What Size Miter Saw Do I Need?
Does size matter? It’s a question often asked, and in woodworking, size does matter when it comes to your power …
How Many Watts Does a Reciprocating Saw Use?
Watts that you say? What is a watt? And how many of them do I need to run my reciprocating …
Will DEWALT Batteries Fit Ryobi Tools?
We all know the square peg in a round hole analogy, and when discussing the use of one manufacturer’s battery …
Can You Spray Latex Paint With an HVLP Gun?
There is something meditative about using a brush to paint or stain a furniture workpiece after you’ve worked hard to …
Is Pecan a Hardwood or Softwood?
Pecan pie is one of my favorites, warm, crunchy with those pecan nuts on top, gooey, and with a scoop …
What is a Doweling Jig?
We know dowels and dowel joinery. We’ve written about it in the past and distinguished it from biscuit joinery in …
Are Kobalt and DEWALT Batteries Interchangeable?
The advent of lithium-ion batteries freed us from being tethered to the cord on jobsites, making our work so much …
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Tips for When Your Circular Saw Stops Mid Cut
Those of us who engage in woodworking projects understand safety requirements like goggles and masks and make it a point …
How Does a Track Saw Work?
Who had a model train set when they were young? It was a great joy of youth to have a …
Can You Use a Smaller Blade On a Table Saw?
We know that square pegs do not fit in round holes. We played that game when we were kids. Now …
What is a Combination Square Used For?
In woodworking, it is essential that the piece you are building is square, no matter the piece. Think of your …
What Grit Sandpaper For Pallet Wood to Start a Project?
Pallet projects are a popular DIY hobby for, among other reasons, the materials are often free or at least very …
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How to Attach Table Legs to Apron
Have you ever sat for dinner at a table that wobbles? Perhaps a loose screw or two at the legs …
How Does a Festool Domino Work?
If your woodworking projects are more advanced, something beyond a simple miter cut and corners for a picture frame, you …
What is The Scroll Saw Used For?
Your home woodworking shop undoubtedly has a power saw or two or three, whether a table, circular, or band saw. …
How to Recess Door Hinges
When you go through a door, you only pay attention to two things: the door handle, and that it opens. …
How to Use Wood Filler for Large Gaps
In a previous post here, we wrote about wood fillers, water-based, petroleum-based, and make-it-yourself. We also discussed wood putty, epoxy …
What is a Bar Clamp Used For?
We’ve written previously about clamps and clamping wood being joined with glue. Among the clamps, we wrote about in that …