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If you guys are tool lovers like me, you have probably made the observation that there are several distinct levels of tool quality. Off the top of my head, here’s how I would categorize things: homeowner, serious DIY’er, contractor/pro, and premium. In the world of hand tools though, ...
Josh, an experienced hand tool guy wants a recommendation for a good “first power tool”. I am new to The Guild, but looking forward to the upcoming builds. I am a hand tool guy and have everything I need to complete a project with hand tools. However, after attending classes at Kelly ...
... the scoop on carving. I hope you enjoy. There are several types of wood carving: letter, chip, and relief carving; and carving in the round. Carving tools include knives, chisels, gouges, and mallets. For carving in the round, rasps and files are helpful. Gouges come in many shapes and are gauged ...
I’m not sure if you noticed, but I kinda like tools. Hand tools, power tools, tools that cut, tools that smash, tools that just look cool on the wall; its all good! So I thought I’d share with you a few tools/products I’m excited about for 2011. Some are already on the market and ...
I was just thinking about something and I know I can’t be the only one. As a self-proclaimed “hybrid woodworker”, I try to balance hand tools and power tools in a way that makes the most sense for the job at hand. This is a method of work that takes a certain amount of time and ...
This week’s question comes from Allan who writes: Ã? I am interested in woodworking but scared of buying a crap ton of tools and sucking at it. Can you please tell me what I should buy to get started?Ã? Thanks. And here is my response: When you are getting started, tool-buying decision...
This week’s question comes from Ben who writes: I am using craftsman shop tools – Table saw, scroll saws, drill press, planer, ect and I’m finding my cuts are not as perfect as I’d like. How can I get professional cuts w/ unprofessional tools ($ is always an issue) – ...
This week’s question comes from Robert. He writes: I would like to ask a question about dust collection. I have a small workshop in my garage and have found dust to be a major problem. I don’t have any large machines but I do have small power tools such as routers, circular saws, bisc...
What does it mean to be a woodworker? Most would probably agree that at the most basic level, a woodworker is one who uses tools to shape objects out of wood. Fair enough. But today’s modern woodworker has to be so much more than that. Some of this is self-inflicted punishment for “need...
...eally no such thing as “good enough”. Its either done properly or its not. This is something I really admire. David shows you a number of tools and techniques in this video. You’ll see some of the more standard options like the bowl gouge, the parting tool, and the pyramid point t...
... sale at $99.00. - Black and Decker Firestorm plunge router. Unreliable non-standard pile of junk. I messed up and paid for this. This is one of those tools that has me wondering what I was thinking. Wide assortment of router bits and accessories including MLCS 66pc 1/2” shank bit set, mitere...
...ad. Frustrated, I left the furniture store and made a decision to start building my own furniture. I went to my local big box store and loaded up with tools that I thought I needed. I somewhat successfully built my first project–a bookcase for Michelle. I had some real problems with the finish...