The Powermatic PM2000 table saw is a high end cabinet style saw with several impressive features. These include a genuine riving knife, left tilting blade, built in retractable casters, a magnetic switch, solid cast iron base for stability, built in dust port with blade shroud, and the list goes on! I had my eye on…
Ridgid 6″ Jointer Review
The Ridgid model JP0610 6″ Jointer is a welcome addition. It’s small footprint and reasonable price make it the perfect choice for the small home shop. With a 1 HP TEFC induction motor, a 6 1/8″ x 45″ bed, and 225 lb. heft, it can do the job. The fence is a good length at just under…
WorkSharp WS3000 Review
The WorkSharp WS3000 is a powered sharpening system that uses a horizontal spinning surface. It uses PSA sandpaper on tempered glass disks or slotted wheels as the abrasive surfaces. It has a unique angled port under the disk to set the bevel angle of tools such as chisels and plane blades. There is also a…
Woodworking Tutorial – Chapter 5
PLANS CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS In Building construction, a good plan and a well defined contract are important. ” Early understandings makes for long friendships.”Every carpenter must know how to read blueprints, and understand architectual drawings and correctly interperate the information found in the written specifications.Simply put , the plans tell you how to build…