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In
this section are the power tools and machines that I use in my
workshop, with the modifications I have made over the years, along with
the techniques which I hope others will find helpful in setting up
their workshop.
For
nearly two decades I have written about handtools and demonstrated
their use in building furniture. It may come as a surprise to some that
I even own power tools and machines! The fact is that I have used
power tools for many years longer, although it has only been the past
decade that has seen their gradual increase along with an upgrading to
better quality machines. I recognise the value in these tools, and take
pride in using them in the same manner as I take pride in my hand
skills.
Power tools are the main way I
convert rough sawn timber into useable boards. This includes jointing,
thicknessing/planing, re-sawing, rough shaping ... all the donkey work
that prepares the way for the finessing with hand tools. I've always
believed that the dedicated furniture maker needs to
develop skills with a wide range of tools. There is a place
for both power and hand tools, and tasks which may be done better by
one than the other.
Hammer N4400 Bandsaw mods
Dust Control (will work for other bandsaws)
A Re-sawing Fence for the Bandsaw
Hammer K3 Sliding Tablesaw mods
Cross-cut Fence Zero Clearance
Parallel Guide - Mk1
JessEm Clear-Cut Precision Stock Guides
Hammer A3-31 Jointer-Thicknesser/Planer
Multi Function Table (MFT)
Making a rail hinge in plastic
Rail Hinge and Fence (Mk2) in aluminium