Matt Hagens 
We all know the square peg in a round hole analogy, and when discussing the use of one manufacturer’s battery packs in another manufacturer’s power tools, it may very well be an apt one. Is compatibility a problem? Are they …
Spray painting latex paint with an HVLP system allows DIYers and professionals to achieve smooth, flawless finishes. This article provides best practices for setup, techniques, and troubleshooting when using HVLP guns with latex paint. We will discuss proper paint thinning, …
Have you ever wondered if pecan, known for its delicious nuts, is a hardwood or softwood? Read below to understand pecan wood’s properties, uses, and why it’s a favored choice among woodworkers and me! QUICK ANSWER: Pecan is a hardwood, …
We know dowels and dowel joinery. We’ve written about it in the past and distinguished it from biscuit joinery in an earlier piece which you will find here. Dowel joinery involves drilling holes in the two pieces being joined together, …
Lithium-ion power tool batteries (such as those from DeWALT and Kobalt) have revolutionized job sites by eliminating the need for long cords and enhancing portability and efficiency. While not crucial for home workshops, they offer convenience for commonly used cordless …
In woodworking, we often use power tools like the circular saw. But what if your saw suddenly stops? Maybe the blade gets stuck, or the battery runs low. This article will help you understand why this happens and how to …
Track saws have an enclosed blade on the saw that has a base with runners that fit inside the grooves of a track; the grooves of the track hold the saw as it is moved along the track to cut …
Did you know that the size of the blade on your table saw can significantly impact your woodworking projects? It’s a common belief that bigger always means better, but this isn’t always the case when it comes to table saw …
In woodworking, it is essential that the piece you are building is square, no matter the piece. Think of your house; if the framing wasn’t square, if the door frames weren’t square, if the room’s corners weren’t square, what a …
Pallet projects are a popular DIY hobby for, among other reasons, the materials are often free or at least very low cost. It’s also cool to show your ingenuity in coming up with unique uses for pallet furniture, benches, coffee …
Have you ever sat at a table that wobbles? Perhaps a loose screw or two at the legs is causing that wobble, or the legs and apron were not well connected to the tabletop. If you’re a woodworking enthusiast looking …
If your woodworking projects are more advanced, something beyond a simple miter cut and corners for a picture frame, you are likely familiar with a mortise and tenon joint. Maybe you made a new dining room table with turned legs …
Your home woodworking shop undoubtedly has a power saw or two or three, whether a table, circular, or band saw. If you are a new woodworker, though, your power tools list is probably short. But, if you are an experienced …
Ever hacked away at your door frames trying to recess tricky hinge hardware? I’ve got the solution! After demolishing too many perfectly good jambs, I devised a simple method for flawlessly recessing door hinges using basic tools. No more cringe-worthy …
When working with wood, you might find big gaps or holes that need fixing. These large gaps can affect the finished look of your project. This guide introduces various wood fillers designed especially for these challenges. We’ll show you the …
We’ve written previously about clamps and clamping wood being joined with glue. Among the clamps, we wrote about in that piece is the bar clamp, an indispensable clamp in your woodworking shop if you are going to be making a …
Replacing flashlight batteries is straightforward, often involving a simple switch with any available AA battery pack. However, the scenario becomes more complex with power tools, especially those in woodworking shops. This article delves into the compatibility of Milwaukee battery packs, …
A bandsaw is a power saw with a long, sharp metal blade in the form of a continuous band with very sharp teeth that rounds about two wheels, one of which is powered. The constant turning of the band forms …