Woodworkers and carpenters are crafting everything they make from an inherently flawed and organic material, which means a lot of preparation has to be done to get it looking smooth and shiny by the time the project is finished. It… Read More
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Essential Power Tools for Installing Wood Floors
If you’re thinking about installing wood floors in your home, you might be wondering what power tools you’ll need to get the job done effectively. While you will need quite a few manual tools to complete this work, there are… Read More
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How to Stay Safe While Using a Table Saw
Last week we discussed SawStop, a company that makes highly specialized table saws that use unique technology to greatly lower the risk of serious injury for any carpenter or woodworker using one. If you don’t have one of these specialty… Read More
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Is a SawStop Table Saw Worth the Investment?
Power tools are amazing. They make many jobs go faster and smoother with a cleaner result. However, they can also be dangerous. With all of their fast-moving apparatuses, they can be a serious hazard if you’re not careful. Every year,… Read More
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Product Spotlight: Festool Guide Rail FSK FSK 670
When you’re a woodworker or carpenter, a guide system is a very important tool in your workshop. These systems make every project faster and easier so that you can produce better results faster without breaking a sweat.
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Safety Gear for Woodworkers
Carpenters and woodworkers need to take careful consideration of their safety at all times while they work. Aside from the dangers of power tools, wood as a medium presents its own set of safety hazards. Keeping all safety concerns in… Read More
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Festool Accessories for an Orbital Sander
Power sanders are a must-have for many builders, including woodworkers and carpenters. They make it easy to smooth out rough edges and shave off millimeters for that perfect fit, but accessories add extra utility and ease of use to these… Read More
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Table Saw Safety Tips
Whenever you’re working with power tools, one of the most important things to consider is whether you’re practicing good safety. Especially when using a table saw, such as the SawStop Jobsite Saw Pro, safety is essential. Table saws account for… Read More
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Use Shop Lights to Brighten Up Your Workspace
When considering necessities for a workspace, it’s common to forget about lighting. It might seem like an extra that isn’t necessary, but a dark workspace is a hazard to both the worker and the project. Utilizing shop lights such as… Read More
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Product Spotlight: Festool Planer HL 850 E-F-Plus
When it comes to carpentry, one of the essential tools is an electric planer. These are a critical component of any project because they are the secret to a perfectly smooth finish as well as some architectural flair, both of… Read More