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I've had the same problem (Ridgid TP1300LS). Cleaning the two rubber feed rollers using a rag soaked with denatured alcohol fixed it. It's kind of a pain to get at…

Hello John I have watched your short video on tension and the bandsaw blade, tried the method after making the tool and now I want to get another blade or…

I recently purchased a used jointer.  Unfortunately, the previous owner did not store the jointer properly.  It has a rust film on it.  What is the best way to clean…

Hi, I am looking at a used 10 Inch 1.5 HP Delta Rockwell Saw Model #34-338.  I assume that Rockwell owned Delta for a period of time.  Is there a…

John, I like the look of the New Fangled Workbench, but I have a question about it.  My "shop" will be my half of the two car garage in the…

I caught the woodworking bug while at a university with a fabulous wood shop.  I was spoiled by the 16" jointer, 4' x 8' veneer press, and a whole host…

How powerful a router should i get for raised panel doors using horizontal bits?

Hi John: I own a Delta Unisaw. When I lower the blade a sqawking sound screeches.  Can you tell me how to eliminate the noise?  Thanks much.  MIKE    

Hello, I am just getting started with wood working as a hobby and need to build some wall cabinets in the garage to house my tools. Question  # 1 I…

I’ve been told that air compressors are very inefficient machines.  The implication is that pneumatic tools are more expensive to operate than their equivalent electric power tools.  The example given…