Matt Hagens 
We like our table saw. It’s a great tool for ripping plywood or other boards, but it can do much more. We use it often, maybe not as often as the chop saw, but still quite often. But what do …
We recently wrote about lathes and, in particular, a mandrel, a tool used with lathes that hold a work piece at the center so the spin of the piece is balanced. This is an essential element of turnery, and it …
Ever found yourself in the middle of a project, only to be halted by a drained battery? As a woodworker, I know the importance of efficient tool use, and a key factor is understanding ‘How Long Do DeWALT Batteries Take …
If you’ve read previous articles I’ve written, you know my brother is a turnery artist in Boston. His work is stunningly beautiful, true works of art. I especially loved his spring 2022 collection from spalted maple. His lathe talent is …
Sometimes what we think will be good turns out not to be so much. Whether it’s a paint color that looked good on the chip but turned out to be too light or too dark for the room, or a …
Interior trim work signals you are nearing the end of the carpentry work for that reno job or room addition in your home. It is the “home” stretch if you will. Window and door trim, maybe some crown moulding, maybe …
In restaurant kitchens, you are likely to see plastic cutting boards used. They are color-coded and used for a specific cutting purpose: vegetables on one, raw chicken on another, cooked chicken on a third, then fish, raw meat, cooked meat, …
This question often surfaces among both new and experienced woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts. I understand the dilemma of choosing the right brand that balances quality with affordability. Black and Decker, a name synonymous with power tools, offers a range that …
Our woodworking projects go in cycles. A burst of enthusiasm overcomes us, and we rush to the shop for the next project. Or, a particular need arises, whether it’s a desk for one of the kids or a new platform …
No matter how many times I watch the SawStop video demo using a hot dog to show how quickly the blade stops spinning when it comes in contact with the dog, it still amazes me. The mark left on the …
We all know the dangers of woodworking. Power tools, and even hand tools, when not used properly and without taking the proper precautions, can cause great harm, and we must be careful. There is a reason why we recommend eye …
Table saws are the beasts of the woodworking shop. They do a lot of “heavy lifting” in breaking down large pieces of wood and plywood of various dimensions. They are also a source of danger to the woodworker who is …
These are the days of manufactured this and engineered that. We see plant-based burgers and sausages at the market, engineered to look, feel, and taste like meat. It doesn’t stop there, though, as news recently has included stories about manufactured …
We all have our favorite brands and our favorite saws from those brands to stock our woodworking shop with, and there are a multitude of choices. One of those brand choices is the Makita LS1219L. It is much to compel …
Pallets have become popular for woodworking shop use for several reasons, not the least of which is you can often find them free of charge. Free is a good thing when you are looking for stock to use in the …
DeWALT is a quality name in the power tool world, and most of us likely have at least one of their tools in our woodworking shop. Its cordless drill is a very popular tool, a generally reliable and durable tool …
We’re used to cutting wood with both power tools and hand tools. After all, it’s a woodworking shop, and our projects involve working with wood. However, sometimes we incorporate a metal into our work. Perhaps it’s a piece of furniture, …
Air compressors are not the most common of features in a woodworking shop, although they do come in handy on job sites to power nailers and in painting around the house. But air compressors did not make our list of …