The Razorsaw Difference
Japanese saws have earned plenty of fans among woodworkers, and for good reason. Their thin blades, narrow kerfs and pull-stroke action can make cutting feel remarkably controlled and efficient. But...
Alaina Bodley |
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The Razorsaw Difference
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A Comprehensive Buyer's Guide to Circular Saw Blades
We've all rocked up at the traffic lights next to some guy in a Ferrari, an Audi, or our personal favourite, a lowered Mitsubishi Lancer that looks like it...
Nick George |
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A Comprehensive Buyer's Guide to Mitre Saws, Guides and Fences
Hand-mitre saws and a mitre box aren’t just an essential for woodworkers, they’re one of those tools that everyone should have. We’re talking hammer and nails, meat and two veg territory....
Nick George |
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The Ultimate Buyer's Guide to Table Saws
It’s enough to do your head in. It’s Saturday arvo and the kids have to be at soccer practice, but you just can’t ignore that underlined scribble on your...
Nick George |
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Bandsaws: The Most Versatile Machine in Your Workshop - Part 1
Your bandsaw is the most versatile sawing machine in your workshop. And to maximise the versatility and performance of your bandsaw, there are only three things that you really...
Nick George |
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A Beginners Guide to Japanese Saws
In the last few decades, Japanese handsaws have become massively popular with woodworkers in the rest of the world. In fact, you may have been living under a rock...
Geoffrey Doube |
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Cutting Techniques and Creative Uses for Your Bandsaw
Bandsaws are renowned for their versatility in the workshop, essential for both functional carpentry and creative woodworking projects. In this article, we delve into not only the basic and...
Alaina Bodley |
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Selecting the Best Bandsaw for Flawless Cuts
Bandsaws are indispensable tools in woodworking, essential for both intricate detailing and robust cuts. This guide delves into the various types of bandsaws available, discussing their sizes, features, and applications....
Alaina Bodley |
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The Four Essential Japanese Saws for Every Woodworker
Japanese saws are renowned for their precision and efficiency, making them invaluable tools for any woodworker. If you're new to Japanese saws, you might wonder which ones to start with....
Alaina Bodley |
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The Best in Table Top Routers
If you are someone who uses a router regularly, it’s wise to invest in a table top. A table makes the job easier, safer and more accurate. With a router...
Nick George |
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The Router Guru - Nine Must-Know Router Bits For Any Woodworker
If you are an experienced woodworker and own a router, you know when utilised with the right router bit, it is one of the most useful and versatile tools in...
Nick George |
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How To Create Perfect Mortice and Tenon Joints on a PantoRouter
For this little demo I ripped up some stock in Oregon that is about 35 by 75 millimetres: now those measurements matter a little bit in knowing the rest of...
Nick George |
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The Route to Routing
What is a Wood Router?--- In its most basic form, a router is composed of two elements: a motor and a rotating spindle. A collet secures a router bit in...
Alaina Bodley |
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Router Bit Basics
In our previous blog entry we gave a brief overview of routing machines and their various formats. In this entry we’ll turn our focus to routing cutters, or ‘bits’. Much like a...
Geoffrey Doube |
