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When should I use a Jointer vs. a Planer?
I am fairly new to woodworking and just starting to outfit my shop with power tools. One area that I find confusing is the use case for a jointer vs. a planer.
Both tools seem to have very similar ...
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How should I store the batteries of my cordless drill?
I have a nice cordless drill that came with two rechargeable batteries. However, there are times when life gets in the way and I'm not using the drill at all over the course of several months. When I ...
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How to cut the centre out of a large round of wood
I have a large round of wood (horizontal slice of a tree) which is about 20 inches across (circle diameter) and 8-9 inches deep.
I want to take the centre out of the wood, either by cutting a circle ...
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How do I know when it is too cold to work outside?
My woodworking has been at a standstill during the winter months. The main reasons for that are
I no longer have stable surfaces to work with since I work outside
I need to wear warm clothing which ...
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