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Page 14 - Workshop Setup & Tool Maintenance
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March 04, 2020Tips for setting up a woodworking shop in a small space. You can have a woodworking shop and still park a car in your garage.Read more -
February 26, 2020Woodturners know that dust collection is challenge when working with a lathe. The Dust Right® Lathe Dust Collection System includes several tools to help improve your lathe's dust collection.Read more -
February 20, 2020Protect your work surface or projects with one of our silicone project mats. These project mats are made from heat-resistant, easy-to-clean silicone, meaning wet glue rinses off and dried glue peels off.Read more
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February 14, 2020Bench Cookie Plus work supports feature high-friction rubber pads to hold your project rock-steady while sawing, sanding, or routing without the use of clamps.Read more
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January 22, 2020If you have a dust collection system in your shop, you may think you’re in complete control of your workshop dust situation. In reality, you’re only half way there. Unfortunately, dust collection systems don’t often do a very good job with the most pernicious aspect of the dust control problem: fine dust particles. And many actually make matters worse by letting minute particles of dust pass through their filter.Read more
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November 25, 2019Tis The Season To Give To Yourself. The season of giving is approaching fast. This year don’t forget to include yourself on the shopping list. Here are our top picks for treating yourself this holiday season.Read more
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November 21, 2019If you're like most woodworkers, a table saw is the most often used tool in your shop. Getting adequate dust collection to it should be a primary concern. But not all table saws are set up to make dust collection easy. Open based contractor saws present a particular dust collection challenge. Two of our woodworking experts offer a few tips on the subject.Read more -
Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceOctober 02, 2019Of all the tools in your shop, the dust collector takes some of the hardest beating, regular maintenance including removing the ductwork is advised. Maintaining most of the machines in your shop — table saws, planers, band saws — means keeping them running at peak performance, so they’ll do precise work. !Read more
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September 27, 2019If you're like most woodworkers, you've invested a lot in your tool collection, both financially and in the time you've spent choosing, acquiring and setting up the tools that make up your shop. But how much time have you devoted to taking good care of them? With a bit of information, a modest investment in equipment and supplies, and a little time, you can keep your tools running at peak performance year-round.Read more
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July 09, 2019Respirators and dust masks aren’t all the same – there are different kinds to choose from, as well as a rating system for efficiency. Choosing the right respirator is key. No matter how well made your respirator is, it can’t filter out hazards that it’s not designed for.Read more
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July 09, 2019A jointer can be a handy tool to have in your shop for creating perfect butt joints and repairing cupped and twisted lumber. Many woodworkers agree that, after a table saw, the number one piece of shop equipment is the jointer. One look at the versatility of this workhorse and it’s easy to see why.Read more