Articles for tag: Plexiglas, Saw Blade

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How to Cut Acrylic Plastic

Acrylic plastic is just like glass, only stronger and more durable. Most people call it plexiglas. Plexiglas is a very popular brand name for acrylic plastic. This is usually sold in a variety of sizes and thickness. This actually comes covered in paper when you buy it since it has a very sensitive surface and ...

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Workshop Tools: The Table Saw

The table saw is the center of every woodworking shop and is the first tool purchased by the woodworker be it a casual weekend woodworker or the busy cabinet shop. Because of the versatility of the table saw the majority of woodworking projects all begin with this tool. There are a few types of table ...

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How to Safely Change a Table Saw Blade

Most table saw blades can be changed in the same way. There are safety procedures to follow, though so you can keep your fingers. That’s not a joke. Many woodworkers have been injured and maimed by forgetting that the blade doesn’t know the difference between wood and flesh. Even the new table saws with automatic ...

How to Install Crown Molding

Crown molding. It can be one of the finer points to any room. Most people think it’s easy to install like base or trim. It’s not that easy though. It requires intricate cuts and precision measuring. I’ll show you how to do it yourself and before long, you’ll be cutting and installing crown molding like ...

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DIY: Tips for Using a Circular Saw

A circular saw is an essential tool for woodworking and home improvement projects. A versatile tool, circular saws can be used to cut through wood, metal, tile, concrete and plaster by simply switching out the blades. Cordless and corded circular saws are available from a variety of manufacturers. The cordless circular saws provide you with ...

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Fur Everywhere! – How to Deal with Your Shedding Dog

Most dogs shed as a normal part of their hair growth cycle, but when the temperature goes up, the fur really starts to come out. In the spring and summer, they shed their coats and grow a lighter coat for warmer weather. Surprisingly, many dogs go through a shedding phase in the autumn, too, which ...

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Tips for Buying and Using a Hacksaw

Are you thinking about buying a hacksaw? In my opinion, a hacksaw is a useful tool to have around the house, especially when it comes to cutting small pipes by hand. You may opt to buy a hacksaw with an adjustable frame ($10), a fixed frame ($17) or a convertible frame. Personally, I’d recommend that ...