Cutting Circles on the Router Table
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How to Parallel a Table Saw Fence
Written by drbob on January 23, 2012 – 6:49 pm -In order for your table saw to work as well as it should it's really important that the rib fence and the saw blade are perfectly parallel to each other. Now my technique for this is I'm assuming that you've got the blade and the miter gauge slots are already parallel. Then the easiest way to check your fence is to make the fence also parallel to the slots. So here's the way I'm going to do this. I'm going to slide my fence over until the face of the fence is even with the miter gauge slot and lock it down and I'm not looking at it. I'm feeling it. My fingers in this case will tell me more than my eyes will. So I'm feeling that, that I'm going to feel it all the way to the back and if they're even in the front, in order to be parallel of course,... more
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Table Saw Maintenance
Written by drbob on January 20, 2012 – 9:54 am -Table Saw Maintenance - Skill Builder Power Tool Tune-Up Series By Sandor Nagyszalanczy It's one thing to own an expensive sports car or a luxurious boat, it's another thing to keep it in top condition over time. Regular maintenance is essential to keep all of our "adult toys" operating at their best. A table saw - or any power tool - is no different. A well-tuned machine is a pleasure to use, while a poorly maintained one is at best inaccurate and a pain to use and at worst can cause a serious accident. Keeping a table saw in top-notch condition isn't difficult, it just takes a bit of attention in the form of regular maintenance including cleaning, inspection, replacement of worn parts, alignment and fine tuning. I like to go over my saw and... more
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Steel City 35900G Chosen the best hybrid saw
Written by drbob on October 29, 2011 – 11:00 am -Steel City makes the first hybrid saws to incorporate a true riving knife plus a heavy granite table top that's more stable than cast iron. This saw keeps all the features that reviews praise in earlier Steel City table saws, like a tool-free blade guard and excellent dust control. Reviews also praise it for ease in cutting sheet stock. This 1.75-horsepower saw could easily be the centerpiece of a workshop devoted to precision woodworking. The saw carries a five-year warranty, with 10 years on the granite top. It's also available with a precision-machined top as the 35900 (*Est. $1,250). Details Description Features Reviews Steel City Tool Works 35900 1.75HP 10-Inch Left Tilt Cabinet Saw with 30-Inch Fence List Price: $1,889.99 Sale... more
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Makita LS1016L Selected the Best 10-inch Sliding Miter Saw
Written by drbob on October 29, 2011 – 10:37 am -Experts say that sliding miter saws are the "sweet spot" in terms of miter saw sizes and types, with ample capacity for most users. This award-winning Makita miter saw makes smooth cuts on up to a 2-by-12 board, but its four-rail system makes it more compact than most 10-inch sliders. Admittedly the Makita doesn't meet the level of precision and features of the highly-regarded but pricey Festool Kapex KS 120 (*Est. $1,300), but comparison tests find the Makita is very competitive in terms of performance and ease of use. Its soft-start motor with electronic speed control handles thick hardwoods well, and the adjustable laser guide has a separate power switch. Warranty coverage is for one year. Details Description Features Reviews Makita... more
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DeWalt DW716 selected the best 12-inch compound miter saw
Written by drbob on October 29, 2011 – 10:31 am -If you need a larger miter saw, reviewers say the DeWalt DW716 provides excellent cutting capacity; with some tweaking, it can even crosscut a 2-by-10 board. Vertical capacity for baseboard and crown molding is also outstanding. Reviews praise this top-rated saw's build quality, performance and convenience. It's a double-bevel miter saw, which helps save time as well. A three-year warranty is standard, and a laser guide is available as an optional accessory. Details Description Features Reviews DEWALT DW716 15 Amp 12-Inch Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw List Price: $724.59 Sale Price: $350.00 You save: $374.59 (52%) Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days 17 new... more
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Cutting Circles on the Router Table
Written by drbob on October 1, 2011 – 11:05 am -Cutting Circles on the Router Table Details Description Features Reviews Bosch 1617EVSPK 12 Amp 2-1/4-Horsepower Plunge and Fixed Base Variable Speed Router Kit with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets List Price: $439.00 Sale Price: $203.25 You save: $235.75 (54%) Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 8 new from $203.25 1 used from $192.00 Description Handle a broad range of routing applications with the versatile Bosch 1617EVSPK Plunge and Fixed-Base Variable-Speed Router Kit. This router kit includes a powerful motor with advanced speed control technology, precision bases, and plenty of advanced features to help get a variety of jobs done quickly... more
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Plunge Router vs Fixed Based Router
Written by drbob on September 10, 2011 – 11:05 pm -George Vondriska demonstrates the difference between plunge and fixed based routers. US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Irish Auctions Italian Auctions Dutch Auctions Spanish Auctions Swiss Auctions GB Auctions Best Match Items Ending First Newly-Listed Items First Price + Shipping: Lowest First Price + Shipping: Highest First 1 2 IN PLUNGE ROUTER W BRAKE CHICAGO TOOLS WRENCHES $45.99 End Date: Monday Feb-6-2012 2:04:30 PST Buy It Now for only: $45.99 Buy It Now Trend T4EK 850 Watt 11 HP Variable Speed Plunge Base Router $89.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday Feb-6-2012 6:24:01 PST Bid now Makita 3621... more
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Fein’s MultiMasters Go Cordless
Written by drbob on July 22, 2011 – 3:34 pm -Fein’s MultiMasters Go Cordless Fein Tools expands their multi-tool line with two new lithium-ion cordless versions. Woodworker’s Journal Magazine was offered a sneak peak of both models at the 2011 AWFS Fair. US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Irish Auctions Italian Auctions Dutch Auctions Spanish Auctions Swiss Auctions GB Auctions Best Match Items Ending First Newly-Listed Items First Price + Shipping: Lowest First Price + Shipping: Highest First 10 Japan Cut Saw Blades Fein Multimaster Craftsman Ridgid Oscillating Multi tool $12.50 (5 Bids) End Date: Sunday Feb-5-2012 21:05:19 PST Bid now 12 Blade Mix Fein Multimaster... more
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Cutting Crown Molding
Written by drbob on July 14, 2011 – 12:04 am -Cutting Crown Molding the Easy Way Read More →
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