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October 26, 2018A solid workbench vise is like an extra set of very strong hands, and having one can actually improve your work: As long as it's attached to a sturdy workbench, a bench vise will hold a workpiece in a still and relatively vibration free state and help you make smoother saw cuts, more steady plane strokes, or even get your sanding done faster.Read more -
October 26, 2018Pocket hole joinery isn't new. The speed and reliability of the technique have made it a favorite in furniture manufacturing and cabinet shops for decades. But for the small shop and weekend woodworker, pocket hole joinery took a giant leap forward in 1990, when Craig Sommerfield brought out the first commercially available model of his remarkable Kreg Jig.Read more
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October 26, 2018I am starting a few craft projects using whole chunks of tree limbs, limb crotches, and natural divides. I want to keep the bark on the pieces. I’m going to cut pieces to length, and then need to use some kind of sealer on the pieces before I start carving or sanding, and I want to retain as much of the bark as possible for the look I am trying to get.Read more
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October 23, 2018Whether you’re drilling hinge cup recesses, hogging out a mortise, cutting a batch of wood plugs or countersinking some pilot holes, a drill press makes easy work of it all. Here’s a versatile, accurate tool every shop should have. The question is, how much drill press do you really need? After testing eight benchtop models, I’ll argue that it’s less than we may think. Chris Marshall took the top benchtop drill presses on the market to task, and picked his favorite out of the bunch. !-Read more
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October 23, 2018Buying a table saw is one of the most important investments a woodworker can make. If you're in the market for your first saw or ready to step up to a better model, keep reading. We'll bring you up to speed on table saw types and classes, what to look for in any table saw, and how to choose a model that suits your woodworking style and budget.Read more
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October 23, 2018Which is better, a quick and easy biscuit joint, or a good old fashioned doweled joint? Most woodworkers will tell you that it depends on the situation, and on what you are trying to achieve. Still, the two joinery methods are frequently held up to direct comparison. And when they are, a variety of opinions emerge.Read more
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October 21, 2018Want a full-featured drill press for a drill/driver price? Ryobi could be your machine. It comes with handy variable speed, digital rpm readout, lasers, task light and the most clamp-friendly table of them all. This machine delivers more in a benchtop drill press than many floor-standing models costing significantly more.Read more -
Categories: WoodturningOctober 19, 2018Pen turning has always attracted woodworkers with a taste for highly finished, eye-catching work and a need or desire to keep their investment in space, money and time to a minimum. With a compact set of tools and equipment and a very modest investment in supplies, almost anyone can be cranking out hand turned pens and other small turnings in a very short time, with results that are “as good as it gets.”Read more