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Storing Sandpaper
To keep sanpaper discs from curling up, make a simple jig to keep them flat. Cut out two pieces of 1/4-in. plywood that are ... |
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Table and Radial Saws
Choosing the saw best suited to your needs. |
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Table Saw
Here's a table saw accessory you can make yourself. It's called a featherboard, and it will make ripsawing safer asnd more ... |
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The Essential Toolbox
Whether you're a rookie handyman or a seasoned do-it-yourselfer, a range of basic tools is essential to doing the small jobs ... |
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The Fix-It Toolbox
You can fix hundreds of household things with basic tools. |
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The Portable Table Saw
For the finish carpenter who has a modicum of skills a table saw is considered by many to be the most essential tool. |
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The Right Ratchet
Ratchets have a square shaft that holds the socket. The size of this shaft determines the drive size. Heavy-duty automotive ... |
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Tool Clean-Up
For cleaning accumulated sawdust and wood resins from tools, use warm soapy water with a stiff scrub brush. If resin is a ... |
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Tool Potential
Once you have invested in quality power tools, follow through with premium blades, bits or accessories to take full advantage ... |
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Tool Runaround
A good way to reduce the time you spend searching for tools is to invest in duplicate sets to keep where you need them. For ... |
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Tool Storage
Save time searching for your tools by organizing your workshop. Use your wallspace for good visibility and easy access. Open ... |
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Tool Vibration
If you have a small air compressor or other machine in your workshop that vibrates, you can dampen it by putting special foot ... |
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Tool Wind Down
Giving the power tool time to wind down after a cut is an often-overlooked safety mistake. Even without power, the spinning ... |
 
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Using a Circular Saw
The circular saw is a common power tool used in home repair and improvement projects. Here is how to use one properly. |
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Using a Table Saw
The table saw is an important woodworking tool. Here is how to use one safely. |
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Wet-Dry Vac
A wet-dry vac is a great tool to have, and not just for cleaning up the workshop. They come in handy for those tedious ... |
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Wood Floor Repair
Bob and home owner Gavin repair and refinish a 75 year old oak floor. Becuase the thickness of the new patch floor panels ... |
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Woodworking Tools
If you're just starting out, three power tools for general woodworking that are worth spending more money on include a good ... |
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Workbench Height
When setting up workbenches, the height is generally figured at about hip pocket high. But before you buy or build a ... |
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Yard Trimmer
Gas or electric yard trimmers, which is right for you? The answer is determined by what size yard you have. Electric trimmers ... |
