Sanding and surface preparation are a part of any carpentry or metalworking project, and drum and brush sanders from SuperMax Tools speeds up these time-consuming tasks. SuperMax drum sanders produce more consistent results than hand sanding, especially when working with large, flat pieces. You can also thin oversized stock, clean up recycled materials or prepare surfaces…
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About Fein
What is the History of Fein? In 1867 Wilhelm Emil Fein founded a company for the manufacture of physical and electrical apparatus where his son, Emil Fein, invented the first electric hand drill in 1895, barely 30 years later. With this invention he laid the foundation for the highly reliable power tools that they continue…
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….
Gift Guide: For the Woodworker
Wondering what to get the woodworkers in your life? Check out our gift guide for some of our favorites. You may even be able to score a deal! Need more gift ideas? Find gift guides for DIY-ers, General Contractors, Electricians and Plumbers.
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 Choose the Best Wood Glue
Just how do you choose the right wood glue, you ask? Many people new to woodworking are surprised at the strength of today’s wood glue. In fact, when using the right wood glue for the application, the cured wood glue joint will be stronger than the wood that’s being joined. In other words, it’s more…
DeWalt FLEXVOLT Miter Saw Real-World Test
Corded or Uncorded: You Choose. DeWalt’s 120 Volt Max 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw (DHS790) can run either corded or cordless. Talk about flexibility and convenience! The key is its FLEXVOLT battery system. Two 60 volt FLEXVOLT batteries power the Miter Saw with 120 volts when it’s not plugged in. Users can expect unlimited run time with…
DeWalt Unveils Cordless FLEXVOLT System
On June 21, 2016, DeWalt launched the FLEXVOLT System in spectacular fashion. Members from the media and other VIP guests were bused to a top-secret airport hangar outside Baltimore where DeWalt introduced the world’s first battery that automatically changes voltage when the user changes tools. What’s more, it was shown that this new technology is…
3 Faster and Better Ways to Make Mortise and Tenon Joints
What is a Mortise and Tenon? The mortise-and-tenon joint has long been the “gold standard” in woodworking joinery because of its ease of construction and incredible strength. It consists of a tenon (also called a tongue) on one workpiece (such as a door rail) that fits into a hollowed-out mortise of a mating workpiece (such…
How To Make Perfect Decorative Edges With A Router
What’s the difference between a few edge-glued boards and an eye-grabbing tabletop? Usually it’s the decorative edge of the tabletop that sets it apart. Edges profiled with a router and any of hundreds of available bits transform common boards into beautiful, professional-looking, finished project parts. And they’re easy to make following these five simple guidelines….