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 Center’s Iron Grip: An Ode to Nova Tool Chucks

The Center’s Iron Grip: An Ode to Nova Tool Chucks

A silvered geometry of steel, four petals of iron forged in the cold wait for the rough-hewn weight of walnut, the gnarled burl, the oak’s unwritten story. Here, the scroll-work...

The Center’s Iron Grip: An Ode to Nova Tool Chucks

A silvered geometry of steel, four petals of iron forged in the cold wait for the rough-hewn weight of walnut, the gnarled burl, the oak’s unwritten story. Here, the scroll-work...

Buying Firewood 101: How to Get What You Pay For (And Avoid Getting Burned)

Buying Firewood 101: How to Get What You Pay Fo...

Don't get burned by firewood scams. Learn the real math behind a "cord," how to spot a fake measurement, and why your moisture meter is your best friend.

Buying Firewood 101: How to Get What You Pay Fo...

Don't get burned by firewood scams. Learn the real math behind a "cord," how to spot a fake measurement, and why your moisture meter is your best friend.

Big Changes Ahead: Why We’re Becoming Bad Owl Tool

Big Changes Ahead: Why We’re Becoming Bad Owl Tool

We're rebranding from Norfolk Wood Shop to Bad Owl Tool. I'm breaking down exactly why we're changing our name, expanding our reach, and launching our own tools.

Big Changes Ahead: Why We’re Becoming Bad Owl Tool

We're rebranding from Norfolk Wood Shop to Bad Owl Tool. I'm breaking down exactly why we're changing our name, expanding our reach, and launching our own tools.

Love at First Turn: Why the Laguna REVO 24|36 is the Ultimate Valentine’s Gift

Love at First Turn: Why the Laguna REVO 24|36 i...

Forget the roses. This Valentine's Day, give the gift of 3HP and a 24-inch swing. Discover why the Laguna REVO 24|36 is the ultimate upgrade for woodturners.

Love at First Turn: Why the Laguna REVO 24|36 i...

Forget the roses. This Valentine's Day, give the gift of 3HP and a 24-inch swing. Discover why the Laguna REVO 24|36 is the ultimate upgrade for woodturners.

Late Night Hustle: CAD, Heavy Metal, Grizzly, a...

It’s getting deep into the night here at Norfolk Wood Shop, and while the neighborhood is quiet, the digital side of the shop is moving at full speed. There’s something...

Late Night Hustle: CAD, Heavy Metal, Grizzly, a...

It’s getting deep into the night here at Norfolk Wood Shop, and while the neighborhood is quiet, the digital side of the shop is moving at full speed. There’s something...

The 4% Irish Woodworker: Why Intentional Design...

A DNA test revealed that a lifelong assumption of heritage was only 4% of the story. This discovery highlights why Norfolk Wood Shop is built on intentionality, from the purple...

The 4% Irish Woodworker: Why Intentional Design...

A DNA test revealed that a lifelong assumption of heritage was only 4% of the story. This discovery highlights why Norfolk Wood Shop is built on intentionality, from the purple...