When I first started woodworking, I had a sawzall, a palm sander, a miter saw (if I’m feeling fancy) and some random hand-tools someone gave me as a house-warming present. I literally couldn’t do complex woodworking if I wanted to. I am fortunate for those humble beginnings. It really forced me to learn the basics … Read more
You might be about to plug your table saw into an extension cord in your workshop or, more likely, on a job site, and find yourself wondering if the extension cord can hold up to the power requirements of the saw. So how much power does a table saw need? The amount of power a table … Read more
Table saws are fantastic tools that make the work of cutting lumber down to size simple and efficient, but they aren’t without their problems. A common problem people run into while using a table saw is sudden mysterious burn marks appearing on the wood. Why is My Table Saw Burning Wood? A table saw will cause … Read more
Outfitting your first woodworking workshop can get expensive fast. One of the most versatile tools you can own is a track saw, and it can replace some of the other saws you might thinking of buying.Can a Track Saw Replace a Table Saw? Technically yes (but it depends on the job). There are some jobs that … Read more
Wood filler is one of the quintessential tools in any woodworker’s toolkit. These affordable and easy-to-use putties help you easily repair or touch up wood and other materials like a pro. You can even stain wood fillers with pigments or add paint and veneer to make it look more subtle and natural. You don’t need … Read more
Did you know you can build a fence from pallets with relative ease? Thanks to “Totally Awesome Fishing” you’re about to find out how. The greatest part of this project is that you don’t have to spend hours doing the hardest part of pallet projects, dismantling pallets! At least not in the way you are … Read more