I purchased a new DeWalt 8-1/4-inch compact table saw, model number DWE7485, yesterday on Amazon. I’ve had my eyes on it for some time now. They normally retail for $399. I have the table saw on my Amazon wish list so that I can monitor any price changes. I checked it yesterday, and the price dropped...
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It turns out the table saw is quite dangerous
I’m in the process of making floating shelves out of 2×6 pieces of lumber. The first step is to rip one of the rounded edges off so that the side against the wall will have a 90-degree edge. The remaining rounded edge faces out. I’ve made these before and I’ve been very happy with how...
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If you’re looking for a better way of applying glue to a piece of wood, I can think of no better option than the Rockler Glue Applicator Set. It comes with a series of tools designed specifically for the task at hand. These include: Glue Line Centering Attachment Silicone Glue Brush Applicator Glue Roller Applicator Mortise...
Read MoreA stud finder that actually works
I have a terrible track record with buying electronic stud finders: they never work. It never fails. I run an electronic stud finder over the wall, and it lights up and beeps, telling me that it just found a stud. Then, after marking the exact spot it said there was a stud, I drill into it,...
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