With so many table saw choices, buying one can be daunting. Let us break this decision down into four steps to simplify the process. Step #1: Consider Where and How It Will Be Used? Before shopping for a table saw, please take a moment to ponder two essential things: 1) how you will use the…
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Live Edge Glass Coffee Table
In this article, we show you how to build a live edge glass coffee table, inspired by Greg Klassen’s amazing work. It’s a simple enough project with a few tricky moments, but, with a little woodworking skill, you can build one for yourself. Let’s get started! Step 1: Gather Materials and Tools This is a…
The Exploding Maker Movement
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…
Benefits Of A Supermax 19-38 Sander
Getting the Most From the Supermax 19-38 Sander This Supermax sander is a workhorse. It will help you put a smooth surface on such items as raised-panel doors, drawer fronts, tabletops, slabs, thin stock, long flat trim, and resawn boards. It is a beautiful way to clean up planer and jointer marks. Marlen Kemmet, a…
How to choose the best Rolair Air Compressor
Choosing the most suitable Rolair Air Compressor for your specific need does not have to be a challenge. Air compressors power pneumatic tools and sprayers, inflate tires, and clean dust from crevices and cracks, making them a critical part of any job site or workshop. Learn how compressor features affect performance and find the Rolair®…
How To Cut Crown Molding
Cutting Crown Molding Using a miter saw to cut crown molding is one of the most excellent ways to finish a room. Something almost regal about how 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 molding, but…
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. Here’s how to 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 on the…
Getting to Know: SawStop
What is the history of SawStop? In 1999, Dr. Steve Gass asked: 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 protect nearly 100,000 woodworkers…
How To Build A Table Out Of Walnut And Steel
DIY Walnut And Steel Table This walnut and steel conference table build (which could also be a dining table) was my most involved woodworking project, 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 Get Started with the Metal…