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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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Is the Table Saw Guard Really Useful or a Hassle?
I came upon this forum thread about table saw guards. It seems that the majority opinion is that the guard is more trouble than it’s worth, even though the guard definitely enhances the safety. This is after I included adjusting … Continue reading
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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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Senior Center Woodshop
In the midst of a family visit to Salem, OR I had an occasion to visit the local senior center and noticed that they had a woodshop. I returned today to learn more. They have a very well equipped woodshop … 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 Selection of Tools for the Beginning Woodworker
For today’s woodworking tip I want to address the selection of tools for the beginning woodworker. The choice of tools is tied to essentially three basic areas. They are the available space for your work area, the available finances to … Continue reading
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