You own a table saw to make accurate, square, and parallel cuts to timber using the rip fence and miter gauge. When we work with shop-bought timber, even rough-sawn pieces, dimensional accuracy is rarely a problem for us. However, if you’re like me, you have a pile of off-cuts and salvaged timber stacked in the […]
This article will introduce the featherboard, an accessory for use on table saws. We use table saws to achieve accuracy when cross-cutting, ripping, or bevelling timber. Yet, we gain that accuracy only when the wood is held flat to the table along its length and the edge is running flush along the rip fence. Any […]
Continuing our search for the best table saw, today we have the Delta 36-6023 10-inch table saw review. I’ll be looking at it on a stand-alone basis to understand build quality, price, and performance. Then, I’ll look at alternative table saws for comparison. Regular readers know that I’ve had a love-hate relationship with table saws […]
Have you ever looked around and wondered how that bunch of keys you’re holding got shaped to be the way you are? Or maybe how that fine piece of furniture was cut and shaped so perfectly from a piece of wood into what you’re using now in your day-to-day activities? Well, the comparing an Angle …
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Is your miter saw making crooked cuts? Worry no more as simple adjustments to the saw fence and blade will restore your straight and accurate cuts. In this post, our major focus is on Adjusting Your Miter Saw for Accurate Cuts. We have two adjustments to make on a miter saw. Horizontal changes involve resetting …
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Wood carving is a fun art that is very rewarding when your designs start to take shape. This hobby involves minimal investment in tools and supplies to carve out custom designs. For serious woodworkers, wood carving is a lifelong passion, but it takes patience, dedication, and attention to detail to get it right. Various carving …
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When you need a stealthy way to cut a padlock after losing your keys, try a pair of bolt cutters. Bolt cutters are heavy-duty pliers for cutting metal rods and thick wire. Primarily, these pliers are for cutting bolts but you can use them to cut thick and hard metal. A lot of people use […]
Wire stripper pliers should be your first option for stripping wires and cables. But when you can’t find them, you can try using side cutters or linesman pliers. Here is how to do it.
When working with sheet metal, metal stud framing, ductwork, or any sheet material, you need different types of hand tools to mold and cut the material. One of them is a pair of tin snips. These are great tin knocking pliers for cutting sheet metal and plastic sheet materials. In this article, you will learn […]
When building HVAC plenums or installing a duct takeoff collar on a ventilation system, you will need to cut into the ductwork to fit different parts. Sometimes you may cut rectangular holes and other times round holes and curves. While you could use a hole saw, dremel, or jig saw to cut holes and shapes […]