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Good chisels never die, they just turn into paint can openers But concealed under that dull and dirty exterior could be...Continue Reading
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Wooden hammer and tool handles never last forever, and though replacement is inevitable, you probably won’t find a...Continue Reading
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SHARPENING WOODWORKING TOOLS: Faster Method Yields Amazi...
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Watch this short video demonstration of how a shop-built buffing wheel sharpening system works It's fast and very...Continue Reading
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UPDATED 13Mar2020: Click below to watch a tour of what might just be the world's best ratcheting screwdriver It's...Continue Reading
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Hanging pictures, tapestries and wall art isn’t as easy as it looks At least not if you want to hang them...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
Fancy power tool technology generates its own hype, and that’s why you don’t hear much about hand tools in the...Continue Reading
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LEARN TO WELD: Why Wire-Feed MIG Welders Are The Best Wa...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Do you feel the urge to do some welding I can help you make welding part of your life I've been welding ever since I...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
It’s never been easier to succeed at woodworking, and a good part of the gains come from new ways to join pieces...Continue Reading