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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Let’s examine the specifics of amps, watts, and volts and how these factors impact your table saw’s performance. Whether you’re setting up a new workshop or fine-tuning an existing one, understanding these electrical fundamentals is key to ensuring your table …
How many power tools, or more specifically saws, are there to choose from for your woodworking shop? And among them all, which ones are better to have than others? Are some considered indispensable? From table to band, to jig, to circular, miter, chop, reciprocating, and …
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 …
When you’re shopping for sandpaper, grit size is one of the most important things to get right. Coarse grits (40–80) remove material quickly, medium grits (100–150) help smooth surfaces, and fine to extra-fine grits (180–320+) are ideal for prepping a …