The Boatswain's Call Woodworking Podcast
A woodworking podcast with a piratical twist for hobby woodworkers, makers, and craftsmen of every skill level. Featuring cool tools, woodworking topics, shop talk, listener questions, crafty guests, craft beer, sailor lingo, and more. Come on a high-seas adventure with the Boatswain to improve your craft and be entertained.
Episodes
62 episodes
BCWP E9S2 - The Writing Is On The Wall
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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23:09
BCWP E8S2 - By Hook Or By Crook
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". ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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26:29
BCWP E7S2 - Fair Winds & Following Seas
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
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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22:58
BCWP E6S2 - Sawbuck
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:10
BCWP - Hammer and Tongues
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".
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:53
BCWP S2E4 - Nelson's Blood
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:27
BCWP - Turn a Blind Eye
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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50:43
Episode 2 - Davy Jones
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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26:19
Episode 1 S2 - Two Ships Passing in The Night
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 N...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:18
Episode 52 - Chock Full
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" ...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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21:08
Episode 51 - At Loggerheads
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
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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40:04
BCWP Episode 50 - Toe The Line
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 yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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48:02
BCWP Episode 49 - Fiddly Bits
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
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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38:47
BCWP Episode 48 - Overhaul
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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44:03
BCWP Episode 47 - Taken Aback
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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32:32
BCWP Episode 46 - Jury Rigged
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. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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41:16
BCWP Episode 45 - Square Meal
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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51:10
BCWP Episode 44 - Son of a Gun
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".
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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46:16
Episode 43 - Hunky Dory
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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45:21
BCWP Episode 25 - Turn To
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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49:51
BCWP Episode 42 - Smart as Paint
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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51:35
Episode 41 - Pipe Down
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
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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29:54
Episode 40 - Wind Out of Our Sails
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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40:18
Episode 39 - Hand Over Fist
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 wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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39:23