Congratulations! You’ve decided on purchasing your first Table Saw and it just arrived at your home. What comes next? You’re probably all geared up to start cutting some wood. But, hold your horses! Here are few quick and simple things you’ll want to address first, that will make life a whole lot easier down the…
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How To Choose a Table Saw
You Need a Table Saw? Let Us Help You! With so many choices in table saws, buying one can be a daunting task. Let’s admit it: from rip capacity to prices and blade size to proper use, knowing how to choose the best table saw can be down right confusing. Trust us, we’ve all been…
How to Build a DIY Mid-Century Modern Bedside/Night Stand
I had some leftover White Oak from some Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs I built a little while back, and it was almost exactly the amount I needed for a pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands. Because most of the stock I purchased for that project was 8/4, it meant that I had a lot of…
How To Select the Right Pump For Your Task-At-Hand
Types Of Pumps The power source for pumps vary, but they all perform the same function; that is, to move liquid from one place to another. There are solar powered pumps available, and many use electrical motors. Hand operated pumps are useful in many situations as well. If you do not get water from municipal…
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…
7 Tips And Tricks For Finishing Concrete And The Tools You Will Need
Watching someone pour and finish concrete is much different from finishing it yourself. You know you’ll need concrete, a shovel, and a trowel, but what else should you use? The intricacies of properly and professionally finishing concrete take time to master, so it’s okay for even the experienced general contractor to read up on techniques…
How to Safely Clean Gutters
Fall is a beautiful and colorful time of the year. Unfortunately, those beautiful colors inevitably clog up our gutters in the spring. We know that no one wants to do it, but eventually, you have to. Clearing debris from your gutters prevents water buildup and possible damage to your roof and gutters. Below, you can…
The Ultimate Tile Saw Buying Guide
There are several questions you will need to ask yourself about your tile saw needs. Let’s talk about tile saws for a minute. As a contractor, you’re probably always searching the market for the best equipment. So, when you buy a tile saw, you want to ensure that the tool will make your job easier…
Etch Glass with a Dremel
Did you know that your Dremel rotary tool can etch glass? Pretty cool, huh! If you’re in need of a personalized gift or just want to give your glassware a unique flare but not sure how, then you have come to the right place! Here are all the steps you’ll need to customize glassware. Dremel…
How to Size Your Occidental Leather Tool Belt
How To Choose A Tool Belt Size If you are considering buying your first Occidental Leather Tool Belt System or replacing an old friend that has been with you for years you may need to resize the tool belt. Here is how it can easily be done. Place your existing tool belt in a straight…