Workshop
CHOOSING A CHOPSAW: A Little History & Tips To Help...
Published on September 2nd, 2022
Back in 1967, the Delta power tool company started something big, and like most world-changing events it looked pretty...Continue Reading
Stationary Power Tools
Resawing Big Wood on the Bandsaw
Published on August 26th, 2022
A few months ago I upgraded my bandsaw, and the quick video below that we made this past Wednesday shows me using it to...Continue Reading
Stationary Power Tools
Six Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)
Updated on August 5th, 2022
Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than...Continue Reading
Workshop
4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Today’s Saw Blades
Published on May 18th, 2022
While it’s true that the best saws in the world are only as good as the blades they spin, that’s just part of...Continue Reading
Workshop
ONE TOUGH BLADE: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
The world of circular saw blades is like a game of poker The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get The...Continue Reading
Workshop
WOODWORKING: How to Use a Jointer to Make Your Wood Proj...
Published on April 8th, 2022
Jointers are woodworking machines designed to make pieces of wood straighter, truer and more refined Some versions of...Continue Reading
Article
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can You Help Me Choose a Go...
Published on January 19th, 2022
Q: What kind of portable tablesaw do you recommend for serious home use I’ll keep the saw in my unheated garage and...Continue Reading
Article
BANDSAWS: What Type Is Best Suited to Your Workshop?
Published on June 7th, 2021
There’s arguably no better tool for cutting large sweeping curves than a well-tuned bandsaw But a quality bandsaw...Continue Reading
Article
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Stop Tools From R...
Published on May 28th, 2021
Q: How well do woodworking tools survive in an unheated Canadian workshop I’m mainly concerned about rust The few...Continue Reading
Article
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is a Wood Planer Worth Buyi...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
QUESTION (+ video below): I'm planning to buy one of the benchtop jointers you recommended in your kitchen and bathroom...Continue Reading
Article
SPADE BITS DULL? Learn to Sharpen Them Yourself Easily
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Spade bits are one of my favourite tools for boring holes in wood and most plastics Precision is the reason why...Continue Reading
Workshop
CHOOSING A TABLE SAW: Real-World Tips for Beginners
Updated on August 12th, 2021
A table saw is a stationary power tool that’s a mainstay of home improvements and renovation work because it makes...Continue Reading