We all expect a new router bit to be working at its best, creating silky smooth profiles with ease when brand new. As I found out, that’s not always the case.
Accessories
Accessories, from Canadian Woodworking, provides reviews and detailed insights on the accessories essential to every woodworker’s shop.
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This taper jig from Rockler has changed that process for me. This jig provides repeatable accuracy and the versatility to do virtually any tapering task.
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Bench dog has done a great job at bringing a very functional router table and lift to the woodworker who has limited space in their shop.
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If you need an extra hand in the shop for a quick and easy fix, try sticking to your guns.
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Use a moisture meter to help you determine the precise moisture level of your lumber.
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When you need to do an installation or a repair outside the shop, having the right tools with you is essential.
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When it comes to a general purpose, workhorse saw blade, you can’t go wrong with a combination blade.
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Powered face shield respirators
For maximum eye and lung protection nothing beats a powered face shield respirator.
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An ambient air cleaner, which you can run intermittently throughout the day to filter the small, suspended air particles out of the air circulating in the shop.
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Dovetails are the hallmark of finely crafted furniture; they are attractive, strong and can elevate a project from the average to extraordinary. Their limiting factor for most woodworkers has always been the level of skill required to execute them.
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Granite Tops: Rock Solid Innovation
Granite is a viable alternative to cast iron for machinery table tops and fences.
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The Newest Cordless Tool Power Source
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Leigh DR4 and D1600 dovetail jigs are unanimously considered the best on the market.
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We have seen a lot of woodworking shops, and we have found that each shop is as unique as the person who works in them.
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From exceptionally clean, flat-bottomed holes in fine furniture to quickly drilling through green wood, there is a drill for almost every use. In this article we'll take look at the most common bits found in the workshop.
