Joining two pieces of wood together can be tricky and there are many different techniques for joining them. Using screws to join them is a very popular technique and works very well for a solid solution that will last a long time. Looking at wood screws we have many questions and the biggest question is…
Woodworkers always have dust to deal with, it is inherent to the environment we work in. Wearing a mask capable of protecting you from inhaling the dust is paramount. Of course, you will want to eliminate the dust at the source as much as possible, however, it is not a fix-all solution so you need…
Working in a wood shop comes with many hazards and noise levels are definitely one to consider. I wanted to research and provide you the best information to help you determine the best solution for you to use to protect your hearing. There are several factors to protecting your hearing from permanent damage. Your goal…
A wood shop environment has lots of hazards for your eyes and wearing eye protection is crucial. There are occasions we all don’t think about the effect on our eyes when we use woodworking tools. There are some absolutes in a wood shop and this is one of them. When we cut, route, joint, drill,…
We purchase a table saw and remove the guard on the table saw blade, why. If you were to look at most of the woodworkers online they do not use a blade guard either. This seems to vary contrary to the thought of safety. Woodworkers remove the guard for several reasons. Visibility while you are…
