Holiday Tool Buying Guide 3

By Robert Robillard

Since starting AConcordCarpenter I am constantly asked for my recommendations for tool gifts.  The simple answer is not always that simple. People are funny when it comes to tools.  Based on the suggestion of a friend, I’ve compiled a list of great gift ideas of the tools and products that I have tested and reviewed. …

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Delta 1-1/2HP Dust Collector Review

By Robert Robillard

Delta Dust Collector 50-786 Reducing workshop dust can lower health risks, increase safety and overall cleanliness of your workshop environment. Adding a wood-shop dust collector is one way you can address work-shop dust. Buying the correct and properly sized dust collector for your shop is essential to ensuring healthy breathing air while enjoying your projects. All…

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Dust Extraction And Sanders

By Robert Robillard

Reduce Wood-shop Sanding Dust Dust created during the sanding process may contain toxic materials such as isocyanates, lead, chromium, and silica that are harmful to the lungs and nervous system. Workshop Dust Extraction And Sanders Using a HEPA vacuum connected to your sanding tools can significantly reduce the harmful dust. Many woodworking shops have dust…

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Dust Filtration System

By Robert Robillard

Photo: Me cutting cedar. Dust filter can be seen in upper right of photo. Wood Shop Air Filtration System For many do-it-yourselfers, hobbyists and homeowners with small wood shops, buying a dust collector and dust filtration system falls pretty low on the “must have” list of tool priorities. I’ve written before on the importance work…

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