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I see that Lee Valley has added a new Veritas Hand Plane. It is a Low angle smoothing plane. Has anyone rushed out and purchased one yet? Any feed back? http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?page=45864&category=1,41182&ccurrency=1&SID= I…

I've been looking at the Jet and Rigid drill presses and would appreciatte some feedback, especially on the Rigid. I have seen quite a bit on the Jet, the good…

Within the last 2 years there was a copy of fine woodworking that had a way to make a jig for properly tensioning your band saw blade. In the article…

Fired up my Porter Cable 18g brad nailer yesterday for the first time.  This is the first pneumatic tool I've ever used, and I think I'm going to love it!…

I recently purchased a Speed Square while out of town, and needing a cheap tool to layout 90 and 45 degree cut lines. Looking at the thing, I can see…

I know this has been addressed before, but I cant find it. I just bought a new PM jointer with a 1.5 hp Baldor motor.  The carton said wired for…

Thanks to you all for the great advice. Much appreciated. In the class I'm taking I'll learn the setup and use of various power tools but for now, my hands…

I have been a woodworking hobbyist and DIYer for about 5 years.  When I started out I bought a Sears Craftsman TS that has performed just fine except that it…

Hi everyone,                         As you can see by my login name I'm new to woodworking. I'm currently taking classes from a furniture maker who also teaches basic woodworking classes. Sooner…

I've recently purchased a new 18" band saw and was wondering about recommendations on types and manufacturers of blades.  Initially, I am interested in primarily ripping 8-12" cherry logs into…