How To Make A Biesemeyer Style Table Saw Fence

September 24, 2012
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Many woodworkers own a Biesemeyer fence, but even more wish they owned one. The Beisemeyer fence is an elegent design that’s been around since the 1970′s. Even though the company was bought by Delta, this popular product is still known as a Biesemeyer fence. Back in January 2012, one of my YouTube subscribers (and now [...]

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Master Japanese Woodworkers on YouTube

December 9, 2010
Japanese woodworking

YouTube is amazing. There are thousands of creative people sharing and learning from one another online. It’s shocking when you realize that YouTube has only been around for five years. As I find interesting YouTube channels and woodworking videos I will share them here so that others might be inspired on their creative journey as [...]

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Best Japanese Saws For Woodworking

November 25, 2010
Japanese Hand Saws

The Gyokucho brand Japanese saw is the best overall value. I have given up on western style push saws unless they are tensioned blade saws like a hacksaw or bow saw. Standard western saws without a blade stiffener have to be very thick and stiff to overcome the blade wanting to bend and fold on [...]

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Woodworking Project: Laminate A Multi-Function Work Table

November 14, 2010
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I love laminate. It’s a low cost and extremely durable choice for work surfaces in woodworking shops. Once you learn a few basic techniques with regard to how to size, glue and trim laminate, most woodworkers will find many practical uses for it. Plastic laminate is the ideal surface for table saw extensions as well [...]

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Makita Blade Sharpener: Used Tools Make Great Gifts

October 30, 2010
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I’ve been given many tools over the years by friends, family and other craftsmen. It makes sense when you aren’t using a tool, or you buy a new one, to pass the old one on to someone who may have a use for it. I recently purchased a new Makita 9820-2 Horizontal Wheel Wet Blade [...]

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Sanding Tip For All Woodworkers: Sand The Sequence

June 12, 2010
Sand The Sequence using Half Sheet Sanders

I have spent thousands of hours sanding wood. If I could only impart one tip to all woodworkers regarding how to sand wood, it would simply be this, SAND THE SEQUENCE. * Most woodworkers know the secret to a quality finish for any woodworking project is great sanding. If you can resist the urge to [...]

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Safety Glasses Review: Are Your Eyes Worth $1 Each? Mine Are!

May 20, 2010
Allan Little Shows The Drill Bit That Shattered Into His Safety Glasses

Allan Little talks about how a drill bit shattered while drilling this past week, and if not for his safety glasses, he would be blind in one eye today. Woodman wears Condor safety glasses that he buys from WW Grainger for $2.10 a pair. Working with power tools is dangerous and you need to be extra cautious when working a power drill. Drill bits shatter and pieces of metal can fly at high speeds into your eyes. Don’t risk permanently damaging your vision by not wearing safety glasses.

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The Best Finish For Your Woodworking Projects

April 30, 2010
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Allan Little explains in his video series the secret to attaining a perfect woodworking finish. Sanding the sequence, making sure the wood is 100% free of embedded particles and sanding residue, applying Waterlox ( a tung old based finish ) and scratching in between multiple coats. Visit AskWoodman.tv to watch all his woodworking videos

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The Coolest Beer Can Crusher Ever

January 30, 2010
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I know a lot of creative and talented people in Austin, Texas. My friend and long time Toyota mechanic and inventor, Mark Larkin, is one of them. I spend hour upon hour milling wood, sanding or brushing finish which allows my mind to wander to inventions and labor saving devices for my shop. I suspect [...]

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How To Mill Lumber To S4S In 6 Steps

January 18, 2010
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Flat, straight and square lumber is crucial to starting any woodworking project. Your board has two faces and two edges that must be square and parallel to one another. Four Square, or S4S is a milling term used to describe this. Milling wood inacurately creates problems that will compound themselves throughout a project. The procedure [...]

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