Workshop Tip: Open blast gates without bending and reaching

FineWoodworking blast gate, Dust Collection Accessories, Making Shop Tools and Accessories, Safety, Workshop Tips

Flexible tubing and cord makes the mechanism easier to operate.

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ISOtunes FREE Aware Review

Collin Knoff Hearing Protection, ISOtunes, Safety, Tool Reviews

Tool: FREE Aware Bluetooth Earbuds Shop Now Manufacturer: ISOtunes MSRP:$199.99 I’ve written before about the impressive ISOtunes Aware headphones, which use a built-in microphone that allows the user to hear their environment while prevent…

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Workshop tip: Simple planer sled for short or thin pieces

FineWoodworking Planer Sled, Planers, Safety, Woodworking Jigs, Workshop Safety

MDF base and thin rails make it possible to plane small parts.

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Stories from Grandpa’s Workshop: Past Its Expiration Date

Highland Staff All, Featured Products, Finishing, new wood finishing book, Safety, Shellac, wood finishing, Woodworking Projects, Woodworking Tips

For the March 2022 issue of Wood News Online, Bob Rummer discusses the shelf life of wood finishing products and offers some tips and advice: When we are tempted to use old finishes, I think several factors come into play. Sometimes we don’t really know how old our finish may be. When I look at […]

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Woodworking Safety 101

Marc Spagnuolo June 2009 #176, Safety, Safety Techniques, Techniques, The Wood Whisperer, Woodworking Basics, Woodworking Blogs

Seasoned professionals also benefit from woodworking safety. Regardless of your experience level, it never hurts to review the basics. In fact, I believe there are a number of standard safety items and practices that not only help keep you safer &#8230…

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