This page and
links contain my impressions on particular tools and products you might be
interested in. If you have particular questions, feel free to contact me via
email.
The “Grizzly” GO500 Jointer is a massive machine. Even though
it adds only two inches of additional capacity over a 6" jointer, the
machine itself is significantly larger. [Read More]
I love this spray gun! It’s priced right at $129 and does a great job with
most finishes. [Read More]
Dewalt’s latest router entry first caught my eye at the IWF show in
Atlanta in late 2002...so much so that I spent close to 40 minutes speaking
with one of the engineers that designed it... [Read
More]
I’m
a strong believer in overarm blade guards. When I bought my Jet left-tilt
cabinet saw, I soon equipped it with a Delta UniGuard system modified for
dust collection capability. Somewhere along the way, I became acquainted
with
the Excalibur overarm blade guard and decided that I would upgrade to this
system when the price was right...
[Read
More]
Like
most folks, when I assembled my table saw, I tried the stock splitter/guard
assembly out once or twice and then left it lie in a corner somewhere. Those
safety devices, while important, are almost unusable for a variety of reasons... [Read
More]
The
popularity of using countersunk screws in woodworking is not new...it’s
a basic construction technique that’s perfect for a variety of projects
where a mechanical fastener is needed or desired. But the process of drilling
countersunk pilot holes and driving those screws home for a long time required
either two drills equipped with the appropriate bits or taking time to change
over from drilling to driving. [Read more]
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Compressed
air is almost a must in any woodworking shop as air-powered fastening tools
are now affordable and more useful than ever. But the heavy rubber hoses traditionally
used to get from the compressor to the tool are often hard to manage, especially
in colder weather. [Read More]
Proper
alignment of your power tools is an essential part of maintaining them. Even
right out of the box, they often need some adjustment to help them perform
both safely and efficiently. There are a variety of ways to accomplish this
task, including using precision measuring tools, like the TS Aligner Jr. [Read
More]
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