Explore every episode of the podcast The Boatswain's Call Woodworking Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCWP Episode 35 - Loose Cannon | 31 Aug 2024 | 00:45:33 | |
Esther is with me to talk about all the awesome types of drill bits. Our cool tool is a very special type of drill bit. We introduce the sailor term "loose Cannon" and preview our next episode. | |||
| BCWP Episode 34 - Learn the Ropes | 24 Aug 2024 | 00:32:08 | |
Esther and I are reporting on our findings at the Sioux Falls Woodworking Expo! We also have a cool took and the sailor term "Learning the ropes". Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 24 - Slush Fund | 22 Jun 2024 | 01:09:46 | |
This week we have a very special guest, my father the Captain. We are talking about cool tools, extra origin story content, CNC Woodworking, and the sailor term "Slush Fund". Enjoy! | |||
| BCWP Episode 23 - Captain's Daughter | 15 Jun 2024 | 00:53:36 | |
Put em in the closet with the Captain's Daughter! Well, that is our pirate term for the day and we have a cool tool for you. That is not all because today we had three guests in the studio talking about woodworking as a family activity. We also have some fun round table Q and A. Enjoy. | |||
| Episode 22 - Brass Monkey | 08 Jun 2024 | 00:44:41 | |
Cold enough to freeze the balls of a brass monkey. Hopefully, that describes a tasty frozen treat and not the weather for you. Today we are talking cool tools related to shop patience and some things to keep your shop running like a top. I am Han Solo today talking about everything from sharpening to rust prevention. Let's Get Kraken! | |||
| Episode 21 - True Colors | 01 Jun 2024 | 00:45:47 | |
It's a Birthday Q & A episode featuring the lovely Esther, a cool tiny tool, and the sailor term True Colors. | |||
| Episode 20 - For The Dogs | 25 May 2024 | 00:42:42 | |
Episode 20! Wow, here it is! That's right we made it to episode 20 and boy do we have an episode for you. Esther and I are here to tell you about dog projects, garage sale tactics, and display pieces. we also have a cool tool and the sailor term "down the hatch". Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 19 - Ship Shape | 18 May 2024 | 01:22:02 | |
Floating tenons, the sailor term "Ship Shape", and a cool tool that will protect your ears and keep you jamming. Esther joins us again and there are a few announcements for out listeners. | |||
| Episode 18 - Tight Ship | 10 May 2024 | 01:07:14 | |
This week Esther joins me to talk about woodworking projects for kids and by kids. Making unique and mentally stimulating toys for kids and helping them with projects of their own. As always we have a cool tool and sailor term for you. Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 17 - "Laser" | 03 May 2024 | 01:22:02 | |
Bruce joins me again for some banter about how being a hobby woodworker makes you a better homeowner/tenant. We are also talking about "lasers" and how they can elevate your woodworking projects. as always we have a sailor term and a cool tool for you as well. Enjoy. | |||
| Episode 16 - Stand and Deliver | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:49:35 | |
Today Esther joins me to talk about DIY woodworking gifts and projects to sell online or at your local craft fair. As always we have a cool tool and a Pirate/Sailor term for you. Enjoy | |||
| Episode 15 - Knotty Bits | 19 Apr 2024 | 01:03:22 | |
Today we are talking about bushcraft carpentry projects and some tools for your bag. I am joined by Esther and we have for you a cool tool and the sailor term "land Legs". If you are ready for camping and want a challenge stay tuned. Enjoy. | |||
| BCWP Episode 33 - High and Dry | 17 Aug 2024 | 00:37:55 | |
This is the fourth and final part of our wood finishing series. Esther banters with me about the sailor term "high and dry" and we have a cool tool. We have several tips and lists pitting the various finishes against each other and a choose your own adventure flow chart to help you choose the perfect finish. 1 | |||
| Episode 14 - Scuttlebutt | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:59:38 | |
Table saws dominate the shop and this show. Accessories, features, and jigs. As always a sailor term and cool tool and Esther Joins to pick my brain on the king of the shop. | |||
| Episode 13 - And Now for Something Completely Different | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:05:14 | |
Esther Joins me for banter about shop organization on paper, things that are bad luck on a ship, and leatherwork to enhance your woodworking. We also have a cool tool and sailor word as always, enjoy! | |||
| Episode 12 - With Style | 29 Mar 2024 | 01:00:53 | |
Esther is in the studio again as we walk through the centuries with all the different woodworking styles. As always we have a cool tool and a sailor word for you to enjoy. | |||
| Episode 11 - Belay That | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:43:14 | |
Belay that and stand fast! Bruce is in the studio today to talk about his experience managing a small hardware store and as a jack-of-all-trades handyman at a Christian camp. We have a cool tool and sailor term, as usual, and are talking fasteners and hardware to go with your woodworking. Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 10 - Avast! | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:54:07 | |
Avast! This week's episode is Woodworking Challenges: Overcoming obstacles and pushing boundaries. Esther joins me with a cool gadget tool, The sailor term "Avast", and I'll talk about the humador project on my bench currently. | |||
| Episode 9 - No Quarter | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:36:47 | |
Esther joins me today talking about working solo in the show and early spring projects. We also crack a cold beer, introduce a cool tool, and talk about the sailor term "no quarter". Enjoy. | |||
| Episode 8 - The Weather Rail | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:31:32 | |
Esther joins me again for another episode where we explore how woodworking and flamethrowers keep your brain healthy. | |||
| Episode 7 - Small Spaces | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:51:19 | |
Avast! For those of us who have only a small space to work in, this is the episode for you. Starting out and fitting tools and projects in a small borrowed garage or apartment can be a challenge. Today Justin and I discuss a cool tool, tasty beer, what is on our respective benches, and how to start small in woodworking. Enjoy. | |||
| Episode 6 - Mistakes Were Made | 17 Feb 2024 | 01:06:07 | |
Today we have Esther as a guest once again, a cool tool, a sailor term. Also Woodworking mistakes and how to avoid and/or fix them. Finishing with a top ten list of beginner projects for the woodshop that will teach you skills. | |||
| Episode 5 - Starter Pack | 09 Feb 2024 | 01:13:27 | |
Justin joins the show once again for a great episode covering what tools to consider when starting into woodworking. we also have a cool tool, beer tasting, sailor lingo, and more. | |||
| BCWP Episode 32 - Above Board | 10 Aug 2024 | 00:35:37 | |
Part 3 of our tour of wood finishes, a cool tool, and the sailor term "Above Board". | |||
| Episode 4 - No Pegboard | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:42:52 | |
My wife Esther joins me for an episode about shop organization solutions, what it is like to be married to a woodworker, the sailing term "by and large", and a new take on a stapler that you will have to have for our cool tool of the episode. Enjoy. | |||
| Episode 3 - The Alchemy of Woodworking | 26 Jan 2024 | 00:39:01 | |
Exploring the magical stages of woodworking that make the whole process worth while. also a cool tool, pirate lingo, and friend of the show Justin. | |||
| Episode 2 - Router Revolution | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:51:01 | |
This week everything router related including a sailor term and a cool tool. | |||
| Episode 1 - Silky Smooth | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:42:24 | |
Choosing hand planes and using them to achieve a silky smooth finish. | |||
| Episode 0 - Below Decks | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:55:07 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Justin, a friend of the show and a novice woodworker. We talk about our beer pick for the episode, carpenter's tape, the origins of the show, and a little background on me, your host. Welcome aboard. | |||
| Episode 31 - Cut and Run | 03 Aug 2024 | 00:33:43 | |
This week is part 2 of our wood finishing series and we are talking oil finishes and stains. Esther joins me for witty banter, a cool tool, and the sailor term "Cut and Run". Enjoy | |||
| BCWP Episode 30 - Feeling Blue | 27 Jul 2024 | 00:49:40 | |
This week we start a multi-part series on wood finishing. Esther is with me with a cool tool and the sailor term "Feeling blue". Stand fast for all you need to know about wood finish and how to choose the right one for your project. | |||
| Episode 29 - The Bitter End | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:47:38 | |
Episode 29 Take Two! Wow, just wow. This fallible mortal managed to upload episode 28 in 29's place. I am sure you all listened to the whole episode again because it was so good, but here is the genuine article. | |||
| Episode 28 - Red Herring | 13 Jul 2024 | 00:45:23 | |
This week Esther reads listener questions, I talk about leaving clues for your future self, and the sailor term Red Herring. Keep those questions coming and let's get Kraken! | |||
| Episode 27 - Nerds! | 06 Jul 2024 | 00:40:11 | |
This week Esther is with me talking about screams, nightmare bugs, a cool tool, the sailor term "Chewing the fat", and all things nerd woodworking project. Happy 4th of July and Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 26 - Dead as a Door Nail | 29 Jun 2024 | 01:02:06 | |
The Captain, The Rat, and Esther are in the studio this episode! Pay no attention to the out-of-order episode everything is fine. This week we have a cool tool, the saying "Dead as a Door Nail" origin, and we are talking about antiquing and flipping/repairing old furniture. | |||
| Episode 36 - Cut of Your Jib | 07 Sep 2024 | 00:39:29 | |
This week Esther and I talk about cutting irregular shapes, tools, and techniques. We have the sailor term “cut of your jib” and a cool tool. Enjoy. All Purpose Cutter Amazon UPC: 695501501103 | |||
| Episode 38 - Changing Tack | 21 Sep 2024 | 00:52:21 | |
Money! Making money with woodworking, and how! This week Esther and I talk about the tip 20 woodworking projects that will make you the most money for your time. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "changing tack". Enjoy! | |||
| BCWP Episode 37 - Pluck Yew | 14 Sep 2024 | 00:46:19 | |
Okay, off we go into the Renaissance area. Today Ester and I talk about a sailor term you have all used and its origins, along with a cool tool. Then we talk about the wooden wears you may find at the renaissance fair and some of the craftsmen there. Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 39 - Hand Over Fist | 28 Sep 2024 | 00:39:23 | |
Halloween! and other holidays are right around the corner and it is time to decorate. If you have a workshop there are so many possibilities to wow and scare. Here are some of my best ideas for some spooky and festive decorations. Esther is with me and we have, as always, a sailor term and a cool tool for you. Enjoy. | |||
| Episode 41 - Pipe Down | 12 Oct 2024 | 00:29:54 | |
This week we get into wood carving in all of its forms. We also have a cool carving tool and the sailor term "Pipe Down". Enjoy | |||
| Episode 40 - Wind Out of Our Sails | 05 Oct 2024 | 00:40:18 | |
THIS WEEK! Esther and I (James your host with the most) talk about dust management. We also have for you a cool tool related to dust management and the sailor term "took the wind out of my sails" and its variants. Wow what an episode, no need to thank us you are welcome. :P | |||
| BCWP Episode 42 - Smart as Paint | 19 Oct 2024 | 00:51:35 | |
This week Dylan, owner of East to West Paint is here to talk about everything you never wanted to know about painting. We have a beer tasting, a cool tool, and the sailor term "Smart as Paint". (I see a theme forming) Enjoy! | |||
| BCWP Episode 25 - Turn To | 26 Oct 2024 | 00:49:51 | |
Here it is, the mysterious missing episode 25. The original was lost at sea but Mom is in town and sharing her knowledge about wood turning. We have the sailor term "Turn To" and a bonus phrase "Turn of Phrase". The cool tool today is a laser tape measure. Enjoy. | |||
| Episode 43 - Hunky Dory | 02 Nov 2024 | 00:45:21 | |
This week my mother Robbin is in the studio and we are talking about Japanese Woodworking and woodworking tools. We also have a cool tool and the Sailor term "Hunky Dory" with some variations on its possible origins. Enjoy! | |||
| BCWP Episode 44 - Son of a Gun | 09 Nov 2024 | 00:46:16 | |
Esther joins me to talk about some weird and interesting facts about woodworking. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "Son of a Gun". | |||
| BCWP Episode 45 - Square Meal | 16 Nov 2024 | 00:51:10 | |
Esther joins me to talk about holiday projects, gifts, sellable items, and decorations. We have the sailor term "Square Meal" and a cool tool that will save you but. Enjoy. | |||
| BCWP Episode 47 - Taken Aback | 30 Nov 2024 | 00:32:32 | |
This week Esther and I talk about experimental archeology from ships to castles. We have the sailor term taken aback and a cool tool for your lame batteries. | |||
| BCWP Episode 46 - Jury Rigged | 23 Nov 2024 | 00:41:16 | |
The Boatswain travels to SE SD Rough Sawn Lumber in Lennox SD to interview owner Chris Dehaan. We talk about running a sawmill, kiln drying lumber, and his journey from garage startup to purveyor of exotic hardwoods, tools, and supplies. We also have the sailor term "Jury-Rigged" and a cool tool that will come in handy at the lumber yard. Enjoy. | |||
| BCWP Episode 48 - Overhaul | 07 Dec 2024 | 00:44:03 | |
Esther joins me in the shop for a ship cook's tour of the space and the items in it. we also talk about a cool took for organizing your shop and the sailor term "Overhaul. | |||
| BCWP Episode 50 - Toe The Line | 21 Dec 2024 | 00:48:02 | |
This week Esther and I talk about some interesting and possibly lesser-known tree products. I revel in the variety of tree species that seem designed to serve certain purposes. Then we talk about doomsday prepping and woodworking, so sharpen your hand tools and light a candle. There is a cool tool and then origin of the sailor term "Toe the line". Enjoy! | |||