There are tricks to keeping lumber from taking flight when transporting it from the lumberyard, and most of them are simple, writes Gary Williams. In this article, he explains why using several short ropes to tie down lumber is wiser than using one long one, and he shows the three knots that are essential to getting your lumber home safely. Photos and illustrations show how he cinches a basic tie-down and he also shows how to cary plywood and lumber together. Last, he shows what not to do!
From Fine Woodworking #144
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Rockler Dust Right 650 CFM
While all five of the smaller units will collect chips efficiently when deployed properly, the 3/4-hp Rockler was just a bit more powerful in our suction test.
Rockler Dust Right 1250 CFM
You’ll need help to get this heavy unit onto its bracket, but if you’re looking for a central dust collector that won’t gobble floor space, this may be the unit for you.
Festool Cleantec CT 26 E HEPA Dust Extractor
The clear winner here is Festool’s CT 48 Dust Extractor. It has amazing capacity relative to its size, and unmatched suction power. It packs in a number of subtle but very helpful design touches, like a clever foot brake and easy hose and cord storage.
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