Want to start woodworking but don’t know what tools to get? This article will tell you of the ten tools you need to start your new hobby. A new year is beginning! Giving you the chance to try a new hobby. This year you decided on trying your hand at woodworking. Don’t worry Acme Tools…
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Holiday Tool Gift Buying Guide 2018
Do you know what to get for the person in your life who loves tools? Need some Christmas/Holiday gift ideas? Need help on where to begin? Keep reading to find out a way to slim down your options. The holiday season has started, and that means it’s time to start thinking about what to get…
You Just Bought Your First Drill Press. Now What?
Sure, a hand-operated drill is very efficient at making holes. But now, with your new drill press, you have really stepped up your game! Your drilling will be more precise, and due to the drill presses larger motor, you’re able to use larger bits to make bigger holes. The following tips will help you get…
How to Build Modern Barstools
Making Modern Barstools Since moving into my home seven years ago, I’ve been meaning to build a set of barstools for my kitchen island. I’ve waited long enough, so let’s build a set! The modern barstools were designed to fit my 43” island. So if you are going to reference this build for your…
How to Use Your New Router
You’ve just upped your game! Having this tool often separates a woodworker from the casual DIYer. Now, you can be putting wonderful edge profiles on all your work. And, that’s just the start! A router will enable you to also complete an array of woodworking feats from joinery to duplicating parts. Read on to learn…
How To Make A Table Saw Miter Sled With Precise Corners
Making a Table Saw Miter Sled With Gunflint Designs A little while back I made a crosscut sled and shared some of my thoughts on using the right materials to make very stable runners for shop-built jigs. At that time, I knew that I would be making a miter sled as well, so I…
The JET JWBS-14SFX Bandsaw for the Novice to the Expert
The Saw For The Novice To The Expert Working with wood, whether it be for work or a hobby, means getting the details just right. From the curve of the wood, matching the grains, or getting that unique cut for your project, if not done right, you have to start over. To avoid these issues,…
Bosch GHO12V-08 12V Max Cordless Planer
The World’s First One-Handed Cordless Planer We all love doors that close easily as well as flat, smooth floors. We also love lightweight cordless tools that make our lives easier. Now, Bosch has created a new solution to all of these, by introducing the first-ever 12-volt hand planer. All the power you expect from a…
How To Identify Woodworking Joints And How To Cut Them
Successful woodworking depends greatly on understanding how certain woodworking joints work and how to cut them. Each joint is also likely to have a couple of different variations depending on the strength required and the appearance preferred. Let’s take a look at some of the tools you will need, a variety of woodworking joints, and…
How to Cut a Dovetail Joint
The dovetail joint is quite possibly the strongest way to join two pieces of wood at a right angle. We often use dovetail joints while making cabinets, drawers, and other furniture. They’re one of the most attractive joining methods and one of the more complex. Today we’re going to describe how to cut a dovetail…