Band saws are indispensable tools for most woodworkers and DIYers, thanks to their versatility. These saws come in handy for cutting curves, re-sawing veneers, and even when you want to rough out turning blanks. However, to make the best cuts or get the desired outcomes from your band saw, you … Read more
While circular saws are robust, efficient and convenient power saws that come in handy for various projects, they pose a significant danger to the users. There are risks associated with kickbacks, point of operation and flying hazards and hence the need to take safety precautions. You can do several things … Read more
Despite being one of the most widely used power tools, the table saw is also statistically the most dangerous workshop machine. According to a publication in the National Center for Biotechnology Information journal, medical costs resulting from the table saw injuries exceed $2 billion every year. But these grim statistics … Read more
A table saw is one of the most expensive and vital tools in many workshops. But, while most look tough and almost indestructible, they are still prone to rust, given they typically have a cast-iron table. Even if you give the table saw the best care, it will probably still … Read more
The miter saw is a handy power tool to have in your workshop if you want high precision when cutting moldings and lumber, and this is more so for angular cuts. With a good miter saw, there is a lot more you can do in your workshop. However, you need … Read more
A jigsaw is an unbeatable tool for cutting shapes in wood and many other materials, including metal and plastic. However, as handy and versatile as jigsaws might be, they only serve you well when used correctly. Here we provide a few handy tips to ensure you get the best out … Read more
In woodworking, cutting of stock to size is usually part of the project for perfect fitting of the different workpieces. Therefore, whether you have a professional workshop or you want to simply work on a DIY project, you need to buy a saw. However, since woodworking projects are very diverse, … Read more
There are a lot of different types of saws on the market. However, other than cutting materials, they specialize in different tasks. Bandsaw for instance is also meant to cut the wood. However, it is more required to give precise shapes and curves to the material. Therefore, it is an … Read more
If you are simply starting with woodworking and don’t have a budget to accustom multiple cutting tools then start with a jigsaw. These are compact yet powerful cutting tools that can work on a variety of materials. A jigsaw, because of its small size is easy to use, without needing … Read more
Miter saw comes handy in various DIY cutting projects. They come with a variety of circular blades that are designed to target different types of cutting tasks. Well, here is all you need to know about different types of miter saw and we will conclude with which one is more … Read more