Circle Cutting Band Saw Jig

By Robert Robillard

Bandsaw Circle Cutting Jig Cutting circles freehand with a jigsaw or band saw is not easy and never precise. A friend of mine called today and told me she needed a 32” round piece of plywood to temporarily protect a glass table.  I thought this would be a good opportunity to discuss making a circle…

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Making A Red Cedar Candle Holder

By William Burns

Turning Red Cedar on a Lathe It’s a creative talent to take a piece of wood from its rough shape and literally turn it into a piece of art in 30 minutes. I have been using a lathe for the last four years, on and off, and mostly have turned out random candle holders, Shaker…

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JET and Powermatic Media Event 2013

By Robert Robillard

Tools  And The Community: A Great Message JET and Powermatic hosted web and print editors for an event in Nashville Tennessee. After grabbing breakfast at the hotel we piled onto a shuttle bus and headed out of downtown and made our way to the Wedgewood Houston District, which is an up and coming neighborhood that…

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JET 12 Inch XACTA Cabinet Table Saw

By Robert Robillard

New JET cabinet Saw with 80″ Cast Iron Top JTAS-12-DX Woodworkers and millshops wanting to upgrade their table saw couldn’t have picked a better time because the folks at JET have just released a new cabinet saw featuring a 80 in.  cast iron table with a beveled front edge. The JET 12 Inch XACTA Cabinet Table Saw powder…

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JET 14 Inch Band Saw

By Robert Robillard

JET 14 Inch Band Saw Model 708115K Review I recently had the opportunity to review the JET 14 Inch Band Saw Model 708115K in my workshop. The new 14-inch band saw with enclosed stand allows a 6-inch re-saw capacity and a 13-1/2-inch cutting capacity. The JET 14 Inch Band Saw 708115K measures 68″ by 26″ by 19″…

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