There are substantial differences and similarities between routers and shapers. The similarities are with function and the differences are in performance. Both tools are stationary and the...

Question: How Do I Set the Correct Router Depth-of-Cut for Joints? I have trouble setting the correct depth-of-cut on my router. For decorative cuts like ROUNDOVERS and ogees I do okay, but...

Sir Samuel Bentham The following are quick biographies of important machinists. Sir Samuel Bentham 1757 - 1831 'General' Bentham, was responsible for the construction and supervision of...

Of all the tools in the armory of the production engineer undoubtedly the lathe in its many forms is the most important. An Antique Lathe in Operation It is also probably the oldest, since...

Ever been working on a woodwork project and realized you made some dumb mistake? And then you had to go through the headache-inducing hassle of fixing it? Follow these 15 tips to protect your...

Whether you're working in a commercial woodworking shop, or on the first project in your garage, dust control is an important issue. With repercussion ranging from dust in your finish to...