Measure twice and cut once, they say, but do you need to use a carpenter’s pencil when marking your measurements? Could you use a standard #2 or mechanical pencil to mark your woodworking projects? In most cases, you can. But there are a few key features of a carpenter pencil that will make you look […]
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Drilling with the help of a center punch will make you look like a pro on the job site. Do you find your drill sliding off the surface as you work through your project? This is where you could give up on the conventional drilling techniques and bring an automatic center punch in your professional […]
Continue readingWithout craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind. Johannes Brahms How excited were you when you first used the compass in geometry class? It was probably the best feeling in the world because you felt like you had the chance to use it to create any shape or form you desired and […]
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How to find the perfect work gloves for you Work gloves are fundamentally important when operating heavy and dangerous machinery and the right gloves can make all the difference. The best work gloves are designed to give you comfort and to make life easier and safer for you in the workplace and on the job […]
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Wood lathes are the some of thefirst lathes that any hobbyist will choose and turn wooden pieces are a littleeasier and simpler than turning the metal objects. Once you have a goodunderstanding of wood lathes and how they function or operate, you should startlooking at the different tools that accompany these lathes. We have […]
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Mini lathes are the smallest brothers of the full-sized lathes. These lathes are portable and lightweight, which means that they can easily be moved from place to place. The mini lathes are also much cheaper than the midi and full-sized lathes and theyshould be the perfect starting point for anyone looking to turn smaller pens […]
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Full-size wood lathes are designed for the serious woodturner and they are generally used for industrial purposes or people making serious money from wood turning. These huge full sized lathes will be perfect if you plan on turning bigger chunks of wood and you like to get serious about the wood turning business. The […]
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A wood lathe is an important tool in the world of wood turning. It is used to create a wooden object of near perfect symmetry, but can also be used in conjunction with other tools for things like sanding, knurling, facing and deformation. The wood lathe is quite complex and it consists of […]
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Welding can be a great way to earn some extra money while actually following your hobby. It is easy to take up and beginners and experts alike can follow up easily. There are quite a few difficulties though primary among them being the high initial expense. The materials that you’d need for welding are a bit […]
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The band saw is an extremely handy tool when it comes to many usual tasks. It’s versatility and precision allows it to perform a range of cutting functions and makes this tool a must have in a workshop. Needless to say that the blade is the most important part of this tool and making a wrong choice […]
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