One of my responsibilities with Rockler involves answering customer questions about our newer products. And while all of us at Rockler, including call support specialists, store associates and many others involved with product development and the website, are happy to answer your questions, I’m often impressed by how quickly and helpfully other customers come to … Read more
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Learn to set up and wield one of the most useful (and inexpensive) handplanes. Also check out: A primer on adjusting wooden planes. Kevin Drake, a furniture maker who trained under James Krenov, stood before his wonky-topped workbench … Read more
Most of us end up building a number of table-saw sleds over the years. The toughest part is lining up the main fence so it’s perfectly square with the blade. The usual approach involves driving a screw at one end to act as a tight pivot point, and then leaving a bit of wiggle room … Read more
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Tool: Ultra-Shear Flat-top Blade Buy Now Manufacturer: Woodpeckers MSRP: $149+ Several issues back, I introduced our readers to a new lineup of blades from Woodpeckers. Their Ultra-Shear blades are some of the best I’ve ever used. A few … Read more
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. This traditional joint ensures the only cup on your tabletop will have coffee in it. The breadboard end is a traditional device for preventing a broad panel such as a tabletop from cupping. It is a narrow … Read more
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. If you do a lot of spray painting and finishing, but don’t have room for a permanent finishing bench, give this turntable a spin. It’s surprisingly sturdy and because it rotates, you can get to all sides … Read more
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Origin, the hand-held CNC from Shaper Tools, makes creating inlays effortless. Self admittedly, I’m becoming a grumpy old man. I know what I am comfortable with, and it’s fairly hard for me to break out of that … Read more
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Faced with cutting hundreds of plugs for a big project, I came up with this idea: I cut the plugs a little deeper than needed. Then I ran strips of masking tape down the faces of … Read more
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Turn your miter saw into a precision cutting tool by building this storage-packed miter saw station. Project #2420 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 3 Days • Cost: $600 Over the years, I’ve found two opposing mindsets … Read more
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