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HOW TO: Curbly Video Quick Tip: Create a Crosscut Sled on the Cheap. The table saw is the most versatile option for the DIYster, equally successful at making rip cuts (with the grain) and crosscuts (across the grain). When making crosscuts, it's much better to rely on support...
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HOW TO: How To: Make a Zero Clearance Table Saw Insert. A custom, zero clearance insert plate for your table or band saw minimizes tearout and prevents those tiny bits from dropping into the blade throat. From Rockler.com, "A zero clearance insert is a substitute for...
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HOW TO: How to Avoid Splintering and Tearing when Cutting Plywood. The thin layers of plywood can often splinter and chip when cut with a power saw, resulting in an ugly edge that looks like this:To prevent your cut line from tearing:1. Always use an appropriate...
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HOW TO: Power Tools 101: Circular Saws. The circular saw is perfect when portability is crucial. At home, provided it you use it safely, it makes an ideal first power saw, as it can do both rip cuts and cross cuts, and...
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HOW TO: Stocking the ultimate toolbox: every tool a homeowner will ever ... Tools are the kinds of things you don't really know you're missing until you really need them. The best thing a homeowner can have at his or her disposal is a good set of tools for about...
