Drilling is an essential aspect of most metalworking projects. Whether you’re boring holes for bolts, drilling out broken fasteners or removing spot welds for automotive disassembly, understanding the basics of this process can make the difference between success and failure. ….
A hacksaw is mainly used for cutting metals. Most hacksaws are hand saws with a frame that holds a blade under tension. Such hacksaws have a handle, usually with a pistol grip and pins for attaching a narrow disposable blade. ….
There are a number of work environments that offer challenges for workers, but few of those challenges are more dangerous than the ones that cannot be seen. Microscopic particles permeate the air in many construction sites as well as many ….
Nothing beats the power and speed of a chain saw for felling a tree, sectioning branches or cleaning up storm damage. This tool is designed to do one thing — cut through wood fast — and it does it well. ….
Small wire-feed welders are fine for repairing your lawn mower or barbecue grill, but with a little creativity, you can make them do a lot more. Building a project such as furniture for your home and deck, or a fixture ….
Why bother with a mortice? Without it, furniture joinery would be compromised. The mortice and tenon Is the connection of choice in framed ware of all sorts, especially tables and seating. The joint resists tension (when glued) and twist, and ….
This is the question that seems to come up with anyone who isn’t the most advanced of users. In carbide circular saw blades, there are so many options, so many designs and configurations it’s overwhelming to some, especially those who ….
The first step to selling a home is getting potential buyers inside—and the very best way to entice them in is to wow them from the street. Here are a few simple, low-cost projects that can make a huge difference ….
Most of the important principles of routing are not about routing or routers! Rather, they are about understanding and managing the materials to be routed. Routers, due to their precision and bizarre secondary and tertiary reference systems, have put a ….
Regardless of whether they’re woodworkers by passion or by career. So long as they put their hands to work and turn blocks of wood into beautiful pieces of art, a bench is the starting point of everything. It’s where furniture, ….