Dress for Dust
Do the clothes really make the man? Try taking a tip from turners and dress up for dust. Wear a jumpsuit and a face shield when you can’t collect sawdust at the source. This is the outfit turners wear when …
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The Splinter Report: May 23rd
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 bad stock photography, nail guns, and building a chair from bulls%$t. Tool News Quick …
Read moreBump Protection
Not 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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Small stick stops crosscut sled in safe position
This simple solution keeps the blade safely away from your body and hands
Read moreTable-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.
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