Tools & Equipment

Tools & Equipment

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Tools & Equipment - How To Videos (350 Videos)

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Use the self-centering mortise jig

The shop-built router jig detailed in this video uses an innovative system to position a workpiece square and centered when cutting matching ...more

How To Use the self-centering mortise jig
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Apply a spray finish

This video goes over some basic tools and techniques for applying a spray finish. It goes over types of spray equipment available to home ...more

How To Apply a spray finish
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Tune up a shoulder plane

Before putting a new shoulder plane to use, it must be tuned and sharpened properly. Hand-tool woodworker Chris Gochnour takes you through ...more

How To Tune up a shoulder plane
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Make the jointer/planer changeover

These double-duty machines use a single cutter head to accommodate both jointing and planing. However, changing from one operation to the ...more

How To Make the jointer/planer changeover
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Tune up a new plane

Whether you choose a low-angle or standard plane, an initial tune-up makes all the difference. Following a sensible order of refinements ...more

How To Tune up a new plane
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Fold a bandsaw blade

The best way to store a bandsaw blade is to fold it. Here is a simple technique that gets the job done quickly and safely. Wearing gloves if ...more

How To Fold a bandsaw blade
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Pick the right lathes for turning big bowls

Barnum, a woodturning instructor at State University of New York in Purchase, shows off the powerful motors on these lathes, which offer ...more

How To Pick the right lathes for turning big bowls
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Apply an aerosol finish

There are a few tricks that make finishing with an aerosol can effective and easy, and they're quickly learned. Learn the proper way to hold ...more

How To Apply an aerosol finish
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Use a shovel properly

Even if you are using a shovel improperly, you'll still wind up with a hole. You'll probably also wind up with a sore back. Learn how to use ...more

How To Use a shovel properly
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Tune up a circular-saw

You don’t have to take your circular saw to the shop for a tune-up; we’ve brought the shop to you. Learn how to extend the life of your saw ...more

How To Tune up a circular-saw
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Replace a circular-saw switch and cord

This video demonstrates how to replace the trigger switch and cord on a HD77 Skill Saw, but the technique he uses could apply to just about ...more

How To Replace a circular-saw switch and cord
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Make a story stick

Kitchen cabinets have multiple pieces that must fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. A story stick will help keep the measurements accurate ...more

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Mix concrete in a wheelbarrow

A simple wheelbarrow, a stiff rake, and a reliable process transform the task of mixing concrete from back-breaker to no-brainer. Watch and ...more

How To Mix concrete in a wheelbarrow
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Use a crosscut sled

A crosscut sled not only increases the safety of working with a tablesaw, it also increases the versatility of the tool itself. When you ...more

How To Use a crosscut sled
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Choose between two Mortise chisels

This video will help you understand when to use which chisel. It compares the chopping power of wide-blade mortise chisels with stout sash ...more

How To Choose between two Mortise chisels
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Select the proper shovel

With the multitude of shovels on the market, picking one that is right for you isn't always easy. This video helps show you how to choose ...more

How To Select the proper shovel
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Use and maintain a portable electric sander

In this video series, learn how to operate one of those tools. Our expert will demonstrate how to use and maintain an electric sander. He'll ...more

How To Use and maintain a portable electric sander
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Use an electric grass trimmer

In this landscaping video series, learn how to use an electric grass trimmer from expert Jon Olson. Jon will give you general safety ...more

How To Use an electric grass trimmer
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Make backup copies of your keys

Have you ever lost your house or car keys? Kipkay will show you how to make a backup copy of your keys just using a scanner.

How To Make backup copies of your keys
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Use a handheld grinder

In this how-to video series, learn how to use a handheld grinder from professional welder and fabrication specialist Terry Leafty.

How To Use a handheld grinder
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