Jack-Be-Nimble
These two new jacks do everything the older ones do but incorporate some welcome clamp characteristics. A year or two ago I talked about some new jacks not intended for…
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Vyper Shop Chairs Review
Tool: Shop Chairs Shop Now Manufacturer: Vyper Industrial MSRP: $475+ Over the past few years, I’ve noticed advertisements on social media for shop chairs made by a company called Vyper…
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Grizzly Extreme Series Saw Blades Review
Tool: Extreme Series Saw Blades Shop Now Manufacturer: Grizzly MSRP: $49.95+ Grizzly recently released a new generation of their Extreme Series saw blades. The new design is an upgrade on…
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Bent Rivers Marking Knife Review
Tool: Marking Knife Shop Now Manufacturer: Bent Rivers MSRP: $240 I’ve made it pretty well known that I have a weakness for “bespoke tool makers.” What excites me about this…
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The Silicone Surprise: Why My Glue Turned to Stone
A few months ago, I praised the new silicone glue bottles we introduced to our student workshop. They were comfortable, easy to squeeze, and the fact that dried glue doesn’t…
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The $15 Lab Test: A Modern Take on the Ryoba Saw
In my woodworking classes, our tool rack is a bit like a stress-test laboratory. From fourth grade through high school, my students use Japanese-style saws for nearly every project. These…
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