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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceMarch 16, 2022So you've taken the plunge and purchased a new track saw—congratulations, and welcome to the world of straight-shooting, portable saws! This guide will help you unpack some of the extraordinary versatility that track saws can bring to your shop and to your worksite. We'll cover the best ways to get the most out of your saw, and we'll sprinkle in some tips to make using it more convenient and satisfying.Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceMarch 11, 2022Here you have a great opportunity to improve your woodworking and help your tools age gracefully at the same time.Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceMarch 10, 2022In woodworking, friction is the enemy, and that makes keeping your tools clean and free of pitch and resin buildup extremely important.Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceMarch 08, 2022Keeping your saws in proper alignment is of paramount importance to performance and accuracy. Once set up and adjusted, quality woodworking machinery generally stays in alignment for a long period. But vibration and continued use will eventually cause even the best machinery to go out of adjustment.Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceMarch 04, 2022All tools have specific terminology that applies to them. Here is a short list of some terms that apply to table saws.Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceMarch 03, 2022If 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?Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceMarch 01, 2022Table saws are tremendously versatile, but much of that capability comes from a number of jigs and accessories that can be employed to enhance the basic machine.Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceFebruary 22, 2022What do you do when your band saw blade doesn't make consistent cuts?Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceFebruary 01, 2022Table saws are perhaps the most multi-talented tools of the modern workshop, and the right tools and setup will let you tap into all of those talents. This guide will provide some handy tips to get you started so you can get the most from your saw. We'llRead more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceJanuary 24, 2022What kind of dust collection is best for a shop with limited space?Read more
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January 24, 2022Build a lathe-based tool holder to make your turning more efficient. An easy weekend project.Read more