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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 86
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
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.
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".
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 …
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…
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 se…
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
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…
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 …
Episode 38 - Changing Tack
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 sail…
BCWP Episode 37 - Pluck Yew
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 th…
Episode 36 - Cut of Your Jib
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.
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BCWP Episode 35 - Loose Cannon
Esther is with me to talk about all the awesome types of drill bits. Our cool tool is a very special type of drill bit. We introduce the sailor term "loose Cannon" and preview our next episode.
BCWP Episode 34 - Learn the Ropes
Esther and I are reporting on our findings at the Sioux Falls Woodworking Expo! We also have a cool took and the sailor term "Learning the ropes". Enjoy!
BCWP Episode 33 - High and Dry
This is the fourth and final part of our wood finishing series. Esther banters with me about the sailor term "high and dry" and we have a cool tool. We have several tips and lists pitting the various…
BCWP Episode 32 - Above Board
Part 3 of our tour of wood finishes, a cool tool, and the sailor term "Above Board".
This week Esther and I talk about wax-based finishes and some alternative finishes that don't easily fit into other…
Episode 31 - Cut and Run
This week is part 2 of our wood finishing series and we are talking oil finishes and stains. Esther joins me for witty banter, a cool tool, and the sailor term "Cut and Run". Enjoy
BCWP Episode 30 - Feeling Blue
This week we start a multi-part series on wood finishing. Esther is with me with a cool tool and the sailor term "Feeling blue". Stand fast for all you need to know about wood finish and how to choos…
Episode 29 - The Bitter End
Episode 29 Take Two! Wow, just wow. This fallible mortal managed to upload episode 28 in 29's place. I am sure you all listened to the whole episode again because it was so good, but here is the genu…
Episode 28 - Red Herring
This week Esther reads listener questions, I talk about leaving clues for your future self, and the sailor term Red Herring. Keep those questions coming and let's get Kraken!
Episode 27 - Nerds!
This week Esther is with me talking about screams, nightmare bugs, a cool tool, the sailor term "Chewing the fat", and all things nerd woodworking project. Happy 4th of July and Enjoy!