Drill Press Safety
When it comes to power tools or shop equipment, drill presses rank pretty low on the danger scale. While you would have to put some real effort into losing an appendage to one, accidents can and do ...
When it comes to power tools or shop equipment, drill presses rank pretty low on the danger scale. While you would have to put some real effort into losing an appendage to one, accidents can and do ...
When you grew up using Elmer’s all throughout grade school, the vast selection of woodworking glues can seem intimidating come first glance. Yet, it’s not as complicated as you’d think, and there’s ...
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Table saw motors are pretty much the heart of these tools, so it’s clearly a very important feature and one you should pay attention to. Most motors that you’ll find on the big name ...
The fence and miter gauge help you to make accurate cuts on a table saw – and it’s crucial that your table saw is well equipped in this department! Otherwise no matter how good your table saw ...
You could reasonably call these tools the heart of any woodshop. It’s a hugely useful tool that can do a variety of cuts thanks to have many different types of table saws available. Although you ...
Reciprocating saw vs Jigsaw, that is the question. It’s something many consumers ask themselves when torn between the two tools, and not an easy decision to make.They are two completely different ...
A miter saw sits on a fixed base, with a blade mounted to an arm that can be pivoted horizontally from 0 degrees to -45 or +45 degrees. As the name suggests, it’s perfect for making miter cuts. ...
One of these saws would be pretty much a useless hunk of machinery without a blade – so needless to say, it’s important that you know what to look for in a good blade. You might call the blade ...
Even if you’ve never worked with or spent time around power tools, you can probably already tell that they’re super dangerous. Especially with saws – miter saws, table saws, circular saws. These ...
Do you need a miter or table saw? That’s a question we’re going to answer today as we explain the differences between the two popular pieces of woodworking equipment. In our guide, we will break ...
When we do tool comparisons, sometimes it is a very close race. Impact wrenches and drills can both be used for the same tasks, but with other tools, things are quite different. That’s case in ...
Wondering how to use a jigsaw? That’s a question that’s puzzled many new tool owners over the years. Well, we are pleased to say they are just as simple as they look as long as you keep safety mind. ...
We’ve often said that a cordless drill is a tool everyone should have at their disposal. Some would argue that the reciprocating saw belongs on that same tier. We’re not going to debate that this ...
In terms of power tools, circular saws are actually pretty simple… They’re physically small (compared to something like a table saw or miter saw), making for less features overall. They’re ...
As with any power tool, you really want to know what you’re doing before you start using it. Circular saws are very dangerous, and won’t hesitate to cut your fingers off if you’re not paying ...
Spinning sharp blades at several thousand RPM, you’d best believe that circular saws are extremely dangerous. There are many precautions needed to keep yourself safe when using one of these saws ...
When it comes to using a circular saw, some people very rarely need to change their circular saw blade… While others need to change it very frequently – perhaps even several times per day! If ...
Earlier in their history, chainsaws started out as hand-powered lengths of chain, with saw teeth attached. They’ve come a long way since then, and these days there’s a selection of different ...
Even if you’re not a serial killer (you’ve see “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” right?)… Chainsaws can be very dangerous, and are a threat to yourself and those around you. It’s important that ...
All types of powered saws (and power tools in general) are extremely dangerous, but chainsaws are on another level of danger altogether… Most other types of saws are in a fixed position, and you ...
There are several areas of upkeep to consider with chainsaws, and unless you go cordless, there are bound to be plenty of trips to the repair shop as well. Some tools can be time-consuming to ...
Bandsaws are ideal for chopping up large pieces of wood, cutting curves in even the toughest types of wood, and can even be used to cut metal. If you enjoy working with wood, you're going to want a ...
Woodworkers looking to purchase great bandsaw for their shop don’t have to look hard as there are dozens of sizes and a price point for everyone. When stuck between models, simply looking at the ...
Now that you’ve purchased a bandsaw it’s time to put it to the test and cut some wood. Whether you’re making a precision cut or simply re-sawing, the first time you fire up your machine is exciting. ...
Tales of missing fingers and trips to the emergency room are common in the woodworking world although these are things you can easily avoid if you keep safety in mind. Any machine with a blade ...
Humans have been putting holes into objects for millions of years, but it took a while for us to add electricity to the mix. While there is a style of drill for every consumer, drill presses hold a ...
When it comes to woodworking, it can be a chore to line up the holes and attempt to do the same depth each time. While it might initially seem like part of the fun - and even the challenge - it can ...
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist Are you looking for an affordable way to make your kid a small workbench they can use? This guide on how to make a DIY Kids Workbench is what you need. The ...
There were have been two big revolutions in the tool world in the past few decades. One involved the rise of Lithium-ion batteries, and the other has to do with motors. Small motors have been ...
There was a time when every tool was powered by electricity or good old fashioned elbow grease. Well, those days are long gone thanks to the rise or portable power tools and Li-ion batteries. By ...
While there are several “types” of drills, one of the most common styles outside of the classic is the impact driver. It’s far from new, but a tool that has been on the rise in recent years which ...
Human beings are rather inventive, and while it may have taken us thousands of years to produce power tools, here we are. Sometimes to look forward, you have to look back to the past which brings ...
So you’re in the market for a new cordless drill and don’t know where to turn. You are not alone as it’s a common problem for consumers, and easy to become torn between two models. ...
We have often stressed the importance of keeping your drill straight and how to use a drill properly. Well, that isn’t always the case, especially if you need to connect two pieces of wood at an ...
In the early days of woodworking, prior to the existence of many tools, man was limited in his methods for joining wood. Early joints were made by lashing pieces together. Although these joints ...