From the Workbench

Dive into woodworking tips, tutorials, and project ideas with a twist of eccentric creativity. From joinery tricks to tool guides, we make woodworking approachable, inspiring, and a little bit mad-scientist fun — plus get updates on the Bad Owl Tool mobile woodworking app.

From the Workbench - Woodworking Tools, Tricks, & Tips

The Rise of the birdbrAIn: Our New AI Shop Assistant is Live

The Rise of the birdbrAIn: Our New AI Shop Assi...

Tired of cheap tools and bad advice? Meet birdbrAIn, my new free AI shop assistant. It handles order tracking, build plans, and wood ID so you can keep working.

The Rise of the birdbrAIn: Our New AI Shop Assi...

Tired of cheap tools and bad advice? Meet birdbrAIn, my new free AI shop assistant. It handles order tracking, build plans, and wood ID so you can keep working.

Bad Owl Tool App: Your Woodshop Wingman is Now on Android Native

Bad Owl Tool App: Your Woodshop Wingman is Now ...

The Bad Owl Tool app is now a native Android app. Ditch the shop math on scrap wood and get pro-grade calculators, finishing recipes, and more in your pocket.

Bad Owl Tool App: Your Woodshop Wingman is Now ...

The Bad Owl Tool app is now a native Android app. Ditch the shop math on scrap wood and get pro-grade calculators, finishing recipes, and more in your pocket.

Math Doesn't Have to Suck: 5 New Bad Owl App Tools & How to Get Early Access

Math Doesn't Have to Suck: 5 New Bad Owl App To...

We’re rolling out five highly visual, shop-accurate calculators for the Bad Owl Tool app. Find out how to skip the line and get early access with our VIP program.

Math Doesn't Have to Suck: 5 New Bad Owl App To...

We’re rolling out five highly visual, shop-accurate calculators for the Bad Owl Tool app. Find out how to skip the line and get early access with our VIP program.

Road Tripping to Raleigh: Catch Bad Owl Tool at the 40th AAW Symposium

Road Tripping to Raleigh: Catch Bad Owl Tool at...

Bad Owl Tool is heading to the 40th AAW Symposium in Raleigh! We don't have a booth, but catch us hanging out at Nova Teknatool to talk shop all weekend.

Road Tripping to Raleigh: Catch Bad Owl Tool at...

Bad Owl Tool is heading to the 40th AAW Symposium in Raleigh! We don't have a booth, but catch us hanging out at Nova Teknatool to talk shop all weekend.

The Minus Sign is Dead: How to Search for Woodworking Advice Without the AI Fluff

The Minus Sign is Dead: How to Search for Woodw...

The minus sign is dead. Modern search engines ignore old tricks, but here is how you can bypass AI overviews and find reliable woodworking advice.

The Minus Sign is Dead: How to Search for Woodw...

The minus sign is dead. Modern search engines ignore old tricks, but here is how you can bypass AI overviews and find reliable woodworking advice.

Why the Laguna LX3 Router Lift is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Why the Laguna LX3 Router Lift is the Best Thin...

Discover why the Laguna LX3 Router Lift is revolutionizing workshops. With its perfectly clean top plate, 4-post Acme thread system, and universal clamp, it’s a total game-changer.

Why the Laguna LX3 Router Lift is the Best Thin...

Discover why the Laguna LX3 Router Lift is revolutionizing workshops. With its perfectly clean top plate, 4-post Acme thread system, and universal clamp, it’s a total game-changer.