Page 11 - Workshop Setup & Tool Maintenance

Should you start with a dust collector or air filtration in a woodworking shop?

Can the sandpaper attached to a cutting jig damage your table saw blade?

Does dried glue on a piece of lumber clog or damage a planer?

Is the compact or mid-size router a better buy?

Why do most workbenches have vises installed on the left side?

Which tool is better for cleaning stock - a planer or drum sander?

What do you need to know to use a mortising drill bit?

Experts weigh in on how to properly level your inserts on a home-made router table.

In this Rockler demonstration we take a closer look at the Rockler Rock-Steady Folding Steel Stand Rockler Rock-Steady Folding Steel Stand. Stowability and strength make the Rock-Steady Folding Steel Stand an excellent choice for supporting router tables, T-track tables and other work surfaces wherever space is tight. Thick gauge steel, strong pivot points and anti-racking supports give the stand a weight capacity of up to 200 pounds. When you're done using it, just pull the pins, lift up on the table, and fold the legs for compact storage against a wall or transport to the jobsite.

Take a closer look at the most widely used of all drill bit types.

What are the best features to have on a workbench? The workbench might be the single most used tool in any woodworker’s shop. But a workbench doesn’t need to feature fancy joinery or details, It only needs to be flat, sturdy and at a height that you can work comfortably. Any other features you add to your workbench should depend on the kind of work you do. Instead of talking about workbench design or how to build a workbench, this video will show you several simple upgrades you can make to whatever you’re using as a workbench.