Archive for May, 2007
ObjectWhat is the Best Table Saw for My Wood Shop (cabinet and hybrid saws)?
Continuing on from the part one of this article this article will review the cabinet and hybrid table saws. Why are cabinet table saws so heavily used in commercial wood working shops? What is a hybrid table saw and would it better suit my table saw needs in the wood shop?
What is the Best Table Saw for My Wood Shop?
There are many tools that are useful, but not essential to wood working, depending on what you are building. A dedicated mortising machine makes quick work of cutting mortises, but if you don’t build a lot of furniture that employs the mortis and tenon joinery do you really need it? However, there are [...]
Hand Tools As Art?
Hand tools are not art they are tools designed for a specific function to meet a required need. A 20 ounce framing hammer is designed to drive 16d nails into big 2 x stock. A spring clamp is designed to apply clamping pressure to hold pieces of wood in a certain way so [...]
What chemical strippers can I use to remove paint and varnish?
There are several different types of chemical strippers available on the market that will remove paint, varnish, shellac, tongue oil and other finishes from wood. The problem is determining which product is the right one for your task.