How to Use a Table Saw
There are many types of table saws, but it is essential to consider certain factors before rushing to use or purchase them. Some of these factors include the type of saw and saw blade, the …
Tools
Tool reviews.
Best Mini Metal Lathe
It’s a common misconception that a mini metal lathe is “just for beginners”. We’re here to tell you that mini lathes are not the sole domain of metalworking newbies! Don’t be deceived by their small …
Best Mini Wood Lathe
There’s something really satisfying about taking a piece of wood, spinning it around a pivot point, and shaping it into something else completely. It takes creativity, skill, and patience, which are all awesome attributes for …
Best Dremel Tool
Is any workbench complete without a rotary tool? You can almost think of these versatile tools as “all-in-ones”. With a few quick twists of the chuck bit, you can switch from drilling to sanding, from …
Best Full-Size Carbide Turning Tools
Carbide-cutting tools are the “Marmite” of the woodturning world – you either love them or you hate them! Carbide tools are still relatively new to the woodturning markets, so traditionalists tend to lean towards the tried …
How to Use a Boring Bar on Lathe
Boring is a fundamentally basic lathe operation: you use a cutting tool to expand an existing material hole. A well-placed and successful borehole requires you to know several things, from whether you’re using the right …
Best Digital Calipers
In this post, we go over the best digital calipers that you can use in woodworking or metalworking. Best 8-Inch Digital Caliper: VINCA DCLA Digital Caliper Clockwise Tools Inc. provides the VINCA DLCA’s best digital …
Wen Lathe Review
“Wen” you need a reliable woodturning lathe for small turning projects, turn to the Wen 3420. This unique mini-lathe features a “2a motor”, offering the hobbyist woodturner speeds ranging between 750 and 3200 RPM. Although …
Best Metal Lathes
In this post, I go over the best metal lathes currently on the market. Some of these sometimes go out of stock, so please point that out in the comments below and I’ll look for …
What is a Reciprocating Saw
If you’ve never heard of, or used a reciprocating saw, prepare for it to become your go-to tool for demolition, building, and everything in between. Reciprocating saws are also called Sawzalls. A brand-name-turned-household-name for the …