How many different blades do I need for a table saw? Now that you’ve bought a table saw you have to figure out which blades to buy for it. Choosing table saw blades can be a challenge if you don’t know what the differences are. In this article, you find some suggestions on which ones … Read more
Table saw crosscut sleds have many benefits and it’s a really handy accessory to have for the table saw. Here you’ll find out what a crosscut sled is for. When to use it and why you want to use it. The crosscut sled is safer to use than the miter gauge in some instances. Plus … Read more
The table saw miter gauge is just as important as the fence. Plus it can do a few other things. The other half of the table saw use is for crosscuts. It’s also capable of cutting down thicker materials and I’ve left step by step instructions at the bottom of how to do that safely. … Read more
The table saw fence is a pretty important part of the table saw. Without it you won’t be able to make straight cuts. By not having one you risk getting injured. In this article you gain some insight as to why you may want to upgrade the saw fence. Also you gain a better understanding … Read more
The main purpose of a router insert plate is to make it easier to remove the router so that bit changes can be made. In this article you’ll find out how to install them if you’re making a router table yourself. You can also find two ways to level it out by following the instructions … Read more
The purpose of a router base plate is to make routing projects easier to do. They give you better control and stability. Without one you wouldn’t be able to do most wood projects. In this article you’ll learn what they do. Included is a list of materials to use if you’re making your own and … Read more
Is a router lift worth the money? I think it is for the simple fact that is saves a lot of time when changing out router bits. It also makes height adjustments easier, faster and more accurate. They’re easy to use and easy to maintain. Read on to find out what else you can do … Read more
Router tables are useful in many ways. They can used to make straighter cuts and the depth of cut is more accurate too. If you do a lot of routing especially with longer boards it’s worth spending the money on one. It also free’s up both hands so you can concentrate more on what your … Read more
Router bit sharpening is something that you should learn how to do yourself. In the long run it’ll save you a lot of money and time before you have to send it off to a professional. The good thing when it comes to sharpening router bits is it doesn’t take long to do it. It … Read more
Caring For Router Bits Router bit maintenance is crucial in woodworking if you want to get as much life out them as possible. Router bits aren’t very friendly to the pocket book so taking care of them will ensure that you get the maximum life out of them. Learning how to inspect them for damage … Read more
there’s so many questions about which beginner router bit set should you buy. What kinds of bits are needed? What shank size to get or does it really matter. Are cheap bits any good if not then why? Beginner Router Bit Set What types of router bits does a beginner woodworker really need? That’s a … Read more
If you don’t currently sharpen forstner bits, I would highly recommend that you learn how. There’s some good benefits for learning to do it. You’ll save so much money and time when you learn the basics, trust me it’s not difficult to do. It’s so much cheaper to learn the technique than going out and … Read more
Wood auger bits do have several advantages’ in woodworking. They can drill deep holes in wood without getting clogged or jammed up. The holes that you drill will be straight and consistent from beginning to end. They work great when used for new cable or electrical wire as well. For all wood workers who use … Read more
Learn how to sharpen spade bits or other types of bit for that matter. In the long run you’ll save a ton of money that can be spent on other materials or tools. For someone new to wood working there’s an easy and affordable way to dress up a dull spade bit. On this page … Read more
What is a spade bit used? Spade bits are mainly used for mainly rough drilling such as boring holes into 2X4’s, joists, sheet-rock plywood. It’s a handy all around tool to make holes of a larger diameter than regular drill bits. It’s more than capable of drilling not only through softwood but hardwoods as well. … Read more
Forstner bits aren’t your normal type of drill bit. There’s some things that they do that others don’t. They can cut holes that are smooth bottomed as well as the sides. They come in handy for cutting mortises to make it easier to remove material with a mortise chisel. There’s some instances that you’ll want … Read more