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Looking Back: The Era of Manmade Machines
A generation of woodworkers overcame the high cost of machinery by building their own
A look back at some of the fascinating shopmade machinery throughout the history of Fine Woodworking, from wooden tablesaws to bandsaws, planers, and more.
Read the original articles that inspired our contributors:
(available for a limited time)
| • Shopmade Bandsaw | • Mortising Machine |
| • Wooden Jointer | • Shop-Built Thickness Sander |
| • A Wooden Tablesaw | • Shopmade Scroll Saw |
| • Shopmade Lathes |
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Bosch 12V Trim Router
Trim routers are easier to handle when you cut the cord, and the Bosch’s compact, curvy shape and unique base give it unmatched control.
Fein Turbo II HEPA Wet/Dry Dust Extractor
Among the most powerful HEPA-rated shop vacs on the market, Fein’s Turbo II is quieter, more compact, and nimbler than the rest.
Rikon 10-3061 10-in. Deluxe Bandsaw
The 1⁄2-hp motor has all the power needed to resaw at its maximum capacity of 5 in.
The saw has two speeds: 3,280 sfpm (surface feet per minute) for wood and 1,515 sfpm for soft metals and some plastics.
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