This Week in the Shop we build tool holders for my recently installed tool wall. An organized workspace is a functional workspace, especially in community shops. When everything has its place, every part of the shop seems to work quicker. So this week, I put together a few tool holders to put up some screwdrivers,Continue reading “This Week in the Shop: Tool Rack”
Category Archives: Tools
Tool Primer: The #Table Saw Buyer’s Guide
In the modern woodshop, the table saw is king. But which to buy? Find out in this week’s Tool Primer on Table Saws
Home #Makerspace: A Young #Maker ‘s First Saw Kit
3 Saws and a Miter Box. A beginning woodworker needs enough equipment to make only two types of cuts; the cross cut and curve. For cross cuts, I suggest a Japanese-style “pistol grip” carpenter’s saw for older makers, age 7 & up. For very young makers, 4 to 7, I suggest the smaller flush-cut saw. TheseContinue reading “Home #Makerspace: A Young #Maker ‘s First Saw Kit”
Tool Primer: Hand Saws for #Woodworking
Every #makerspace or #woodshop needs a hand saw or two, but which one do you need? Check out the different types of saws available in this week’s Tool Primer!
Every tool has a purpose. The Tool Primer Series explores common #makerspace and #woodworking tools. You can check out the entire series here.