Questions tagged [power-tools]
Tools that use some form of power other than muscle, usually electricity.
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Old, untried motors - usable?
I have a 20+ year old General table saw. It was assembled when new in the 90’s.
I also have a 20+ year old Delta jointer. Its box has never been opened.
Neither tool has ever been plugged in. (Both ...
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Recommendation on making a shoe rack [duplicate]
First project - Trying to take up woodworking as a hobby and was confused with all the information available. Please be gentle.
I am trying to make a simple shoe rack that will be minimally used and ...
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DOL Starter (LE1D12P7) Tripping at end of ramp on table saw [closed]
This question has been closed in the Electrical and Home Improvement sites as its seen as not relevant so maybe you guys can help!
I have an old table saw with a Schneider Electric LE1D12P7 DOL ...
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Grinding down my endmill/drill/rotary bit's shank
I have another router with a 1/4" collet. I want to be able to use my 3/8" shank CNC endmill on it.
So I'm thinking of grinding the shank to 1/4". Here's how I'm gonna do it:
I'll put ...
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Best tool to create notches (custom pull-up bar)
I would like to create a custom (hallway) pull-up bar. Example:
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I'm wondering what the best tool would be to create the notches?
I'm thinking of either a Hole Saw or a Jigsaw? Or do I need ...
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How should a jointer outfeed table be setup?
I recently purchased a bench-top jointer and I think I set up the outfeed table properly according to the instructions that came with it. A straight edge placed on the outfeed table just touches the ...
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What is this metal bar in the front of the jigsaw?
Sorry, just one more novice question about my dad's old Bosch PST 50 AE, before I buy new blades, bear with me....
What is this?
...and is it supposed to be like that and look this way? Or is it ...
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Type of blade shanks for Bosch PST 50 AE
Sorry for my novice question, but I'm looking to buy some blades (for using with wood) for my dads old Bosch PST 50 AE.
Would just any Bosch blades fit this old Bosch model?
Or has there been (or are ...
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Makita router straight guide... not straight?
I recently got a makita RP2301FC plunge router. I'm a hobbyist and this is my first router. Today I tried using it for the first time when i noticed the straight guide isn't straight. When I push it ...
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What is the difference between dust bags for Festool vacuums which do, and don't, have the autoclean feature?
I have a Festool CTM26E, without autoclean, and I'm trying to choose aftermarket dust bags.
Some of the bags I see on ebay say "Not suitable for CT standard version (without AC)" which is ...
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What learning material will you recommend to a novice hobbyist woodworker?
I've picked up woodworking as a hobby recently and currently my main learning resource is YouTubers. I've spent a couple hundred bucks on a few cheap power tools (jigsaw, circular saw, sander, drills) ...
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Are very thin drill bits actually safe?
I was looking for a thin 2mm drill bit. When I asked a manufacturer why their thinnest drill bit was 3mm, they said because drill bits are fragile if you make them too thin.
With that in mind, can you ...
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Old drill press. How do I remove the handle/quill
My neighbor gave me an old drill press. He said it hadn’t been used in 30 years. I wanted to try to restore it, but I’m having trouble getting it apart. From what I can see, the handle shaft gear ...
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Makita RT0700C plunge base, is the plastic guard detachable?
I didn't find anything on this in the user manual. If this is similar to my previous router (Bosch branded), you would think that it simply rotates when you need a clear view of the router bit.
I ...
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How to secure bench top equipment to a mobile surface
I wrote the title generically, but the specific case I have is a bench top porter cable band saw.
I was a bit disappointed with how flimsy and unlevel the base was, but I figure they expect you to ...
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