Small stick stops crosscut sled in safe position
This simple solution keeps the blade safely away from your body and hands
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Table-Saw Kickback: Why it happens and how to prevent it
Roland Johnson explains the physics of kickback and why the best way to prevent it is to use a riving knife.
Read moreAdding a splitter to an older table saw
If you have an older saw that lacks a modern riving knife, here are a couple of ways to add a low-profile splitter.
Read more5 Nifty Storage Solutions in Your Shop
Everyone can use some creative storage solutions in their shop, which is why we dug through the American Woodworker archives for some classic storage tips. Portable Hose Reel Instead of mounting my compressor’s hose reel to the wall, I mounted …
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Fire Proof
Can Lithium-ion batteries really catch fire? A friend of mine proved it beyond a doubt. I’ve never liked the idea of knock-off, counterfeit or no-name tool batteries. Inexpensive, but underpowered and just not as efficient as originals, knock-off batte…
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