Posts Tagged woodworking

Porter-Cable 895PK 12, One well thought out tool.

One well thought out tool.
I was leaning heavily towards the Makita RF1101 Kit but then I noticed the new Router from P/C. I got one since this had all the features I was looking for. Here are my findings.1. Surprisingly quiet
Update (2/3/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen. [...]

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Incra IRSET18 18-Inch, Exactly What You Need

Exactly What You Need
If you desire to elevate your measuring and marking skills, this handy set will do you right. If you’re frustrated at trying to line up your measuring marks your’re not alone. No more squinting at the edge of a ruler to see if you’ve got it right. Get it right each time [...]

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DEWALT DW7082 Vertical, Vertical Clamps save..

Vertical Clamps save Fingers and Time
I bought two of these clamps after hearing about de-fingered folks who regretted not using them after their accidents. So after using them on a few mitering projects, I highly recommend them not only for the added safety they provide, but also for the precision they make possible [...]

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Bosch TS1004 Table Saw, Works better than expected

Works better than expected
I was apprehensive about this collection bag based on the reviews. However, for the price, and because I was generating a lot of saw dust, I decided to give it a try. I do have a rather powerful shop vacuum that I would sometimes attach to the saw for larger jobs, [...]

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Rockwell RK9000 Jawhorse, Plastic parts in key places..

Plastic parts in key places - beware
I have been using the Jawhorse for several projects. Since the Rockwell web site has no customer service email, I would like to make some detailed comments about this product that perhaps you can pass on to your co-workers, managers, friends, etc. This product has several pros and cons, [...]

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Freud LU74R012 12-Inch, Clean, smooth cuts

Clean, smooth cuts
This blade complements a similar 10″ Freud blade I have used for three years in my table saw. Excellent performance, fine kerf, almost polished finish to the cut surfaces. The quality of the blade coupled with the excellent price, made this purchase an easy decision.
Update (2/3/2012): This item is currently on [...]

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Jorgensen 3201-HT 1-Inch, Product Description

Product Description
Spring action allows instant opening and closing where fast, easy application to or removal from the work is required and where spring pressure is adequate. Handle contours enable comfortable use. Non-slip jaws become parallel at maximum opening capacities. Poly-vinyl protected handles and jaw tips. Point-of-pressure allows remains near jaw tips throughout the entire range [...]

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Freud LM74M010 10-Inch, freud new rip blade

freud new rip blade
I build custom furniture and am always looking for a smoother cutting blade. I have all the older freud blades as well as several forest blades and a couple of Olden.This new blade rips smoother than any of them. The Forest woodworker II has been the best until this one. On my [...]

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Freud JS104K 6.5 amp, A Great Basic Plate Joiner

A Great Basic Plate Joiner
The only reason this didn’t get 5 stars is because of the way it adjusts and the fact that the blade isn’t quite centered from top to bottom. Use scrap, test out what you’re joing, and then there’s no problem. The knob for the height adjustment is a rack [...]

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