People serious about carpentry and DIY projects know that it is important to have different types of saw. Each of the different type of table saw can provide important contributions to any project. However, it can be expensive—not to mention impractical—to have every type of saw. In comes the hybrid table saw. This saw combines the high-powered nature of the cabinet saw with the convenience of contractor saws. Interested? Read on to find about more about the hybrid table saw and our picks for … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Splitting the Wood with a Nail Gun
Anyone who's spent time in a wood shop knows the feeling. Working with that perfect piece of wood, the project is coming along great until . . . bam. The wood splits, shooting splinters off in all directions and ruining the log. As an experienced woodsman, I’ve learned a thing or two about the best practices on how to avoid splitting the wood with a nail gun, and I’m going to share those tips with you here. Just remember, don’t give up when it happens – learn from your mistakes and … [Read more...]
Learn About Nail Heads: Clipped Head VS Round Head
The invention of the framing nailer improved the lives and work of carpenters and construction workers worldwide. Nail guns became popular because of their efficiency, performance, and minimum muscle effort involved. Choosing an appropriate nail gun is tricky, but very important. You can differentiate nail guns based on their size, power source, purpose, and the type of nails they use. People commonly categorize nails depending on the type of material, size, shanks, or shape of the nail … [Read more...]
5 Must-Know Nail Gun Safety Tips
The invention of nail gun has made life easier for carpenters. This powerful and easily operable tool has increased productivity in construction jobs. Large scale projects which previously took up several months of manual work can now be finished in weeks or even days! The nail guns have revolutionized our construction industry. But, with benefits always comes a cost. Nail guns are very powerful devices. A little negligence while using them can lead to injuries that are sometimes even fatal. … [Read more...]
Different Types of Nail Guns and How They’re Used
There was a time when the most common tool for construction was a hammer. Hammers do the job done, but at the expense of time and energy. Using hammers, the simple task of driving a nail into a thick wooden plank becomes tedious and very time-consuming. A better tool has replaced hammers effectively - the nail gun. A nail gun is a significant addition to your tool box. Fast and highly productive, different types of nail guns are useful for small and large scale projects alike. Each type of nail … [Read more...]
Miter Saw Laser Guides
Lasers, with many industrial applications, are now commonly being offered for use with miter saws as a guide, to project a beam of light on the workpiece, showing exactly where the blade will make the cut before it actually makes contact. The obvious benefits of a laser guide, assuming it to be accurate and visible (more on this in a minute), are the easy, fast, and precise alignment of stock, elimination of trial cuts, and an easier to see “line” for those with marginal eyesight. Some … [Read more...]
Best Sliding Compound Miter miter saws 2018
Hi! Looking for information and recommendations on the best sliding compound miter saws, or pretty much any kind of powered miter saw? Want to know why one type of miter saw blade is better than another for a particular job, or which tooth configuration will give a cleaner cut? Tired of using the floor as your work surface and want to know what specific features are available on stands these days to make your work more convenient? Well, I’ve got explanations for all those technical … [Read more...]
Best Framing Nailer Reviews 2018 – Definitive Guide
A quality framing nailer is vital for any project, whether you are building for a hobby or as your profession. With the right nailer, you can cut down on the time your project takes and save yourself plenty of energy as well. So, when you go shopping for one, you want the best framing nailer you can buy.But if you aren’t a professional contractor, chances are you have never needed to purchase a framing nailer before. And that means you might be a bit uncertain about what to look for and how to … [Read more...]
How to Use a Framing Nailer For Toenailing
A framing nailer is an ingenious invention that spares us from hours of exhausting work. This powerful, efficient, and reliable tool helps you construct large frames by nailing small beams together. It uses compressed air, electricity, or highly inflammable gases as its power source. This amazing tool replaces a hammer in a carpenter’s tool box. It is often described as a carpenter’s best friend. A framing nailer possesses the capacity to drive hundreds of nails in any kind of material from … [Read more...]