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Workshop Safety 101: Reducing Airborne Wood Particles and Protecting Your Lungs
Woodworking is as much an art as it is a craft, and while it brings joy and fulfillment, it also brings with it a host of potential...

Jesse Shaw
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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The Ultimate Shop Vac Combo Every Woodworker Needs - Find Out Why!
The Perfect Shop Vac Combo Pairing: Why the Festool CLEANTEC CT 15 E HEPA Dust Extractor and BOSCH GCM12SD Miter Saw are a Match Made in...

Jesse Shaw
Oct 18, 20234 min read
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Top 11 Best Drum Sanders for Woodworking (2025 Review)
A drum sander is a type of woodworking machine that uses a rotating drum to smooth and even out rough or uneven surfaces on wood. The...

Jesse Shaw
Oct 4, 202310 min read
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Rikon Bandsaw RIKON 10-305: An Affordable Gem for Woodworkers
For those who delve into the world of woodworking, the importance of a reliable bandsaw cannot be overstated. One such offering that has...

Jesse Shaw
Sep 23, 20232 min read
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JET Bandsaw (Review 2025): JWBS-20-5, 20-Inch Woodworking Bandsaw, 5HP, 1Ph 230V 714850
The JET Bandsaw JWBS-20-5 stands as an impressive midpoint in the bandsaw market. Priced reasonably, it outperforms competitors like...

Jesse Shaw
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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Laguna Bandsaw (Review 2025) Laguna Tools 18" MBAND185400
Let's take a look at a specific Laguna Bandsaw model that helped me create amazing wood projects. In my previous shop, I had the...

Jesse Shaw
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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Most Reliable Dust Collectors for a Clean Workshop
The phrase "cleanliness is next to godliness" rings especially true in a woodworking workshop which is why we are looking at reliable...

Jesse Shaw
Sep 11, 20232 min read
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The 11 Best Mortisers of 2025: Enhance Your Woodworking Craft
Mortising machines, or simply 'mortisers', are a must-have tool for any serious woodworker. These powerful machines make it easy to cut...

Jesse Shaw
Jul 24, 202314 min read
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9 Best Dust Collectors for Woodworking (2025 Review)
A dust collection setup is often neglected but it's also one of the most important parts of your woodworking shop.

JShaw
Dec 16, 20229 min read
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13 Best Drill Presses (2025 Review)
The best drill presses review is provided here for your specific woodworking projects such as wooden tables, lighting, and more.

JShaw
Aug 6, 202215 min read
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Top 3 Best Benchtop Bandsaws under $600 (2025 Review)
If you have a small shop and a small budget, a benchtop bandsaw might be right for you. Frankly, these bandsaws are not industrial...

Jesse Shaw
Dec 31, 20211 min read
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13 Best Thickness Planers for Woodworking (2025 Review)
Thickness Planer Overview Benchtop vs Industrial Planers Benchtop planers are less expensive and less powerful than the larger,...

Jesse Shaw
Dec 16, 202110 min read
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Top 10 Best Contractor Table Saws (2025 Review)
The Top 10 Best Contractor Saws BOSCH 10 In. Worksite Table Saw with Gravity-Rise Wheeled Stand 4100XC-10 DEWALT 10-Inch Table Saw,...

Jesse Shaw
Oct 12, 202111 min read
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Top 10 Best Table Saws (2025 Review)
We buy table saws for their clean precise cuts. For squaring up a piece of wood with a refined smooth edge, the table saw is the answer.

Jesse Shaw
Jun 8, 20217 min read
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