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Q & A: Switch to a Band Saw

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PWE150503_QAfullUse a bandsaw, not a tablesaw. Its not good shop practice to rip a board less than 12 in. long on the tablesaw because it may kick back at you.The post Q & A: Switch to a Band Saw appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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Are You Suffering From Smoothing Plane Bloat?

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plane_keyAmong the smoothing planes that Stanley Works made (which includes the Nos. 1 to 4), the company sold far more No. 4s than any other size, according to Stanley collectors. That was my rationale for buying a No. 4 many years ago. I still think its a good size for a handplane, with a 9-1/2-long sole and 2-wide iron, which allows you to use the iron in the No. 5 […]The post Are You Suffering From Smoothing Plane Bloat? appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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Baby Steps into Woodworking

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DSCN1370Working wood is a labor of love for me. I admire the trees that provide this unique and ever-changing resource. I love the tools that allow us to shape lumber into objects of beauty and use. I revere the books that teach us how to make good use of the raw materials and tools. I am excited to learn about the history of furniture making and to see exciting developments […]The post Baby Steps into Woodworking appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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