AW163

Better Blade Tensioner

AW163, Band Saw, Blade Care, Shop Tips, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Posts, Workshop Tips / Enthusiast

My bandsaw’s blade-tensioning system used to be wobbly and difficult to turn. Instead of shelling out for a quick-release lever, I came up with this simple, inexpensive fix. To stabilize the long adjustment rod, I made a guide for it …
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Nibbling Rabbets

AW163, Rabbets, Shop Tips, Table Saw, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Posts, Workshop Tips / Enthusiast

Using a tablesaw to cut rabbets on the end of a board is nothing new. If you’ve only got a couple to make, it’s hardly worth the time it takes to install you dado set. So, using your fence in …
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