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Use a Dremel Tool as a Scroll Saw
I hope you were able to take advantage of the deal on the re-con Dremel rotary tool. Here’s a video showing how it could be used in lieu of a scroll saw. Even though I think comparing it to a … Continue reading
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Woodshop Safety: Personal Safety Equipment & Accessories
As a follow up to the woodworking safety guidelines posted earlier, I want to discus some personal safety items. These are things I currently have and use as the need arises. First and foremost I take eye and vision protection … Continue reading
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Installing Ball Bearing Guides on the Band Saw
I previously mentioned that where I was at the Portland Woodworking show I made some purchases. One of these purchases was a Carter ball bearing guide kit for the bandsaw. The kit comes with two separate guide assemblies and the … Continue reading
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More on Reconditioned Tools and Black Friday
I had it all figured out. I had intended to buy reconditioned. (See previous post.) I had decided on a combination set 18v lithium compact drill/ impact driver made by Milwaukee for $179 with shipping included. Wow! Then along came … Continue reading
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Would You Consider Reconditioned Tools?
Have you ever considered buying either used or reconditioned tools? I readily choose reconditioned products over new. Usually they are reduced in price sufficient to represent a significant savings over new. I can only remember one occasion when the product … Continue reading
Portland Woodworking Show
I attended the Woodworking Show in Portland Friday. Yeah, I know it’s taken me until today to post on it. This was my first woodworking show. I’m a beginner, you know. Anyhow, I was very impressed with most everything I … Continue reading
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Table Saw Tune Up, Improving Performance and Safety
I spent a good deal of time yesterday tuning up my table saw. It was one of the better Craftsman models and even though I purchased it used, I assumed that it was in good shape and it didn’t need … Continue reading
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The Choice Of Materials for Our Beginning Project
The project we have in mind dictates a significant part of the choice of material that is used. For example, it would be highly unlikely that we would choose an exotic hardwood to make a saw horse. Likewise, it would … Continue reading
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Our First Woodworking Project; where do We Begin?
The next item to consider for the beginning woodworker is “what we want to build”. Actually, this one may come before all the others. We have already discussed woodshop safety and the selection of tools. For some folks the project … Continue reading
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Woodworking Plans for your Project
Since we have discussed woodshop safety and the selection of tools, the next item to consider for the beginning woodworker is “what we might want to build”. I would generally suggest that we begin with something simple. Some suggestions might … Continue reading
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