The Boatswain's Call Woodworking Podcast
67 episodes Last Updated: Apr 26, 25
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
Apr 26, 2025
BCWP E15S2 - Beyond the Pale
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 us a textSupport the show
Apr 19, 2025
BCWP - Reading The Riot Act
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 us a textSupport the show
Apr 12, 2025
BCWP E13S2 - Breaking the Mold
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 us a textSupport the show
Apr 05, 2025
BCWP E12S2 - Cold Shoulder
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 us a textSupport the show
Mar 29, 2025
BCWP E11S2 - Winging It
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 textSupport the show
Mar 22, 2025
BCWP E10S2 - Spilling The Beans
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 textSupport the show
Mar 08, 2025
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!Send us a textSupport the show
Mar 01, 2025
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". Send us a textSupport the show
Feb 22, 2025
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". EnjoySend us a textSupport the show
Feb 09, 2025
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. Send us a textSupport the show