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Power Router
The power router is the most essential sharing tool in the workshop. It performs many tasks and isn't terribly expensive to ... |
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Power Saw Blade Sense
The right blade makes all the difference. |
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Powertool Placement
Generally allow about 2-in. from the back of the tool to the wall, but be sure to leave space for any sawdust collection ... |
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Powertool Safety
When working with any type of powertool, avoid wearing jewelry such as watches, bracelets or chains. They can easily become ... |
 
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Precast Foundation System
Bob discusses a new foundation system that doesn't require a concrete truck on site. The base is levelled with crushed stone ... |
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Pressure Washing
Before you repaint your house, you need to remove all loose and peeling paint. A pressure washer makes the job go faster, and ... |
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Prevent Saw Binding
Here's how to keep you and your saw out of a bind! If a coping saw, sabre saw, or keyhole sawblade is binding, you may be ... |
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Radial Arm Saw Uses
Some people think the radial arm saw is best for accurate cutoff work. With a small blade adjustment, it can cut bevels and a ... |
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Router Hinge Template
Here's a tool that will making routing out hinge mortises easier and more precise than doing it by hand. It's a router hinge ... |
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Router Safety
When working with a router, use only sharp bits, this will ensure clean and precise cuts in the material. Check before each ... |
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Sabre Saw
For a saw that is great on the curves, look for a good sabre saw. Sometimes called a "jigsaw", it has a small blade that cuts ... |
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Save Your Sand Paper
Get more life out of your sanding paper. After you've used an abrasive a few times, debris will become embedded in the tiny ... |
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Saw Guide
If you need to make a saw cut over a long distance, here's an easy way to make your cut perfectly straight. First, strike a ... |
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Saw Safety
Here are some important safety tips to remember when you're using a circular saw. Remove jewelry and loose clothing first, and ... |
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Saw Tune-Up
Before and after each use, check the saw's safety mechanisms. Make sure that blade guards are operating properly and smoothly. ... |
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Saw Wax
Apply wax to straight edges and skill saw bases for nice smooth cuts. |
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Sawdust Collection
If you don't yet have a sawdust collection system set up in your workshop, an intermediate step is to use plastic trash bags ... |
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Sawing Posts
Say you're building a deck in your yard and have to cut a 10-in. thick post in half. How do you do this with a circular saw ... |
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Sawing Wood
When sawing wood, take time to consider which side of the material to having facing up. Keep the good side up when you are ... |
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Selecting the Right Fastener
Choosing the correct fastener and tool can make fixing things easier. |
