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By Dean Bielanowski If you have not owned a table saw before and are considering purchasing one for woodwork, consider these following five points before you run out the door with a fat wallet to buy one… 1.) Portability. This is perhaps the major reason a person may buy one type of table saw over another. Large cabinet saws are some of By Dean Bielanowski Pneumatic bradders, finish nailers or framing nail guns are no doubt handy tools, and most woodshops or carpenters will have an arsenal of them in their tool stash. But a pneumatic stapler is often the better choice in many instances, particularly when the fixing or staples will not be seen in the end product. Hitachi Narrow Stapler A good Where should I set up my workshop? As real estate agents say, “Location, location, location”. The ideal workshop setup depends on one primary factor: what works best for you and your house. Each home is different and each craftsman is different. The best solution is to take an inventory of your needs and your space. That way you can assess What should you do with Grandpa’s tools? For many people the first answer would be to trash them. That may not be the best option though. Many older power tools are more rugged and durable than their modern counterpart. Take each of the power tools for a test run first. Do they still work? If they do, then can you What is a framing square? The basic definition is a flat tool usually made of metal in the shape of the letter “L”. The corner of the tool is an accurate 90 degree right angle. On each arm, there are usually engraved or stamped measurement increments on the face. The name comes from its use by carpenters to lay out If you’ve ever gone shopping for a new car or lawnmower, you’ve already been confronted with the question of what horsepower is. Like many terms that have been totally taken over by commercials and advertising, the term horsepower is usually thrown around by salespeople that are trying to push a high-powered and expensive product. When most people hear the term What is drywall? It refers to either a product used to cover interior walls or the method of hanging the product. In either case, drywall replaced traditional plastering in the mid-twentieth century. For hundreds of years, plaster had been used to cover interior walls. It was a labor intensive process. Narrow boards called lath were nailed to the framing studs. Why should you buy a combo kit of power tools? Purchasing tools in a combination kit is a sure fire way to save money. Major manufacturers will provide a nice combo of popular tools along with an extra battery pack or two. When priced individually, the total of the kit would be well above the combo price. And often, you Many times when you are shopping for vehicles or power tools, you will hear the term torque thrown around as a demonstration of how powerful or desirable a particular product is. While most people understand what is meant by horsepower, they are typically less familiar with torque. If you’re afraid to go after the equipment you need just because you’re |
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