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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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Confusing warning in manual for Dewalt DWS715 miter saw
I just purchased a Dewalt DWS715 miter saw. I have never used one in my life, so naturally I am carefully reading the entire manual (here) first.
There is "miter lock knob" which securely ...
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How to soundproof the Wood Shop?
I hold a small (15qm) Wood Shop at the basement, where I have the classic power tools like: a miter saw, a bench saw and a wood drill press and some other hand power tools.
There is a real issue ...
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Is it appropriate for an 8 year-old to act as a 'helper,' ripping sheets on a table saw?
Serious question. I know of a child who at eight years old was instructed to help the operator of a table saw guide large (8 X 4 foot) plywood sheets through it. Neither operator nor child were ...
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Are there any best practices when using dado blades or stack?
I recently got an 8" dado set for my table saw, and was a little nervous about using it without the normal safety equipment I usually have in place (primarily a riving knife), especially since they've ...
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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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How to determine if a router bit is safe to use?
I recently started using my router table and read both here and on the net about router safety. That covered using the tool itself. Now reading the question about exceeding bit RPM I realize I never ...
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Body positioning while using a jointer
I just got a old Beaver 4" jointer that looks very similar to this one.
I used it for the first time this weekend and it was awesome. I am wondering though if I was doing something inherently wrong ...
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What types of table saw cuts cannot be made with a riving knife installed?
Similar to When is it not possible or not practical to use a blade guard?, what types of cuts require the riving knife (and blade guard) to be removed?
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When is it not possible or not practical to use a blade guard?
Many people don't use the blade guards on their saws. Sometimes the reasoning is not very good, such as, "it blocks my view." But there are many very legitimate reasons to remove the blade guard. What ...
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When, if ever, is it safe to use gloves with power tools?
I don't use gloves when operating my power tools, but I know a few people who do--for instance, when operating a router with two hands (not in a router table). Is this safe, and if so, what other ...
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