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Category Archives: General Tips for Woodworkers
Use Forstner Bits, Combinations Blades and Other Tools to Organize Your Shop
As a woodworker, we often amass large amounts of tools – both big and small. While I have seen some very well organized shops, I admit that I am not the most organized person. I try to keep my router … Continue reading
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Tagged combination bits, forstner bits, router bits, tool organization
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How Does One Know What to Buy When Opening Up a Shop?
So the dream has come true. Since you have been 15, you always dreamed of opening your own woodworking shop in your home. Now, you can move the 2 cars out of the garage to set up a shop to … Continue reading
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Tagged woodworking shop, woodworking tips, woodworking tools
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One of My Favorite Tools on Toolstoday.com
Now, I may be a bit biased towards Toolstoday.com, but let’s be clear that they do provide us all with a great service. Not only do they sell great products which are guaranteed and tested, but for someone without the … Continue reading
No Substitute for a Hammer Drill
One of the most common mistakes I see, and have admittedly done in the past, is trying to get away with using a wood bit to drill through concrete. I know, it is not the smartest thing to do, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Hammer Drill, Masonry Bits, Power Tools, woodworking tips
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I Am A Woodworker, Not A Mechanic…
We all went into woodworking because we love the craft. We feel refreshed by the sound of a hand plane sliding over the edge of stock whilst tossing the shavings from our hands to our feet, or we love the … Continue reading
The Art of Buying Woodworking Tools
A nightmare scenario: It’s my wife’s birthday and she loves gifts. More than just gifts, she loves when people buy her make-up. I would go through the different types of make-ups, bases and highlights, but I would have no idea … Continue reading
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Tagged Tool Sets, woodworking, woodworking tools
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A Mortise and Tenon Nightmare
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
Long Life, Health, and Beautiful Furniture
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
Plugging Screw Holes from Hardwood Scraps
Although there are many carpentry joints you can use to avoid screws such as rabbet joints, or dovetail joints, occasionally time restraints, or skill level, will force you to use screws instead. In these cases, people will often use putty … Continue reading
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Tagged countersink bits, plug cutters, woodworking tips
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Organizing Your Tools and Workspace
Have you ever opened your tool box to find that everything has been overturned, mixed up, and impossible to work with? Have you ever been in the middle of an inspiration or a time crunch to get something done and … Continue reading
