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Page 15 - Workshop Setup & Tool Maintenance
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July 03, 2019The wood shelving does a good job of keeping your various blades protected and helps you find the one you're looking for quickly. Saw blades don’t come cheap, so they deserve better storage between uses than a cardboard sleeve. This project stows 12 blades in pull-out trays. Two magnets hold each blade securely in its tray for transport. I keep four 10" blades and an eight piece dado set in mine.Read more -
July 01, 2019A powered respirator unit keeps your lungs clear of debris as well as protecting your face. Even if you have a great dust collection system, there are times you’ll need to wear respiratory protection; for example, when running a big belt sander across a panel or sawing up MDF on a table saw, both operations notorious for producing clouds of lung-choking fine dust. But to get the best protection, you must wear the right mask.Read more
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June 27, 2019While it's relatively maintenance-free, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't do regular check-ups and lubrication of your shop's drill press. A drill press is a pretty simple looking machine: just a chuck at the end of a spindle that holds a drill bit, and allows it to move up and down while it’s spinning. But there are a number of things that can get out of kilter that compromise drilling performance and accuracy.Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool Maintenance , Cutting and Shaping Wood , Jigs, Tips and Tricks , Skill Builder VideosJune 20, 2019Learn how to make zero clearance throat plate inserts for you table saw. A zero clearance insert or throat plate is one of the best upgrades you can make to a table saw. If you’re having trouble with tear-out on the bottom edge of your table saw crosscuts, or experienced the sudden shock of a narrow piece of drop-off wedging in between the saw blade and the opening in your saw’s throat plate, then you should get a zero clearance throat plate or insert.Read more
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June 07, 2019If your table saw, miter saw, or circular saw isn't cutting well, the solution may be as simple as cleaning the blade. Cleaning your saw blade is an easy way to improve your saw's cutting performance.Read more
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June 06, 2019Even the best dust collectors won't be effective if the dust hoses don't properly fit the tool dust ports. One of the easiest ways to make sure you always have the right hose connector for each tool is to measure the inside and outside diameter of each tool port and connector. This may seem like an obvious tip, but a lot of woodworkers don't take the time to measure and they often grab the wrong size hose and dust collection fittingsRead 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 -
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
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May 24, 2019A zero clearance insert or throat plate is one of the best upgrades you can make to a table saw. If you’re having trouble with tear-out on the bottom edge of your table saw crosscuts, or experienced the sudden shock of a narrow piece of drop-off wedging in between the saw blade and the opening in your saw’s throat plate, then you should get a zero clearance throat plate or insert.Read more
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May 13, 2019What type of dust mask should a woodworker wear? If you're protecting yourself from dust you should always try to capture the dust at the source with a shop vacuum or dust collection system, but you should also protect yourself by covering your nose and mouth with a good dust respirator. Whether you go with a disposable dust mask, re-usable mask, or a powered dust respirator, any of these options will help you protect your long-term health in the shop. Just pick one, then do the right thing and get in the habit of using it — whenever you’re making sawdust.Read more