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Updated on August 2nd, 2019
UPDATED 4Apr2019: After 25 years of sharpening chainsaws with a file by hand, I don’t do much of it any more Not...Continue Reading
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Updated on October 21st, 2017
Back in 2002 I met a man named Gus Sestrap as I wrote a technical story about the construction of the CenturyLink Field...Continue Reading
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TABLESAW TOUR: See Why I Heartily Recommend This Model
Updated on May 17th, 2019
I often get asked for advice about choosing a portable tablesaw, and if I had to choose the best, safest and most...Continue Reading
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Better Safe than Gory
Updated on October 29th, 2014
As a builder, your body is an essential part of your business That’s why the prevailing attitude towards safety...Continue Reading
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4 Tool Tips to Get the Most Out of Today’s Best Sa...
Updated on October 29th, 2014
While it’s true that the best saws in the world are only as good as the blades they spin, that’s just part of...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Choosing the Best Circular Saw
Updated on October 29th, 2014
Q: What’s the best circular saw for building furniture I’m a newbie woodworker, my budget is tight but...Continue Reading
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ONE TOUGH BLADE: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ...
Published onAugust 28th, 2020
The world of circular saw blades is like poker The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get The made-in-Italy...Continue Reading
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Published onOctober 23rd, 2020
If glue could create a perfect bond between pieces of wood, there would be no need for anything other than simple butt...Continue Reading
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60-VOLT CORDLESS TOOLS: DEWALT Unveils Bold New Campaign
Published onJune 24th, 2016
From time to time tool companies invite people like me to corporate events where new tools will be unveiled I usually...Continue Reading
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CHISELS & PLANES: Why These Hand Tools Still Make Sense
Updated on January 25th, 2020
UPDATED 25Jan2020 + two videos Fancy power tool technology generates its own hype, and that’s why you don’t hear...Continue Reading