BCWP Episode 37 - Pluck Yew

The Boatswain's Call Woodworking Podcast

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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!

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BCWP E11S2 - Winging It 26:51

4 дні тому26:51

26:51

No idea what this week's episode is about. We do have the term "winging it" a cool tool and talk about winging it. Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP E10S2 - Spilling The Beans 43:31

11 днів тому43:31

43:31

This week, James and Ester discuss "spilling the beans," rust, shellack, and laser cleaning. There are fun facts and surprises, for Esther, in-store. Enjoy. Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP E9S2 - The Writing Is On The Wall 23:09

25 днів тому23:09

23:09

This week Esther and James talk about woodworking as it relates to gunsmithing. The cool tool is a ring cutter for your drill press. We also have the term "The writing is on the wall" and Esther takes a ship naming quiz. Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP E8S2 - By Hook Or By Crook 26:29

5 weeks тому26:29

26:29

This week Esther is here and we are talking about puzzle boxes and hidden things. This includes false bottoms, hidden drawers, and even secret passageways. we also talk about the GOAT modular multi tool and the term "by hook or by crook". Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP E7S2 - Fair Winds & Following Seas 22:58

6 weeks тому22:58

22:58

Esther and I are alive again and back with some 3d printing for the woodshop. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "Fair winds and following seas". Enjoy Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP E6S2 - Sawbuck 30:10

7 weeks тому30:10

30:10

This week Esther and I talked about woodworking in survival situations and our favorite survival show. We also have the term "sawbuck" and a cool tool for you. Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP - Hammer and Tongues 28:53

9 weeks тому28:53

28:53

This week Esther and I talk about my totally healthy and not at all obsessive love of hammers. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "Going at it hammer and tongues". Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP S2E4 - Nelson's Blood 41:27

10 weeks тому41:27

41:27

Esther is on to ask me about Jigs. We also have a cool tool that will help keep your shop glue spill free. We also talk about the legend of "Nelson's Blood". Enjoy! Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP - Turn a Blind Eye 50:43

11 weeks тому50:43

50:43

This week the Captain joins me to talk about small things that take your projects from good to great. We also have the sailor term "Turn a Blind Eye" and a cool tool to help you see. Enjoy. Send us a text Support the show

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Episode 2 - Davy Jones 26:19

12 weeks тому26:19

26:19

This week Esther and I make our predictions for woodworking in 2025. We also talk about the phrases and theories on the origins of Davy Jones. Send us a text Support the show

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Episode 1 S2 - Two Ships Passing in The Night 27:18

13 weeks тому27:18

27:18

Hello, and Happy New Year! We are back in the new year with some wood terminology and some updates about the channel. I talk about what is on the bench and its challenges. I also get into a cool tool, the sailor term "Two Ships Passing in The Night". Send us a text Support the show

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Episode 51 - At Loggerheads 40:04

14 weeks тому40:04

40:04

This week this loggerhead is joined by his lovely wife Esther to talk about woodworking improvements to the home and furnishings. We also have the sailor term "At Loggerheads" and a cool tool. Enjoy Send us a text Support the show

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Episode 52 - Chock Full 21:08

14 weeks тому21:08

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We made it! A full year of woodworking, sailor terms, guests, cool tools, beer tastings, and adventure. Esther and I wrap up a successful year of on-time podcasting and what next year may look like. We also have the sailor term "Chock-a-block" and its relation to the term "Chock full", and a cool tool. We look back on this year along our journey and what milestones we achieved. Thank you so much for listening. See you next year. Send us a text Support the show…

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BCWP Episode 50 - Toe The Line 48:02

15 weeks тому48:02

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! Send us a text Support the show…

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BCWP Episode 49 - Fiddly Bits 38:47

16 weeks тому38:47

38:47

This week Esther and I talk about the fiddly bits of wood weaving and inlay. There are more types of both than you thought. We also have a cool tool and the sailor term "take it down a peg". Enjoy Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP Episode 48 - Overhaul 44:03

17 weeks тому44:03

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. Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP Episode 47 - Taken Aback 32:32

18 weeks тому32:32

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. Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP Episode 46 - Jury Rigged 41:16

19 weeks тому41:16

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. Check out SE SD Rought Sawn Lumber at: https://www.sesdroughsawnlumber.com/ Or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/755490547883723/ Send us a text Support the show…

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BCWP Episode 45 - Square Meal 51:10

20 weeks тому51:10

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. Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP Episode 44 - Son of a Gun 46:16

21 weeks тому46:16

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". Send us a text Support the show

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Episode 43 - Hunky Dory 45:21

22 weeks тому45:21

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! Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP Episode 25 - Turn To 49:51

23 weeks тому49:51

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. Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP Episode 42 - Smart as Paint 51:35

24 weeks тому51:35

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! If you need something painted and are in the Sioux Falls area you can find Dylan at the following: East to West Painting (605) 360-3821 EasttoWestPaint.com Facebook.com/EasttoWestPaint Send us a text Support the show…

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Episode 41 - Pipe Down 29:54

25 weeks тому29:54

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 Send us a text Support the show

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Episode 40 - Wind Out of Our Sails 40:18

26 weeks тому40:18

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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 Send us a text Support the show…

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Episode 39 - Hand Over Fist 39:23

27 weeks тому39:23

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. Send us a text Support the show…

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Episode 38 - Changing Tack 52:21

28 weeks тому52:21

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! Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP Episode 37 - Pluck Yew 46:19

29 weeks тому46:19

46:19

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Episode 36 - Cut of Your Jib 39:29

30 weeks тому39:29

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 Send us a text Support the show

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BCWP Episode 35 - Loose Cannon 45:33

31 weeks тому45:33