Jigs and Tools
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VIDEO: Straight-line Ripping with a Track Saw
Chris Marshall explains the benefits of using a track saw not only in ripping large panels, but in making crooked and waney edged boards perfectly straight and ready for your table saw.
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Sharpening with a Grinding Jig and Buffers
Getting the right geometry and a keen edge will make all the difference in the world for your turning output.
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Making a Zero Clearance Throatplate
Enhance your table saw’s cutting quality and safety with a zero-clearance throatplate.
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John Economaki: Designer of Tools
John Economaki designs tools with a focus on longevity and quality.
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Miter Saw Dust Collection Test
Chris Marshall offers some of his best tips for dust collection when using a miter saw, and then tests the effectiveness of the dust collection on 10-in. sliding miter saws from Ridgid, DeWalt, Makita, Bosch, Ryobi, Kobalt, and Craftsman.
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Using a Circle Cutting Jig
Sandor Nagyszalanczy demonstrates how to set up and use his circle cutting jig with a band saw or jigsaw.
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Track Saw Reviews
Which of these six track saws edges out the rest for top honors in our test?
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Shop Vacuum Roundup
Design and engineering details make each of these shop vacuums unique. Which is the best vacuum for your workshop?
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Making Repeatable Jobs With a Laser Engraver
We show you how to make multiple refrigerator magnets to demonstrate how to accomplish repeatable jobs with a computer-directed laser engraver.
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Make a Table Saw Zero-Clearance Throatplate
Upgrade your table saw’s cutting quality and safety with a zero-clearance throatplate.