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8 Bandsaw tips
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• Monday, July 25th, 2011

From among my habits of work at the bandsaw, here are some that you may find handy. 1- The yellow velcro band placed around the blade is a reminder to tension the blade before work. Starting up the saw with a loose blade is not a happy moment (yes, of course, I’ve made that mistake) but […]

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Woodworking myths 1
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• Friday, April 29th, 2011

Myth: a well-tuned handplane is the best choice for final wood surfacing prior to applying the finish Reality: Sometimes yes, but it depends. Disclaimer: Because I am the writer, “reality” is through my eyes. Yours may differ. I recognize an element of subjectivity in issues such as this. Nonetheless, the “myth – reality” approach has […]

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