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 Ultimate Digital Shop Assistant: Inside the Bad Owl Tool App

The Ultimate Digital Shop Assistant: Inside the...

From calculating truck load weights to traditional hide glue recipes, discover why the Bad Owl Tool app is the ultimate digital pocket reference for woodworkers.

The Ultimate Digital Shop Assistant: Inside the...

From calculating truck load weights to traditional hide glue recipes, discover why the Bad Owl Tool app is the ultimate digital pocket reference for woodworkers.

The Woodworker’s Guide to Grand Wood Finishes: 5 Oils Explained

The Woodworker’s Guide to Grand Wood Finishes: ...

Hard Wax or Tung Oil? We break down the five Grand Wood Finishes to help you choose the right sustainable, high-performance finish for your next project.

The Woodworker’s Guide to Grand Wood Finishes: ...

Hard Wax or Tung Oil? We break down the five Grand Wood Finishes to help you choose the right sustainable, high-performance finish for your next project.

Applying Waterlox in Any Weather: Ideals, Cold, and Humidity

Applying Waterlox in Any Weather: Ideals, Cold,...

Discover the ideal environmental conditions for applying Waterlox Sealer and Marine finishes, learn how to troubleshoot cold and humid shops, and calculate your needs perfectly with the Bad Owl Tool.

Applying Waterlox in Any Weather: Ideals, Cold,...

Discover the ideal environmental conditions for applying Waterlox Sealer and Marine finishes, learn how to troubleshoot cold and humid shops, and calculate your needs perfectly with the Bad Owl Tool.

Woodworking SEO: How to Get Your Shop Found Online

Woodworking SEO: How to Get Your Shop Found Online

Learn how to grow your woodworking business with practical, actionable SEO steps. From Google Business to keyword research, get your shop found online.

Woodworking SEO: How to Get Your Shop Found Online

Learn how to grow your woodworking business with practical, actionable SEO steps. From Google Business to keyword research, get your shop found online.

Meet the Simply Technologies CNC Lineup at Bad Owl Tool

Meet the Simply Technologies CNC Lineup at Bad ...

We've partnered with Simply Technologies to bring their rigid, production-ready CNC machines to Norfolk Wood Shop. Here is a breakdown of the new bundles.

Meet the Simply Technologies CNC Lineup at Bad ...

We've partnered with Simply Technologies to bring their rigid, production-ready CNC machines to Norfolk Wood Shop. Here is a breakdown of the new bundles.

The Big League: 46 Laguna Industrial Machines + The All-New 24|BX

The Big League: 46 Laguna Industrial Machines +...

Norfolk Wood Shop just added 46 Laguna Industrial machines plus the new 24|BX 24" Resaw with DriftMaster DXIII. Professional power for serious shops.

The Big League: 46 Laguna Industrial Machines +...

Norfolk Wood Shop just added 46 Laguna Industrial machines plus the new 24|BX 24" Resaw with DriftMaster DXIII. Professional power for serious shops.