Whenever a woodworker mentions he’s in the market for a hybrid table saw there’s always someone standing around to tell him he should just take the money and invest in a used cabinet saw. A SawmillCreek member (a Creeker) asked …
Monthly Archives: February 2008
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5 Tips for Removing Wood Glue from Your Clothes
Posted 1913 days ago byThe only thing that wood glue bonds better than wood is fabric. So how can you get wood glue and wood glue stains out of those work shirts that need to stay presentable? An SMCreeker said: “Over the past year …
Posted in Q/A
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Getting Sheet Goods Home: 9 Ways to Reduce the Pain
Posted 1916 days ago byA WoodNetter posted this complaint to the forum: “I’m killing myself trying to get sheetgoods home from the borg… there must be a better way. I have a small SUV which just isn’t cutting it.” Does this sound like you? …
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7 Rules of Lending Power Tools: What's Your Policy?
Posted 1918 days ago byHow do you handle loaning out your power tools? If you’re like most woodworkers you have a very strict policy, whether it’s a qualified yes, a definite yes, or a loud, firm and final NO WAY. A thread over at …
Posted in Q/A, Tool Debates, Tool Resources
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Is Norm Abram a Master Carpenter?
Posted 1923 days ago byWell, we all know he’s a highly influential carpenter… He ranked #1 in our poll of 3 forums (see ToolCrib.com’s Guide to Your 31 Most Influential Woodworkers). But is he really a master carpenter? This is the question that a …
Posted in Q/A, Tool Debates
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Do You Have a TV In Your Wood Shop?
Posted 1926 days ago byA member at the SawmillCreek forum asked his fellow creekers whether they had TVs in their shops… he needed some data to show to his wife because he was seeking her agreement on a new TV. I’m someone who’s easily …
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The Top Five Power Tools We Buy But Never Use…
Posted 1927 days ago byHave you ever dropped tens of dollars or even hundreds on a woodworking tool or accessory that you never used? These are the tools that are collecting dust instead of making it… Maybe it was a deal too good to …
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Are Your Power Tools Covered in Your Insurance?
Posted 1932 days ago byLet’s start this out with a relevant quote: “the worst time to find out about no coverage is after a loss.” That said, we’re not insurers. In fact, we had to spell check the word “insurers” just to get it …
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The Ultimate Guide to Making Wooden Hinges
Posted 1934 days ago byI love woodworking forums. The free flow of information, the friendships, the “strong discussions” about power tools… One of my favorite forums remains FamilyWoodworking.org, both for the spirit in which they built it and the friendliness of the guys posting …
Posted in Project Plans
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Drum Sander Leaving Lines in Wood?
Posted 1934 days ago byA WoodNetter wrote in to his buddies to ask about the lines left in his wood by his 18″ Delta drum sander. Here’s what he said: “I’m wondering if anyone can help me out in eliminating lines in the wood …
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