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Jointer Blade Installation and Alignment
Jointer blades sharpened, marked and ready for installation. This chore used to be one best avoided but with some nifty new jigs in hand it has become a LOT easier!
Essential Tips for Keeping Your Jointer Aligned
A well set up and maintained jointer can save you a lot of time in the workshop. Part one of this how-to details the steps taken to ensure that the tables are coplanar and the cutter head is parallel to the out-feed table.
Four Legit Uses For ProNature’s Wax Balm
ProNature’s Wax Balm is truly a multitalented finish that will almost certainly find a home in your workshop. I use it for a couple more jobs than it was “designed” for and I might be able to find one or two more.
How To Joint Lumber Wider Than Your Machine
Sometimes you need to joint a board that is wider than the machinery available. The solution is simple and just needs the addition of a hand plane.