What Is The Maker Movement A not-so-quiet revolution is underway that is reshaping how products are being made and sold. An exploding number of independent inventors, designers, crafters, and tinkerers have ventured into the business world and created the “Maker Movement.” This trend is so prevalent that in 2015, President Barack Obama declared a National…
In the Shop
Benefits Of A Supermax 19-38 Sander
Getting the Most From the Supermax 19-38 Sander This Supermax sander is a workhorse. It’ll help you put a smooth surface on such items as raised-panel doors, drawer fronts, table tops, slabs, thin stock, long flat trim, and resawn boards. It’s a great way to clean up planer and jointer marks. Marlen Kemmet, a renowned…
How To Choose The Best Rolair Air Compressor
Choosing the Right Rolair Air Compressor does not have to be a challenge. Air compressors power pneumatic tools and sprayers, inflate tires and clean dust out of crevices and cracks, making them a critical part of any jobsite or workshop. Learn how compressor features affect performance, and find the Rolair® Air Compressor to meet your needs….
How To Cut Crown Molding
Cutting Crown Molding Using a miter saw to cut crown molding is one of the nicest ways to finish a room. There’s just something almost regal about the way it extends the ceiling height and gives the entire room a more finished appearance. Most people think of mansions or castles when they think about crown…
3 Secrets for Making Decorations with Wood Pallets
Wood pallets are great for creating a ton of cool holiday decorations. The pallets are a good source of rustic raw material that is easy to work with and suitable for both indoor and outdoor projects. Here are 3 secrets that will help you turn discarded pallets into festive creations. Finding creative ideas There is…
How To Make A French Cleat Storage Solution
The French cleat is a tried-and-true method of hanging a cabinet securely on a wall. Now, here’s how you can use this technique to build a highly customizable storage system for your garage. Not only is it simple to build, but once up on the wall, this system is flexible enough to be quickly rearranged…
Getting to Know: SawStop
What is the history of SawStop? In 1999, Dr. Steve Gass posed a question: What if you could stop a saw blade and prevent a serious injury? 60 days later, Dr. Gass had built his first prototype. Five years later, in 2004, the first SawStop Table Saw was sold. Today, SawStop table saws are protecting…
How To Build A Table Out Of Walnut And Steel
DIY Walnut And Steel Table This walnut and steel conference table build (could also be a dining table) was my most involved woodworking project to date, including drawbored breadboard ends, processing rough lumber, panel glue ups, and more. The build also included a welded steel base using 1″ square tubing. Tools Used Metal Cutting Saw…
Single Sheet Of Plywood Rocking Chair
Are you looking for a new project that won’t break the bank, not involve a whole workshop full of tools, and that you can enjoy all year long? How about a simple rocking chair made from 1 piece of plywood. Mr. Fix It, Aaron Massey, lends his talents to this unique build. Step #1: Materials…
The Best Route To Perfect Edges
Since all routers spin the bit in the same direction, knowing which route you should take may be challenging. Move all handheld routers counter-clockwise when working on the outside edge of a project, as shown in the diagram. If you are routing inside edges, also shown, the direction should be clockwise. If using a router…