Questions tagged [power-tools]
Tools that use some form of power other than muscle, usually electricity.
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How to clean clogged sandpaper
I recently bought a belt sander and noticed that while using it stationary it can get clogged (on a certain region) real fast.
The sharpness of the area is not lost but it's just clogged with wood ...
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Does a bandsaw up 18 inches tall or smaller exist?
I have a really, really small work space and I would like a bandsaw and I'm looking for something as small as possible. Even the Proxxon MBS 240 is a bit too large for my space.
Do I even have a ...
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Handsaws for very small flooring project
Is there one excellent-quality handsaw that does both crosscuts and rip cuts, and, if not, what two handsaws should I buy? The task is to install either an engineered wood, or possibly hardwood, ...
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Random Orbital Sander rounds table edges
My Bosh GEX 125-1 AE Random Orbital Sander tends to round all my edges. I am sanding a table top and all points are now curved down, instead of straight.
I believe this is happening because the ...
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Is a "bradder" the same thing as a "brad nailer"?
It's a dumb thing for work, I just need to know if "bradder" is short-hand for "brad nailer."
"Bradder" is coming from this product at Home Depot: F21P GN-31A (CT) Bradder
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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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Is there a name for this particular cutting tool used by people needing to cut into walls to fix things inside?
I used to take a few woodworking classes in which we used the cabinet table saw, a chop saw on a rail, and a router. I also got to use a jigsaw. However, I have seen a strange hand-held power tool ...
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Quality Band Saw Blades [closed]
I don't know if anyone on here watches Steve Ramsey's Youtube channel, "Woodworking For Mere Mortals", but I saw an episode on there where he made a heart-shaped band saw box out of purple heart wood ...
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Winter and my tools
It is getting cold here in Wisconsin, winter is coming. I have always taken in my battery tools. Because most people should know that lithium and freezing temps, do not mix very well. But what about ...
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Are the wheels of a bandsaw exactly the nominal diameter?
I recently bought a used bandsaw from a neighbor (AMT 14" model 4113). It needs new tires, but when I went to measure their width/thickness, I discovered that the wheels are only 13 3/4" in ...
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Drilling through fiberboard
I bought some beautiful porcelain knobs for my kitchen cabinets and drawers.
The"wood" is impenetrable. I was only able to drill a tiny bit in. Then I smelled burning.
Any suggestion on how I can ...
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Is it possible to make a combination tool?
I've seen add-ons for turning a dremel rotary tool into a router or drill press, though I question the soundness of its use for large woodworking projects.
Would it be feasible to construct a rig to ...
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Belt sanding belt joints
I was at the store the other day and they had a different belt available. It was a little more expensive. And instead of having tape on the back like I am used to on this new one they removed a good 1/...
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US handheld circular saws with riving knives?
I know that several vendors sell plunge/track saws that have riving knives and that 'non-track/plunge' circular saws with riving knives seem to be readily available in Europe, but in all my searches I'...
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Considerations for cordless circular saw blades - effects of kerf, coating and geometry on performance?
I recently acquired a low-budget ($80) 18V cordless, hand-held circular saw. The saw came with a low-budget 18-teeth ripping blade. I intend to use it mostly for cross-cutting wood planks, and ...
