Archive for March, 2008

Do the power tool manufacturer, Makita, make tools under any other brand name? If so, which one?

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Dave G asked: I think Skil power tools are made by Bosch? Less expensive versions but still good quality tools... Was hoping to find out if Makita do the same kind of thing?Question posted courtesy of: Claude

Does anyone know the name and brand of the power tool that serves both as drill and jig saw?

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

portlandguy78 asked: I saw a commercial for a new tool that can be used as either a drill or a jig saw and didnt catch the brand name or the name of the tool. I went to Sears and they had no idea what I was talking about. I looked ...

Woodworking shop tips or ideas?

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Claire asked: Hi everyone! I'll be getting a woodworking shop built soon, (sooo excited!!) and I want to know your favorite idea or tip for setting up a wood shop. Storage, benches, power tools, safety... you name it!! Thanks:)Question posted courtesy of: Terry

what’s the difference between a reconditioned power tool and a new tool?

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Applegirl23 asked: I'm looking for a circular saw and a drill and I see that that reconditioned tools are quite a bit cheaper. are they worth it? and what exactly do they mean by reconditioned?does it mean that someone used it and took it back or what?Question posted courtesy of: ...

what kind of power tool could handle sanding a rectangular board into a guitar neck?

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

joeyramoney asked: i need something not like a belt sander, but much more powerful, and more importantly, something that can go into corners. wood, of course.Question posted courtesy of: Ramon

newbie woodworking guy needs help choosing a router?

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Leo H asked: hi all, I'm getting into woodworking..thought it would be cool to get a router...not sure about some things.. 1. what is a good brand?..what is pure junk? 2. how much house power do I need for the average guy doing weekend projects..does more HP equate being able to do harder ...

Uunbiased power tool comparison site?

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

dunno asked: I'm looking for unbiased reviews or comparison sites for power tools...anybody seen one of these? thanks! peteQuestion posted courtesy of: Christine

woodworking???

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Said B asked: Is there any place where you can study woodworking in Boise Idaho or near themQuestion posted courtesy of: Cheryl

For woodcarving/whittling is an expensive power carving tool better than the cheaper Dremel brand?

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

Linzer3 asked: I'm just getting started in woodcarving small sculptures and I'd like to get a power tool to help out. I see that there are some that cost $300-800 (like the "Mastercarvers Micro Pro") and then there is the Dremel tool and flexishaft accessory for less than $100. I ...