The sun shines a little less every day, and temperatures start dropping. Leaves begin showing brilliant reds and yellows before losing their grip on tree branches and plummeting to their final resting place on the ground. Summer is preparing for hibernation, while Old Man Winter is starting to wake up. Nature is getting geared up…
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New Bosch GAS20-17AH HEPA Ready Extractor
A HEPA-Ready Extractor Designed For the Pros Bosch introduces their newest tool to help the daily trades professional manage the danger of silica dust. The Bosch GAS20-17AH Wet/Dry Dust Extractor is an industrial-grade machine with 300 CFM maximum capacity. Able to filter fine dust, coarse dirt, and liquid debris from your work area. What are…
How to Dress For the Midwest (And Other Cold States)
Grand Forks, ND, is one of the oldest cities in the country. Living here, you know that winter, the cold, and the wind chill is nothing to take lightly. Witnessing students and people unfamiliar with the Midwest experience their first winter is always a site. Then, overhearing how some of them “prepared” for it is…
How to Build Modern Barstools
Steps to Make Modern Barstools Since moving into my home seven years ago, I have meant to build a set of barstools for my kitchen island. I have waited long enough, so let us make a set! The modern barstools were designed to fit my forty-three” island. So, if you will reference this build…
How to Use Your New Woodworking Router
You’ve just upped your game! Having this tool often separates a woodworker from the casual DIYer. Now, you can put excellent edge profiles on all your work. And that’s just the start! A router will also enable you to complete an array of woodworking feats, from joinery to duplicating parts. Read on to learn the…
Milwaukee Rover is Illuminating Their Future.
Milwaukee Tool is known for its cordless tools and for improving old tool designs. Work lighting was no different in the eyes of Team Red, and it needed improvement and upgrade. Introducing not one, not two, not even three, but four new Milwaukee Rover lighting products to add to their tools. In Blackest Night or Darkest…
How To Make A Table Saw Miter Sled With Precise Corners
Making a Table Saw Miter Sled With Gunflint Designs I made a crosscut sled a little while back and shared my thoughts on using the right materials to make stable runners for shop-built jigs. I knew I would also be making a miter sled at that time, so I cut an extra runner for…
Building a Van Bed With Crafted Workshop
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The 15 Essential Tailgating Must Haves
The crowds are gathering. All the local talk channels are placing their bets on who will win. You’re even wearing your lucky jersey. Everything is lining up perfectly; now, all left for you to do is grill your food, pound a few cold ones, and cheer on the local boys. Are you ready for tailgating…
The Multi-Volt for Multiple Tools by Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT, formerly Hitachi Power Tools, is releasing a new battery line for their tools. Does Metabo HPT sound unfamiliar to you? What happened to Hitachi Power Tools? Why did they change the name?! Don’t worry; Metabo HPT is a different name but the same company. The decision to change the name was to separate from the limits…