Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at toxic wood, the latest video from Workshop Companion, and giant wooden hammers. Tool N…
Read moreTool:M18 FUEL 7-1/4″ Circular Saw 2834-21HD Shop Now Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $449 (tool, 12ah battery and charger, framing blade, and bag) (Also available as 2834-20 bare tool) Don’t feel alarmed if you’re feeling a bit of deja ……
Read moreTool: M12 FUEL Brushless 18-Gauge Compact Brad Nailer 2541-20 Shop Now Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $249 (Bare Tool) I’ve been a slow converter to cordless power tools. However, with today’s advancement in batteries, you can do a heck of a…
Read moreNot every woodworker needs a hardhat. In fact, very few need one at all unless mandated by an employer to meet OSHA requirements on a jobsite. Still, there are lots of occasions in the woodshop where you might bump your …
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Keeping warm: What jackets should you be wearing in the workshop? Every year as the days get shorter and the temps get lower, woodworkers emerge from pseudo-hibernation to go into their shops and build throughout the long winter months. There …
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