My Rikon 10-325 bandsaw was the first piece of free standing machinery that I purchased new. It was my baby… And like all proud daddies, my baby could do no wrong 😉 See, isn’t it cute? Anyways, the one downside of this saw was the OEM blade guides. The original guides use rollerblade sized bearings […]
RIDGID Belt Sander, Up For Review!
I’ve made a handful of new friends during the first few months of owning our new home. From ripping out old flooring and demoing stairs, the camaraderie with old and new friends alike has been a welcome breath of fresh air from my 5 month hiatus of no shop or woodworking! To start with, how […]
Freud Super Dado SD508, Up For Review
In complete honesty, I wasn’t quite sure what all I was going to have to say about a dado stack. That changed dramatically after putting it through the paces. I was excited about this review, don’t get me wrong, but just didn’t know exactly what there was to say about a dado stack other than […]
Freud Glue Line Rip Blade, Up For Review
Let’s talk about the awesomeness that is the Freud Glue Line Rip Blade and why it’s made such an impact in my shop. With woodturning as my main interest, I don’t have a large need for a jointer on a daily basis. Because of this and limited space, I only have two options for truing up glue […]
Skilsaw Sidewinder, Review & Giveaway!
The new Skilsaw Sidewinder, SPT 67 WL-01, is here and while I generally don’t get all excited over circular saws, this is a stout little saw with all the makings of awesomeness ready to tackle whatever job you throw at it. Be sure to enter the competition at the bottom of the post to win one […]
Tool Foam, Up For Review
Let me guess, you’ll organize tomorrow, right? Same here, and I actually was planning to go all out, build wooden dividers…the whole 9 yards. Sure glad I was waiting ’till tomorrow! There’s a real nifty product called Tool Foam. It’s made by Creative Safety Supply and it’s so easy to use, it’s a crime to have an […]
Trend Diamond Whetstone Honing Kit Giveaway!
If you’re not familiar with the Trend diamond sharpening products let me cut to the chase and say that they’re top notch! Be sure to check out the review I did a while back on the diamond whetstone honing kit that’s up for grabs! Be sure to repost/share this giveaway across your social media accounts and tag #wsmgiveaway […]
RIDGID GEN5X Combo Kit, Review & Giveaway!
The new Gen 5x line of tools has delivered the quality that I’ve come to expect from RIDGID’s cordless tools. These tools are currently only offered as a 5 piece set, which includes a heavy duty tote bag, hammer drill, impact driver, 7 1/4″ circular saw, reciprocating saw, flashlight, 2x 4.0Ah lithium batteries, and a charger. An […]
