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An Improved Puzzle
Anything worth doing is worth doing badly – at first. (I don’t know the source of that quote.) My first attempt at the puzzle fit that quote perfectly. It was crude in every way. So, some analysis, and then some … Continue reading
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Simple Puzzle for the Beginning Woodworker
My latest woodworking project was this simple puzzle that I procured from Steve Ramsey over at Woodworking for Mere Mortals. Steve, in addition to having the drawings for the project and a completed puzzle, also recited poetry, a la Dr … Continue reading
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A new Saw Blade Does Wonders for My Compound Miter Saw
I purchased a new saw blade for my compound miter saw today. I was amazed. What a difference. The saw now cuts very nicely. With the previous blade I might have thought that the saw cut by burning the wood. Now, … Continue reading
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Circular Saw Joinery
In an earlier post I suggested a list of woodworking tools. I had stated that woodworking could be done with some very basic tools and that a fully equipped workshop was not a requirement. This Wood Magazine video demonstrates construction … Continue reading
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Use a Dremel Tool as a Scroll Saw
I hope you were able to take advantage of the deal on the re-con Dremel rotary tool. Here’s a video showing how it could be used in lieu of a scroll saw. Even though I think comparing it to a … Continue reading
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Dremel Rotary Tool Kit
This looks like a very good deal to me. CPO has a Factory Reconditioned Dremel 8200-1/28-RT 12V Max Lithium-Ion Cordless Rotary Tool Kit for $59.99. There may also be some other discount, but it was not clear to me. BTW, … Continue reading
Choosing Tools for the Beginning Woodworker
I often see and hear questions about which tools a beginning woodworker should acquire. And the numerous recommendations, although varied, all seem to have a shopping list a mile long. So, I want to also provide my shopping list. And … Continue reading
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Woodworking Tool Sale
For anyone in the Reno area Apex Saw Works has an open house this Friday and Saturday. Vendors are on site with some good deals. Someone will cut a van in two using a Lenox demolition blade in a reciprocating … Continue reading
Table Saw Safety
Here’s a great video: Table Saw Safety from the Power Tool Institute. http://www.powertoolinstitute.com/pti_pages/safetyvideo_3_TableSawSafety_eng.asp I wasn’t able to embed the video here. Enjoy.
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Good Deal on Belt Sander
Are you looking for a good deal on a belt sander? CPO has the Ridgid R2720 10 Amp 3-in X 21-in Heavy Duty Variable Speed Belt Sander for $119.99. The Home Depot price is $40.00 more. The CPO page is … Continue reading