I really enjoy the splinters podcast! I really enjoy listening to Gary’s perspective. It’s always very thoughtful and practical. Great to have on while working in the shop!

Gary has a good honest tale to tell about his path into woodworking and what it means to him. He discusses all aspects of the tools of the trade and the trade itself with great analogies and experiences he has had. His articles in FWW mag and books like Taunton’s Joinery book attest to his respected skillset as a woodworker. Good humble stuff here.

I’m not a woodworker, but I’ve listened to several Splinters episodes after looking for podcasts on recovering from mistakes. It’s hard to stop listening to these episodes! Although I don’t understand the woodworking/craftsman language, I find Gary’s wisdom about navigating work and life so calming. Thank you.

Be Thor, like woodwork so goes life. Gary’s deep dive into the mind of the woodworker is both familiar and fun. Words are like old friends.

Really enjoy Gary’s musings and lessons. He shares what he’s learned - the good and bad. Appreciate his intellect and keeping his podcast “grown-up” instead of always trying to be funny like some in this genre. Listen carefully and you will catch the constant thread of great encouragement. Never thought musings on various tools could be so entertaining. Point of interest: actually the Phillips screw and driver were invented by John P Robertson in 1932. Robertson sold his patent to Henry Phillips after not being able to get interest in it. Phillips was a businessman who drive its popularity.

Gary doesn’t just give us information but he’s good at voicing what is going through our minds as we work or screw up or do well. This is very informative but in a realistic manner. Thanks Gary.

Good and insightful info explained in an understandable manner. Keep up the good work Gary.

A full time woodworker myself I enjoyed the thoughts and insights. I have found that a percentage of the art of woodworking is in the act of staying in business. Cheers!

Great review.