is probably my favorite drill I’ve ever owned.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
popularwoodworking.com | Collin Knoff
https://www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/popwood_logos-01.pngPopular Woodworking//www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/dsc08287-copy.jpg200px200px Tool: 18V Brushless Colt Palm Router Kit (GKF18V-25PL14) Manufacturer: BoschMSRP: $399 (includes router, fixed base, plunge base, L-Boxx, 4ah 18v battery, charger, misc dust attachments)There is probably not a name more synonymous with compact routers than the Bosch Colt.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
popularwoodworking.com | Collin Knoff
Where the rubber meets the road: What shoes should you be wearing in the workshop? A good argument could be made that shoes are the most important part of your workwear ensemble. A good piece of footwear will not only protect your feet and provide all-day comfort, but the benefits will go all the way up to your spine and neck with the support they provide. Welcome to the new Popular Woodworking Gear Guides, where we share with you the woodworking tools and gear we’re using in our shops.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
popularwoodworking.com | Collin Knoff
Tool: 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless Barrel Grip Jig Saw (PSBJS01B) Manufacturer: RyobiMSRP: $139A jigsaw is a great tool for all sorts of quick cuts in the shop. With that in mind, the ONE+ HP Compact Brushless Barrel Grip Jig Saw is just the right size to make it a go-to choice. The saw features speeds up to 3,200 SPM, a 1“ stroke length, and four orbital settings. Ryobi claims it’s the most compact and lightest ONE+ jigsaw.
