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THE SHOW brings together our industrial community to share skills, share stories and revel in the coolest new power tools and products. Plus! In addition to ample festivities, THE SHOW offers ridiculous discounts and give-aways. Posted in Uncategorized and tagged with tools and machines, power tool give aways, best deals on power tools, woodworking machineryRead more

A Few Tips for Keeping Your Blades in Optimal Cutting Condition Before jumping into their first cuts and projects woodworkers and craftsmen have a lot to consider.. To help make this thinking process a little easier, here’s a few tips for keeping your saw blades in the most professional shape. Ever wonder how many teethRead more

5 Practices to Make You a More Effective Woodworker.. Bosch DLA001Any craftsmen can begin to forget himself in the shop, can become careless or indifferent among familiar equipment, but the fact is, to be the best woodworker you can be, one must always be aware his surroundings and respect the shop as a both creativeRead more

14 Rules to Keep Your Shop Running Smoothly Posted on January 20, 2010 It can be easy to forget which component in the shop is most integral to its production and functionality – so let me remind you – the most vital, most valuable machine in your woodshop is you. Be mindful of yourself asRead more

A circular saw is one of the most versatile and widely used power tools on the market today. They’re simple to operate and they can save you hours of tedious and tiring work. Still, achieving the most accurate cuts from your circ saw requires a certain degree of finesse. Posted in “How to” of theRead more

Watch shoplifters caught in the act! Surveillance footage from our showroom in Salt Lake City, Utah captures this shoplifting duo stashing stolen property in a baby carrier. Ain’t nobody got time for that! Posted in Special Interest and tagged with stolen power tools, baby carrier theft, ain’t nobody got time for that, power tool theft,Read more

To ensure your air compressor runs smoothly and quietly, simply keep all its screws, nuts, and bolts tight. As your compressor runs, each of these components is joggled and loosened; accordingly, you need only check and tighten these parts periodically to keep your machine performing smooth and quiet. Remember, regular maintenance is the key to high performance. Bear in mind,Read more

How to Remove a Stuck Screw One of the most insurmountable stresses in the tool business comes in the form of a stuck screw. Caused by an accumulation of rust and corrosion that sticks and binds to the screw’s body, these stuck screws can fast become the ruin a perfectly great project or work day.Read more

Almost everyone under the sun has experienced the horror of a stuck screw or bolt, and each craftsman has assuredly fought off more than his fair share of frozen screw frustrations. Trying to remove a stuck screw can fast turn into one of the worst jobs around the house or in the shop – it can feel like a physical impossibility to removeRead more

Not sweating the small stuff can be one of the most difficult things to master especially in the woodshop where the small stuff usually makes a huge difference. One little screw has the potential to destroy an entire afternoon – you might spend hours attempting to set that screw right only to fire-up your stressRead more