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Posted on March 2, 2015
Start you next project with confidence knowing you’re using the right woodworking materials. Learn what to look for, and how to narrow down the right wood types based on the project your building.
Posted in “How to” of the Month, General Interest, How To Articles, Industrial Tips, Woodworking Articles and tagged with best wood for furniture, what’s the difference between hardwood and softwood, building with soft wood, which type of wood should I use for my woodworking project, how to start woodworking, beginning woodworking, building with hardwood, softwood, hardwood, wood species, wood types, woodworking materials, start woodworking, woodworking by Mallory Kramer.
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Posted on January 15, 2015
Although creating a good glue joint is relatively simple, there are ways to craft one more properly. Here are a few techniques you should employ to ensure your glue-ups are as tight, secure and as smooth as possible.
Posted in “How to” of the Month, How To Articles, Industrial Tips, Woodworking Articles and tagged with wood glue, tips for using wood glue, stronger glue joints, furniture repair, better glue joints, gluing wood together, edge joining with glue, edge joining, how to glue wood together, glue joint, gluing wood, wood gluing, how to make a glue joint, woodworking tips, woodworking by Mallory Kramer.
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Posted on December 25, 2014
We all want to get a little more out of the investments we make. Learn the easiest way to get more life from your bandsaw blades. Whether you use your bandsaw weekly, monthly, or bi-annually, this tip will help you keep your blades cutting for longer.
Posted in “How to” of the Month, Accessories, How To Articles, Industrial Tips, Machinery, Professional Accessories, Quick Tip of the Month, Repair & Maintenance Articles, Woodworking Articles and tagged with blade maintenance, make bandsaw blades last longer, best bandsaw blades, bandsaw blade maintenance, bandsaw maintenance, bandsaw blades, bandsaws, woodworking blades, woodworking tips, woodworking by Mallory Kramer.
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Posted on December 23, 2014
Sanding takes a lot of time and effort. It makes sense, then, that we crafty crafters would look for shortcuts. The trouble with sanding, though, is most shortcuts will ultimately yield inferior results and you’ll waste plenty time trying to correct them. Stay ahead of the curve by knowing which corners you should never cut.
Posted in “How to” of the Month, How To Articles, Industrial Tips, Sanders, Woodworking Articles and tagged with shop tips, more efficient wood sanding, tips for better sanding, better sanding practices, wood sanding, woodworking tips, woodworking by Mallory Kramer.
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Posted on December 11, 2014
Offering smoother, quieter cuts and longer lasting blade life, upgrading to cool blocks is the smartest choice for you and your bandsaw. Learn more about cool blocks and how they’ll improve virtually all results from cutting performance to blade longevity.
Posted in General Interest, Product Reviews, Professional Accessories and tagged with better performance from your bandsaw, bandsaw info, best bandsaw blade guides, should I upgrade to cool blocks, cool blocks bandsaw, are cool blocks better, bandsaw blade guides, cool blocks blade guides, cool blocks, bandsaws, better cuts, woodworking by Mallory Kramer.
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Posted on October 9, 2014
Protecting your table saw with a little bit of regular maintenance is a huge part of getting continued great results from your machine. Find out the best way to maintain your table saw top and get the best performance and lifespan from your saw.
Posted in “How to” of the Month, General Interest, How To Articles, Industrial Tips, Machinery, Repair & Maintenance Articles, Woodworking Articles and tagged with table saw maintenance tips, table saw tips, how to prevent rust on a table saw, table saw rust prevention, protect cast iron, maintain cast iron, cast iron table saw protection, how to protect a table saw top, how to protect a table saw, saw top maintenance, table saw maintenance, woodworking tips, woodworking by Mallory Kramer.
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Posted on September 25, 2014
Better cuts are within your grasp! Achieve more accurate cuts by focusing on and simplifying your prep work. Discover three easy techniques that will help you get better cutting results with minimal effort and without spending any money.
Posted in “How to” of the Month, How To Articles, Industrial Tips, Power Tool Articles, Quick Tip of the Month, Tool Tips, Woodworking Articles and tagged with affordable tips for better cutting, better cuts without spending money, do it yourself, three easy ways to get better cuts, best practices for wood cutting, cutting techniques, more accurate cuts, more accurate cutting, cutting tips, diy, woodworking tips, woodworking by Mallory Kramer.
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Posted on September 11, 2014
The new JET JDP-17 17-inch drill press offers high-performance and exciting innovations. Find out what this drill press does better and whether or not you need one in your shop.
Posted in Machinery, Product Reviews, Woodworking Articles and tagged with best drill presses, best woodworking machinery, jet woodworking tools, jet tools review, jet 716300 review, jet jdp-17 review, jdp-17, 716300, jet 716300, jet jdp-17, affordable full size drill press, best drill press for small shops, 17 inch drill press, jet drill press, affordable woodworking machinery, jet machinery, woodworking machinery, woodworking by Mallory Kramer.
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Posted on August 28, 2014
We all know that wood can do a lot of things, but why does it warp? Find out what makes your lumber bow, twist, crook, cup and kink – even after it’s dry – and what you can do to predict it.
Posted in General Interest, Woodworking Articles and tagged with wood warping, how to avoid wood warp, why wood warps, how to predict wood warp, moisture content in wood, what makes wood warp, the facts about wood warp, why does wood warp, wood warp, woodworking articles, woodworking tips, woodworking by Mallory Kramer.
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Posted on August 21, 2014
Swapping out miter saw blades can be a simple process, even without a blade lock feature – and it only take a few minutes. Find out how to quickly and safely replace a miter saw blade without blade lock.
Posted in “How to” of the Month, How To Articles, Industrial Tips, Miter Saws, Quick Tip of the Month, Repair & Maintenance Articles, Tool Info, Tool Tips and tagged with no blade lock blade removal, blade installation without blade lock, miter saw blade installation, safely replace a saw blade, safely remove a saw blade, miter saw safety, blade safety, How to Remove and Replace a Miter Saw Blade Without Blade Lock, Replace a Miter Saw Blade Without Blade Lock, how to install a miter saw blade, how to replace a miter saw blade, miter saw blade replacement, woodworking tips, woodworking by Mallory Kramer.
