Tool Sharpening 101: Stones
Different types of sharpening stones exist for a reason – there is not one type or style of stone that is best for every sharpening task. Choosing the one that best one is a matter of matching the best combination of advantages for your particular sharpening...Using Forgotten ‘Throw-away’ Wood
I grew up in Connecticut, where large trunk hardwood trees were in abundance. Split vertically the grains visible on their flat surface run as long and with as much grace and purpose as the highways crossing this country. I now call the Bitterroot Valley in Montana,...Random Orbital Sander vs Sheet Sander
Random Orbital Sander No matter what the advertising says, hand sanding has not been eliminated and when working with shapes and contours it [hand sanding] is really the only way to get the job done. But there are times when the job is big or the amount of material to...Workshop Project: Table Saw Tune-up
As durable as most table saws are, they do require attention from time to time. If you’re table saw is is leaving rough saw marks, burning wood or bogging down when you rip average stock thicknesses, chances are something’s amiss, and it’s time to...Woodcarving: Selecting Wood
The ideal carver’s wood might be as soft as white pine, with mahogany’s straight grain, totally without knots or difficult grain, and able to hold detail as well as persimmon. But the next carver in line may well prefer working with very hard woods that...Choosing the Right Wood Lathe
Woodturning is an art of the highest order dating back to 6th century B.C. You become a sort of creator, turning a dull chunk of wood into a magnificent masterpiece, which is why choosing the right wood lathe is of the utmost importance. Inspired by the intriguing...Shop Project: Air Filtration for Dust Control
Dust — It’s everywhere! Despite our best efforts in recent years to control the dust and chips that our woodworking tools produce, we still end up breathing in more than we should. Breathing in the fine dust particles produced from sanding, routing, and...Rescue Project: A Face-lift for Old Oak Doors
For nearly 100 years the thick oak pocket doors separated living and dining space in a charming craftsman style home. But the years and several different owners’ taste in interior finishes had not been kind to these once proud examples of turn-of-the-century...Abrasives: What you need to know about sandpaper for a faster, finer finish
“Running through grits” not only means going from coarse to fine, but also matching the abrasive to the job. Before you stockpile any more sandpaper, make sure what you do buy (and apply) is the right stuff.” Despite its importance, sanding may be...
Multi-Purpose Safety Push Block
Milescraft 3406 GrabberPRO
This next-level professional push block increases user safety while operating shop tools such as table saws, band saws, jointers, and router tables all while allowing for finer, more precision cuts as thin as 1/8 inch.
This next-level professional push block increases user safety while operating shop tools such as table saws, band saws, jointers, and router tables all while allowing for finer, more precision cuts as thin as 1/8 inch.
