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Signmaking & Lettering Bits: A Quick and Reliable Option for Signs

Posted on July 2, 2012 by ttadmin

I was never a fan of CNC machines. Perhaps it was my traditional learning of hand techniques that turned me into a bit of a snob. There is romanticism about being in a quiet shop, just you, your hand tools … Continue reading →

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Brad Point Drill Bit: A Small Innovation That Makes a Big Difference

Posted on June 5, 2012 by ttadmin

Like most woodworkers, I believe that we like to read up on really cool advances in tools and technology. Like the table saw that stops instantly when unintended materials (like fingers) touch the blade. Or something of the sort that … Continue reading →

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Beautifully Simple Lonnie Bird Tambour Door Router Bit Set

Posted on May 17, 2012 by ttadmin

Check out this Lonnie Bird Tambour Door Router Bit Set #54314 review by Stuart. Here are a few excerpts. Bird? Not Surfin Bird, not Larry Bird, but Lonnie Bird! If you haven’t heard of Lonnie Bird, he is a very … Continue reading →

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Raised Panel Doors: Table Saw, Router, or Shaper?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by ttadmin

Creating raised panel doors can be done in a number of ways. For the most basic, you can use the table saw with a few passes and a tilt of the blade. This will give a flat profile. But the … Continue reading →

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What’s the Best Table Saw Blade?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by ttadmin

I am just a simple furniture maker with limited space and money. Ideally I would have a machine and tool for every possible use, but this is a pipe dream. Perhaps if I win the lottery things would be different. … Continue reading →

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Do-It-Yourself Beautiful Hardwood Floors Using Tongue and Groove Joints

Posted on March 29, 2012 by ttadmin

After many years of having a hardwood floor, one can experience all types of damage. Whether it is light starched, gouges, water damage, boards lifting up…etc. Kids especially put a lot of wear and tear on hardwood floors. There was … Continue reading →

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A Mortise and Tenon Nightmare

Posted on February 9, 2012 by ttadmin

I spent some time working in a high-end shop located in a poor industrial area in Northern New Jersey. From the outside you would never guess that inside there was a set of ten chairs being produced to be sold … Continue reading →

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Carbide Bits vs. Steel: Shopping for Quality

Posted on January 15, 2012 by ttadmin

Last month I bought a new (used) car. When searching for the right car, of course I did some basic research. First, I went to a few different mechanics with a list of models and asked them which ones they … Continue reading →

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Long Life, Health, and Beautiful Furniture

Posted on December 18, 2011 by ttadmin

Growing up in New Jersey creates a person that is always on the move. When I opened up my shop, the last thing I wanted to do was spend money and time outfitting the shop with air filtration systems, create … Continue reading →

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When I Replaced My Straight Router Bit with a Dado Blade Cutter…

Posted on November 8, 2011 by ttadmin

For a long time, I was able to get away with cutting all of my Dado joints with a straight plunge router bit. Although not ideal, I was never able to justify the expense of purchasing this cutter. I would … Continue reading →

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