The Boatswain's Call Woodworking Podcast

Our 100th episode and our last. Esther and James recall the journey and talk about what the future holds for the Boatswain's Call Woodworking brand. Send a textSupport the show

James and the girls talk about going "barking mad" and fixing common mistakes in the woodshop.Send a textSupport the show

This week, Esther and James talk about cold weather and the woodshop. Send a textSupport the show

James, Esther, and a plus one are here to talk about glue. We also have the phrase "in a sticky situation" to dig into. Send a textSupport the show

Esther and James talk about "overhauling" furniture in this episode. Send a textSupport the show

This week, Esther and James have an important announcement. They also talk about sales in the small woodworking world.Send a textSupport the show

Happy Halloween! Esther and James talk about whatever the future holidays have in store.Send a textSupport the show

This week, my neighbor Seamus joins me to talk about his livelihood, sales. In this first episode on sales, we talk about turning your sawdust-making ambition into dollars. In this first segment, we talk about starting out with the first steps. Turning your shop talent into marketable products that sell. Oh, and we also dig into the term "Selling Snake Oil", enjoy. Send a textSupport the show

This week, James and Esther talk about game design. Whether you want to make a new game from scratch, add a twist to an old game, or mix some known concepts into a new one, this is the episode for you. We also talk about the not-so-mysterious but thematic phrase "throw your hat in the ring". Enjoy.Send a textSupport the show

Halloween is just around the corner, and in this episode, James and Esther talk about some unique ideas to elevate your Halloween decorations. Send a textSupport the show

James and Esther talk about "going the extra mile", story sticks, and the current project - a mini basketball connect four game. EnjoySend a textSupport the show

Part three of the sharpening series.Send a textSupport the show

Part 2 of the sharpening series. Send a textSupport the show

This week, James and Esther do a deep dive into the world of sharpening. As Fall arrives and shops get busy, there is likely to be a little cleaning and space prep to include sharpening up tools. In this first part of a multi-part topic we start with some of the basics, including various sharpening methods and common mistakes.We also talk about the term "Sharp as a tack". Enjoy!Send a textSupport the show

Today James and Esther talk about gaming tables and have a phrase about the game being worth the candles used to light it. Send a textSupport the show

In this episode, the Captain and the Boatswain talk about Escape room puzzles and more about the Dautless project. EnjoySend a textSupport the show

This week, the Captain joins me again, and we talk about The Dauntless, escape room puzzles and more. Send a textSupport the show

This week, James and Esther talk about the word "POSH", wooden workout equipment, Woodshop etiquette, and the all-important woodshop med-kit.Send a textSupport the show

This week, we are talking about Wood and Water. How wood and water are used together and their relationship in every facet imaginable. We also get into the Term "Dead in the Water". Enjoy.Send a textSupport the show

This week, James and Esther talk about what came before drywall, the term "crackpot," and how to make canvas stretcher frames. EnjoySend a textSupport the show

This week, Esther and I discuss creating fake beams and pillars. We also talk about floating shelves, indirect lighting, shave horses, and the phrase "Jury-Rigged".Send a textSupport the show

This week, James and Esther talk about book binding, the process, and the tools involved. The term "Crocodile Tears" and its origin. Most of the tools are wooden and can be made in your shop. We also talk about cutting clean circles out of things and how to make wooden threads. Send a textSupport the show

This week Esther and I do a state of the podcast and talk about the phrase "work your salt".Send a textSupport the show

This week, James and Esther talk about lawn games. A list of 20 lawn games, familiar and new, along with directions, history, and fun facts. They also have the term "In the limelight" and its origin. Enjoy!Send a textSupport the show

This week James and Esther talk about their current projects involving some woodworking adjacent skills. They talk about the origins of the term "the whole nine yards" offering up a cool tool. They also talk about drywall work and the tools you need versus the ones you can skip.Send a textSupport the show

This week we talk about pool tables and dartboards. We get into some details on how these games are made and where they evolved from. We also dig into the oragins of the term "Bullseye" and offer up a cool tool you may not have known about. Send a textSupport the show

This week James and Esther talk about the project graveyard and how to build momentum to get those forgotten projects done. There is also a cool tool and the phrase "The real McCoy" along with some current projects.. Send a textSupport the show

This week James and Esther talk about joints with a cool tool and the phrase "in the groove". Send a textSupport the show

This week Esther and James talk about trimwork, the phrase "saved by the bell", a cool tool, then bird houses and bat boxes. Send a textSupport the show

This week, we talke about scrap wood and whether hoarding it is a bad thing. Making chopsticks and quick boxes for gifts. We also talk about the term "Mad as a hatter".Send a textSupport the show

This week, Esther and James talk about the all-important sticky stuff, glue. How does it work? What different kinds are there? A cool tool and term are in there as always. Enjoy.Send a textSupport the show

This week, Esther and James talk about what tools would have been aboard ships of sail in their respective times. The term "Not enough room to swing a cat", quick and easy saw horses, and some of our recent projects.Send a textSupport the show

This week, Esther and James talk about Balsa and basswood. Their qualities and uses along with some interesting factoids. We also get into the phrase "Beyond the pale", its oragin and meaning. There are some cool tools and the largest historical ship gathering in the world. Send a textSupport the show

This week, James and Esther discuss wood bending in its various forms. The term "Reading the Riot Act" and the Shinto rasp is the cool tool of the week. Send a textSupport the show

This week we talk you through deep pour casting resin for things like River tables. A vacuum chamber is our cool tool in this episode and we have the term "Breaking the Mould". Thank you for listening, enjoy.Send a textSupport the show

This week we have the phrase "cold shoulder", the froe is our cool tool.  We are talking about how lumber is processed and how to impress with grain matching. Send a textSupport the show

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 a textSupport the show

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 a textSupport the show

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 a textSupport the show

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 a textSupport the show

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". EnjoySend a textSupport the show

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 a textSupport the show

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 a textSupport the show

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 a textSupport the show

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 a textSupport the show

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 a textSupport the show

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 a textSupport the show

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 a textSupport the show

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. EnjoySend a textSupport the show

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 a textSupport the show