Do I Need a Miter Saw If I Have a Table Saw?

Do I Need a Miter Saw If I Have a Table Saw

Every home shop woodworking enthusiast has their favorite power tool, which they consider indispensable in the shop.  Perhaps it’s a miter saw, or maybe a table saw, or a planer.  But, what do you do when your space or budget …

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What is a Riving Knife on a Table Saw?

What Is A Riving Knife On A Table Saw

We all know a table saw has a blade.  Duh?  The home woodworking enthusiast also knows the blade turns toward you as you push the wood through it for your cut. But just as that branch will close in on …

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How to Sharpen Hand Planer Blades

How to Sharpen Hand Planer Blades

There’s an old story, often used by Daoist and Buddhist teachers, about an aging butcher in a small village.  He knew his working days were coming to an end, and so he took in three apprentices to teach them butchery …

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Jointer Vs. Planer: What Is The Difference?

What is the Difference Between a Jointer and a Planer

Among the many power tools in a home woodworking shop, beyond the table saw and chop saw, are jointers and planers.  For the serious woodworker, one or both of these tools can be indispensable for woodworking projects. This article will …

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What is Hook and Loop Sandpaper?

What is Hook and Loop Sandpaper

Old school woodworkers were accustomed to simply wrapping a rectangular piece of sandpaper around a small block of wood to smooth down surfaces that could accommodate the block and then use their hands to hold the paper for the harder-to-reach …

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What is a Sliding Table Saw?

What Is A Sliding Table Saw

Most woodworking enthusiasts, the home craftsman, know of compound sliding miter saws.  The blade not only moves down through the workpiece, but it also slides out through it as well.  It’s not uncommon to see a sliding miter saw in …

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How Many Amps Does a Table Saw Use?

Table Saw

You’re a woodworking enthusiast.  You know wood, and you know how to create works of beauty as well as of practical application and everyday use.  And, you’re in the midst of creating your ideal woodworking shop, perhaps in the basement or in the garage. …

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What Router Bit To Use For Door Hinge Installation

What Router Bit To Use for Door Hinges

When it comes to woodworking and door installation, you want to make sure the door hinges are properly fitted. This sets the stage for straightforward installation. Selecting the right router bit is vital for creating precise hinge mortises – the …

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