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 …
How long does it take to charge a DeWALT battery, you ask? It depends, we say. Like many questions, “it depends” is an appropriate answer. We’ll tell you why and what it depends on in a moment. There are certain …
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 …
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 …
The official brand name is BLACK+DECKER, but we will refer to it as Black & Decker or Black and Decker. What is good? What one might consider something as good for their particular use, while another might choose to go …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
So many times on these pages, we have written “the right tool for the right job.” Expecting a tool to perform in ways it was not intended is a bad habit, as it can lead to injury or, at …
My house is 130 years old, and the “cellar” is a dirt floor with original stone walls. I’m 6’1″, and have to stay low as there is only about 5 feet of space height. After tripping a breaker as I …
The DEWALT DCS570 20V Circular Saw is known for its dependable cutting power, but like all tools, it can experience issues. This article presents 6 common problems that users may encounter and provides straightforward fixes. From lithium-ion battery malfunctions to …
I own the DW735 and can attest it is a fantastic planer, the best “lunchbox” style planer on the market, in my opinion. Among the many power tools commonly found in the woodworking shop is a thickness planer. Depending on …
Once again, with the acronyms. If there isn’t a terms and terminology book for woodworking shops, there ought to be just to keep up with the acronyms. Key Points: Today’s 3-letter term is CBN, and to understand the answer to …
Woodworkers tend to be pretty free in expressing frustration or anger with their power tools. The things that get said to them are NSFW, to be sure. Bulletin boards among woodworkers are filled with complaints and venting just as much …