
Tool Roundup: On the Horizon 2025 - FineWoodworking
Nov 15, 2024 · Go from setup to glue-up in under five minutes in most cases. There’s no other tool, jig, or dedicated joinery machine for woodworkers available today with the straightforward simplicity and the open-source potential to create unique and functional joinery, patterns, and designs. Mortise and tenon; Box joints and dovetails; Safe and easy to ...
How to Cut Compound-Angle Dovetails - FineWoodworking
Jul 30, 2014 · I know you can make a dovetail joint with power tools, but in this instance, hand tools are the best option. Because of the compound angles involved, setting up a machine or power tool for the work would be tedious and too time-consuming. Start with a compound-angle butt joint. All dovetail joints begin as butt joints.
Sewing Table plans - FineWoodworking
Nov 11, 2006 · It came out about 60" wide by 30" deep. The front edge of the sewing machine is about 10" from the front edge of the desk. The serger is on an appliance pop-up shelf in the right pedestal. The sewing machine is a free-arm one, so it has two working heights. There's a fold-out ironing board in the left pedestal.
Whats the best machine to make T&G 2x6's - FineWoodworking
Dec 11, 2004 · A molder could machine all four sides in one pass and create uniform widths . Sounds like it would cost you about $1,200 for the t&g . A shaper with a power feed and set up twice. Just for the heck what about using a Router with a slot cutter .
All About Bandsaws - FineWoodworking
Sep 12, 2005 · A tablesaw is the first power tool that many woodworkers buy, but a bandsaw is usually not far behind. Learn all about bandsaws, here.
Restoring Vintage Machinery - FineWoodworking
Feb 1, 1993 · If you’re thinking of restoring an old machine, it’s important to realize that many old machines are just a lot of cast iron with potential. The important question to ask before diving in, says Robert M. Vaughan, is whether the restored machine will be worth your trouble. Vaughan discusses the general procedures common to restoring any old woodworking machine. He …
JDS- Multi-Router - FineWoodworking
Jul 1, 2009 · This is a true X-Y-Z milling machine and thus can make all kinds of precise cuts on small and large parts; the only limit is your imagination. This jig is available for about $2,750 from www.jdstools.com. Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Craftex Machinery? - FineWoodworking
Feb 28, 2005 · My biggest problem with Busy Bee is shipping. I live out in the boonies so everything has to be shipped by truck. My sister wanted to purchase their spindle sander for my brother-in-law a couple of years ago and their quoted shipping was nearly half the machine cost.
Radial-Arm Saw RS1000 - FineWoodworking
Aug 1, 2002 · The Ridgid saw, made by the Emerson Electric Co., was the only one that came with a videotape that gives a good overview of putting together and using the machine. Ridgid gets high marks for a clearly worded and printed owner’s manual that lays out a step-by-step instruction of assembling the saw and making the myriad adjustments necessary to ...
Biscuit Joiner JS100 - FineWoodworking
Oct 1, 2001 · Freud Inc. - Biscuit Joiner JS100 Freud’s JS100 biscuit joiner has features similar to those of model No. JS102, except that it uses a locking lever, not detents, to set the fence height