Questions tagged [power-tools]
Tools that use some form of power other than muscle, usually electricity.
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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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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 can I taper a slightly misaligned board with a handheld power planer?
Is there a method or technique for tapering a board with a handheld power planer? I have an assembly that's got one board butted up against another board at each end, kind of in an "H" configuration. ...
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What are the advantages of band-saws with multiple speeds?
I'm currently thinking about buying a band-saw. While searching in my price range, I found that some models offer a single speed, others 2 and some even 3 speeds. I'm fairly new to band-saws and I ...
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Can you overwork an impact driver?
I recently got a 20v driver and impact driver set. Never had an impact driver before but I cannot imagine life without it. It makes it really hard to split wood by over driving and I love that.
But I ...
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Are there any differences between jigsaws, sabre saws, or scroll saws?
From what I was taught, a scroll saw is a table top saw, with a thin blade used for scrolling work. Though I've also heard these tools referred to as jigsaws.
Manufacturers also offer portable saws, ...
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How do I cut thick wood with a jigsaw?
I have wood that is about 1 3/4" thick, but I need to cut a circle out of it. I only have a jigsaw and a drill to work with (I only do light woodworking). Is there anyway to do this. Unfortunately, I ...
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Why don't most modern drill presses use some form of VFD instead of manual belt-changes to adjust speed?
I was honestly surprised to see that most modern drill presses still use belts and pulleys (and the manual changing of them) to accomplish variable speeds. Does this design offer certain benefits that ...
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Is an oscillating multi-tool a good option for detailed sanding?
I am just wondering if these tools would be we suited for small spaces and sanding in corners.
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In what cases is it NOT useful to have more than one of the same tool?
I want to take In what cases is it useful to have more than one of the same tool? and flip it around to find out what tools are NOT useful in multiples.
In other words, I'm now looking for cases in ...
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In what cases is it useful to have more than one of the same tool?
For the purposes of this question, please note that I am not asking for general advice on buying tools, but rather, I'm trying to identify the cases in which it may be practical and useful to have two ...
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What can I do if I lose the chuck key for my drill?
The string holding my key to the drill broke and I didn't notice at first. I have a couple of drills so I don't have to change the bits often. I am aware that I can buy a new key for my drill but that ...
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Best sander for rustic wood
I want to build a rustic wood chair. My first rustic wood furniture ever. Doing rustic wood is really complicated for me because the wood is very uneven like this:
What sander should I use for ...
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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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