Tools

If you find yourself in a career or position where you are using tools a lot, it is very important that you learn how to use them properly. Different tools have different techniques and things you need to watch out for in order to operate and prepare them safely. One...

When it comes to getting the perfect amount of tension in your chainsaw chain, there are some basic rules you need to follow. This includes knowing how much tension you want to use, what type of saw you're running, and how long the chain is. There's a very specific "...

Router tables are one of the primary staples in any workshop. Router Tables helps users to creatively make unique shapes and curves, dig grooves, and create indents on their workpieces.While router tables are capable of cutting wood, they should not be confused with table saws, because they do not have...

If you are getting serious about woodworking you have probably entertained the idea of buying a table saw. Table saws are efficient tools which can make anything from bird feeders, drawers with angled edges, wall shelves, or pieces for you favorite board game. However, there are hundreds of configurations and...

For dedicated woodworkers who have moved past the “beginner stage”, a jointer is an extremely handy tool to have in the workshop. For serious woodworkers, jointers are immensely helpful for straightening lumber that is bent or has natural curves. However, these costly woodworking ‘beasts’ are not worth the investment for...

Whether you are a craftsman, handyman, or casual woodworker you probably use clamps in some fashion. However, the type of clamp you purchase greatly depends on the scope of the project you are working on. Nothing is more frustrating than having to purchase a new tool everytime you start a...

Woodturning has been in existence since the 1300 BCE in Ancient Egypt where the first two-person wood lathe was made. This innovation has evolved over time and now has important upgrades such as revolutions per minute (rpm) that help us monitor its efficiency for different woodworking projects.Woodworking broadly encompasses all...

This article is designed to demonstrate how you can save money on name brand tools, and even how you can get free tools with very little effort. However, the exact percentage you save will be variable depending on what you buy and when you buy it. We have found that...