Woodworking is one of the most satisfying hobbies out there because it provides a great sense of accomplishment every time you finish a project. However, it can be a very tiring activity to get into. Since you’ll be handling heavy items and the tasks involved are laborious, it can definitely exhaust you even if you’re … Read more
If you need to smooth rough stock, ensure the faces of boards are parallel or reduce boards to a specific and uniform thickness, you need a planer. There are many types, including hand planers and larger commercial planers, but perhaps the most convenient type is benchtop planers. There are many benchtop thickness planers on the … Read more
A good table saw is one of the most important tools in the woodworking workshop, and the key to getting the best from yours is keeping it well maintained and properly tuned. Some table saws, especially those with cast-iron tops, can be susceptible to rust. If you neglect your tool or fail to protect it … Read more
Table saws are invaluable tools for pro woodworkers and casual enthusiasts alike. However, just like any machine tools, they work much more effectively and efficiently if you keep them properly maintained. One of the components of a table saw that will need regular attention is the table saw blade itself. Apart from periodic sharpening when … Read more
While table saws may be among the most useful tools in the woodworker’s workshop, they are inarguably also among the most dangerous. One reason for this is the very real possibility of kickback – when the blade sends a piece of wood flying towards the user at high speed. However, if you know why kickback … Read more
Table saws are known as the workhorses of the woodworker’s workshop, and a good table saw is one of the most basic and useful tools you can own. However, one of the biggest problems with them is the amount of sawdust the inevitably generate, and this is not something that can be ignored. Many modern … Read more
A jointer is one of the three stock-dressing machines that you must have in your workshop. The other two tools are the bench saw and a wood planer. The primary purpose of a jointer is to straighten and flatten your wood. It can be used to remove warps and twists in the board. With some … Read more
While table saws are one of the most important and useful tools in the woodworker’s workshop, they can also be one of the most dangerous. While you don’t need to be afraid of your table saw, they are a tool that you need to take care with when operating. To help keep you safe and … Read more
If you are thinking about investing in a table saw for your workshop, there are many factors to take into account. Do you want a mobile version or one that won’t be moved around? What kind of stock will you be cutting? And how much money are you willing to spend? One of the most … Read more
Table saws are incredibly useful tools and are perhaps the most essential item in the woodworker’s workshop. They are an extremely versatile type of saw that allow you to make a range of accurate, repeatable cuts with ease. However, as with all saws, table saw blades inevitable dull with use and periodically need replacing. Also, … Read more