We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at a bad idea, a gorgeous burl, and a wood block floor. Tool News Quick Bites Ryobi Releasing New Tabless Batteries: Ryobi is expanding their selction of tabless batteries with new 8Ah and 12Ah models.  Tabless batteries, which run cooler and can provide more power, are especially nice in these larger capacities for things like miter saws, or chain saws. I’d be remiss if I didn’t note that the 12Ah almost looks like it was stretched in Photoshop. Just look at that absolute unit: Bosch Announces Cordless Air Compressor : I originally included this because I thought it was a new category of tool, but turns out I just haven’t been paying enough attention, and several other companies have the same thing.…