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ShopNotes Podcast E276: None Was Right, But One Was Better (Than the Others)
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- ShopNotes Podcast
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- Jun 26, 2026
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- 2741
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Summary
In this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, the crew dives into the world of old tool restoration, shares thoughts on building a practical starter tool kit for new homeowners, and discusses how woodworkers decide when—and why—to bring new tools into the shop. Plus, they answer listener feedback, debate Harbor Freight tools, and John begins restoring his grandfather’s Stanley No. 4 hand plane. To find out more on the topics discussed on the podcast, check out our Show Notes page here: https://www.woodsmith.com/podcast/