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Clean Rusty Tools by Electrolysis
by Tim Johnson Monday, February 23, 2009
Electrolysis is a gentle, safe way to chemically remove all the rust from small tools, and it leaves the iron untouched. An abrasive can remove rust, too, but it may require removing a large amount of metal, either weakening the piece or destroying its...
Big Featured, Low-Priced Tablesaws
by Tim Johnson Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Model 22124, $950 • 1-3/4-hp 120/240-volt motor. 30-in. rip capacity to the right of the blade. • Cast-iron side tables and folding outfeed table. • 4-in. miter gauge fence extension. • Beisemeyer rip fence. Craftsman started from...
Choose the Right Grinding Wheel
by Tim Johnson Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Q. I've been told that the gray wheels that came with my grinder will burn my woodworking tools and that white wheels are better. True? A. The stock wheels that come with most grinders are designed for the metalworking trade. They're way too hard...
Become A Tool Nut
by Tom Caspar Wednesday, February 18, 2009
I really don't need five cordless drills, seven routers or 24 antique hand planes, but I can't help it. I'm a tool nut. Are you? Have you ever bought an old woodworking machine just because it looked cool? Tried a new tool and said, "Wow...
Dream Sharpening Machine
by AW-Editor Thursday, January 29, 2009
"What? A $600 machine that just sharpens hand tools?" That's the reaction I've heard when introducing my pals to the latest in sandpaper-sharpening technology, the Lap-Sharp LS-200. It's the brainchild of a single-minded engineer...
Perfect Edge Joints
by AW-Editor Thursday, January 29, 2009
Jointers are simple machines with few moving parts, but the two beds, the fence and the cutterhead all have to be in alignment for a jointer to function properly. Few things are more frustrating or more common than problems with jointers. This is especially...
Jointer/Planer Combo Machine
by AW-Editor Sunday, May 11, 2008
Students often ask me if they should buy a jointer or planer first. Here's an opportunity to get both in one tool. Grizzly's new G0633 12-in. Jointer/Planer Combination machine, $1,795, does dual duty with one cutter head. At first blush the price...
CAD for Woodworkers
by AW-Editor Thursday, September 4, 2008
By Randy Johnson You don't have to spend much money to get a good computer-aided drafting (CAD) program for drawing woodworking projects. Fifty bucks will buy you a starter program that's easy to learn and use. For $150, you can get one with all...
Heavy Lathe with Extra Capacity
by AW-Editor Friday, September 12, 2008
So here's a dilemma: Mini lathes are designed to be portable, but when you get where you're going, it's nice to have some weight in the machine. At 106 pounds (more than a sheet of MDF weighs), the Maxi Lathe, $300, from General International...
Shaper or Router Table?
by AW-Editor Friday, September 19, 2008
Q. I'm thinking about starting a side business building custom doors. Should I consider investing in a shaper or use my router table? Shaper cutters are larger and last longer than router bits. The heavy weight large-diameter shaper cutter is designed...
Tool News - Milwaukee M12 3/8" Drill
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, August 27, 2009
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation recently expanded its M12 line with the new M12 Cordless 3/8" Drill/Driver. It features a metal locking 3/8" chuck for maximum bit retention and durability. In addition, the 2410-22 delivers up to 25% more...
12 Tips for Better Biscuit Joining
by Tim Johnson Wednesday, February 25, 2009
1. Make Corner Splines Decorative corner splines sure make an ordinary box look great. But they can be a bit dicey to cut on a tablesaw. Let your biscuit joiner come to the rescue. A simple jig holds the box and the joiner so you can cut slots quickly...
Tool News - General International 13" Horizontal Drum Sander
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, August 11, 2009
General International just released their new 13" Horizontal Single-drum Sander (Model 15-155 M1). It has a heavy duty open steel stand for greater stability and a high quality conveyor belt for longer service life. Large hand wheel adjusts conveyor...
Clean Your Disc Sander
by Tim Johnson Monday, February 23, 2009
Here's a quick way to get rid of the globs of adhesive that remain on the surface of your disc sander after you remove worn out abrasive sheets. Goo Gone (available at hardware stores and home centers) attacks this problem like nobody's business...
Tool News - Craftsman Table Saws
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Contractor Saw The 10 in. Craftsman Contractor Table Saw features a 1 ¾ hp continuous duty induction motor. The all-metal construction of the saw provides durability and stability when working. The table saw also includes a precision machined cast...

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