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Air Tools: The Sky's the Limit
Air Tools: The Sky's the Limit
By making the decision to invest in an air compressor and power tools, you've automatically expanded the capability of your ...
Band Saw
Band Saw
Some cabinet makers claim that the band saw is the single most impotant stationary tool in the workshop, because the blade ...
Belt Sander
Belt Sander
A portable belt sander will go just about anywhere an extension cord can reach. For best results, secure your work in place. ...
Beveled Fence Post
Beveled Fence Post
Here's how to dress up a fence post with a beveled cap. It's easy to do with a radial arm saw. Set the blade at a 45 degree ...
Biscuit Joints
Biscuit Joints
Using thin wood wafers called biscuits can strengthen wood joints by providing more glue bonding area. You can use a biscuit ...
Blade Balance
Blade Balance
A sharp mower blade is a key to a perfect cutting job. However, whenever you sharpen a blade yourself, always check it for ...
Blade Breaks
Blade Breaks
If a bandsaw blade breaks, it can be brazed or welded. But check for the cause. The most common causes include: 1) ...
Blade Height
Blade Height
Before turning on your table saw, make sure that the height of the saw blade is no more than 1/2-in. and no less than 1/8-in. ...
Blade Helpers
Blade Helpers
If you are about to change the blade on your bandsaw, dig out your small spring clamps to make the job easier. A new bandsaw ...
Blade Kick
Blade Kick
Always wait for a circular blade to completely stop before pulling from a cut. Otherwise it may bend or kickback.
Blade Nicks
Blade Nicks
If your jointer or planer knives get a nick or two, they may still have lots of life in them. Simply stagger the knives as ...
Blade Radius
Blade Radius
The width of your bandsaw blade and its tooth set will determine the smallest circle you can cut without damaging the blade or ...
Blade Reverse
Blade Reverse
If, when mounting a bandsaw blade, the saw teeth are pointing up instead of down, don't panic. Chances are that the saw blade ...
Blade Storage
Blade Storage
Saw blades should be stored separately. Keep each blade secured between two pieces of plywood, fastened together by a nut and ...
Blind Holes
Blind Holes
When drilling blind holes in iron or steel, fine metal bits usually fall into the hole. To remove them, you can use a strong ...
Building a Better Hammer
Building a Better Hammer
Air-driven nailing tools are not just for building professionals. No matter what type of work you do, there are models ...
Building a Deck Storage Box, Part One
Building a Deck Storage Box, Part One
This western red cedar deck storage box is a one-day project spanning two videos. Western red cedar was chosen for this ...
Building a Deck Storage Box, Part Two
Building a Deck Storage Box, Part Two
Building a western red cedar deck storage box is a one-day project that will provide convenient storage and an extra place to ...
Building a Flower Box
Building a Flower Box
Western red cedar was used to construct this window flower box project in one day. The naturally weather- and insect-resistant ...
Building a Jig to Make a Tapered Leg
Building a Jig to Make a Tapered Leg
Using a jig is a great way to make accurate, angled cuts.
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