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June 04, 2019You can make your own custom stain color using latex paint. Turn your favorite paint color into a wood stain by thinning the paint with water.Read more -
June 04, 2019Learn the names and functions of each part of a woodworking lathe. You'll learn the answers to questions about lathes, such as: How is lathe speed controlled? How is the wood supported by the lathe? Is a heavier lathe better than a light weight lathe? What is a lathe banjo? What are the ways?Read more
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June 04, 2019Learn how to make a raised panel door using cuts from your standard table saw. We'll show all the small steps you'll need to make this project a breeze.Read more
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June 04, 2019This DIY circular saw cutting guide will help you make straight and accurate cuts with your circular saw. Learn how to make this saw guide. You only need a couple pieces of thin sheet stock to make this guide and it will work with just about any circular saw. You can also make the same type of cutting guide for your jig saw.Read more
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June 03, 2019Learn how to sand your bowl and faceplate turning projects smooth.Read more
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June 03, 2019How to use a hand plane and a miter shooting board to make your corner miters fit perfectly. A miter shooting board, also known as a miter shoot, is simply a jig that guides your hand plane to cut perfect 45 degree miters. This is a great jig to help you make picture frames with nice tight corner miters.Read more
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May 28, 2019Take a break from building your woodworking projects to make sure you’re stocked up on the supplies that you use on almost every project. Whether you’re sanding, doing a glue-up, applying finish or cleaning your bits and blades, there are supplies here you’re going to need for almost everything you build. !Read more -
May 28, 2019In most cases a band saw blade should be square and perpendicular to the band saw table. Here's a simple way to check your band saw blade and all you need is a scrap block of wood.Read more
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May 28, 2019Learn how to sand your spindle turning projects smooth.Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool Maintenance , Routers and CNCs , Tool Reviews , Skill Builder VideosMay 28, 2019This compact and portable router table is ideal for small shops and jobsite use. The folding base on the Rockler Convertible Benchtop Router Table can be quickly reconfigured for benchtop use, wall-mounted use, or collapsed entirely for storage or transport. In addition, the unique router plate lets you quickly remove the router for freehand use, then dock it again for table use—the compact size of the plate makes it light and nimble in freehand applications.Read more
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May 28, 2019What are the parts of a table saw? Take a closer look at the main parts and features you will find on most table saws, including the tabletop, throat plate, blade, arbor, motor, trunnions, hand wheels, stationary base, mobile base, fence, miter gauge, guard system, riving knife, splitter, and flesh-detecting safety systems.Read more