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A set of digital calipers are just about mandatory for any workshop. Even a small shop or just someone who is a tinkerer is going to want a set. Digital calipers can be had in several variations, but the most common style is known as Vernier Calipers. Before they were digital, vernier calipers either had […]
Dust collection for your shop is extremely important and shouldn’t be an afterthought. But even the best dust collection systems are not enough. You need protection for the loose dust that will inevitably make it into the air around you. The last thing you want is that dust making it into your lungs. There are […]
If you’re new to woodworking then you’ve probably never even considered the pros and cons of running end-grain through a planer. In fact, often times new woodworkers attempt this feat without ever thinking about it at all. It usually goes something like this… They decide to make a cutting board. They read end-grain is the […]
In a recent article and video publication we discussed installing an Automated Dust Collection System. In this article and video we installed a PVC “grounded” dust collection system into the shop. PVC is very prone to generating a static charge when air is moving along the inside of it, along with charged particles of wood […]
The Router is one of the most used tools in my shop. There are so many uses for it. It’s an extremely versatile tool with a plethora of bits and accessories that can be added to extend its uses throughout the shop and to many different projects. Routers come in all shapes and sizes different […]
I recently created a project for my mother and father that involved turning a fallen tree branch (struck by lightning) into a Cheese Tray and Coaster set. This spawned a lot of questions from my audience about what is required to actually turn a log into usable material for a wood shop project. It’s not […]
A tape measure is one of the most important tools a shop can have. It’s also one that surprisingly enough gets the least attention when it comes to learning and skill building. OK, but which tape measure do I need? An accurate tape measure is of course the most important kind of tape measure to […]
A random orbital sander is a staple of every shop, or if it is not, it should be! This is a very versatile tool for getting an incredibly smooth and scratch free finish onto your projects, whether woodworking, plastic working, or metal working. There’s quite the diversity of applications for this tool! There was a […]
A jigsaw is one of the most fundamental tools of every workshop. Yes. I meant to use the word workshop, rather than wood shop. A jigsaw belongs in every shop. Whether you work with wood, metals, plastics, or even papers and cardboard stock you should have a jigsaw in your shop. A jigsaw is very […]
I think most woodworkers would claim that a router is an indispensable tool. Some may even consider it to be one of their most useful tools. I know it is in my shop! There’s incredible versatility, attachment and bit options. The router itself comes in many different motor and power options, different shank sizes, and […]