1. Shop dust

My shop has a small dust collection system that covers my lathe. A large (16 gallon) shop vac covers my radial arm saw. A small (2 gal) shop vac covers my plate joiner and other small tools with a dust port and I just added a medium (5 gallon)...

12/06/2008 | 77 Hits | Read more...

2. Router jointing

The router can be one of your most used tools in your shop since it has capability to perform many different task. You can free hand a straight edge on your lumber by using a guide (known straight) and a pattern bit. The roller bearing follows...

03/06/2008 | 87 Hits | Read more...

3. Successful shop cleaning

Cleaning your shop is very nearly the same as taking out the trash, the job is never totally done. I clean my shop every six months or so. No, I sweep and clean as I go, I'm talking about cleaning and arranging. My next door neighbor loves to...

31/05/2008 | 122 Hits | Read more...

4. Hollering "UNCLE!"

Sometimes you get asked to put a bid in for a job that you would really like to do. You do a little research and quickly find out that you cannot bid competitively. When this happens, just holler "uncle" and pass on the job. It makes no...

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5. Recession woodworking

When ever where ever recover and recycle wood! In case you hadn't noticed, we are indeed experiencing recession. Less disposable cash thanks to nasty gas prices and all the other fuel based ramifications. Don't let your woodwork suffer due to...

02/05/2008 | 120 Hits | Read more...