A band saw is a power tool used in workshops and industrial settings. The saw operates by running a continuous metal band with teeth around a pair of spinning wheels.…
Skilled craftsmen rely on the accuracy and dependability of their tools. An inaccurate measurement can result in costly errors. A steel tape measure can be calibrated quickly with a tape…
A bubble level is a device used in construction, carpentry and photography that allows you to determine if an object is level. Used properly, a bubble level can help you…
Masonry bits are specifically designed for drilling into masonry, specifically concrete blocks, bricks, mortar or cast concrete. A masonry bit is really more like a cold chisel than a standard…
The correct adjustment of a band saw blade is critical. Band saws have settings that precisely control the angle, tension and tracking of the blade. If any one of these settings…
If you are thinking of making some of your own hand tools like blacksmiths did many years ago, starting with a hand saw is a great idea. It combines elements…
A brief demonstration of how a band saw works and what it can do.
There are three things to know about metal working: i) metal is hard, ii) metal is heavy and iii) metal is sharp. Using these astonishingly obvious properties to one’s advantage…
One of the most versatile saws in any workshop, the band saw replaces many different saws simply by changing the blades. Used to cut anything from wood to metal pipes…
Typically cut and molded with the help of high-powered electrical saws, granite presents a stubborn challenge for hand tool carvers. Since much of the mineral make-up of granite is quartz…