A Medieval Spring Bow Lathe Crafted by Luke Goembel
On display today (23 April 2011) at the Walter's Art Gallery in Baltimore, MD was an unusual find: a hand crafted medieval-style lathe accompanied by its architect: Luke Goembel. While modern lathes make turning wood accessible for even the beginner woodworker, Goembel's creation takes us back to a time when a man had to design and build the tool himself ...
Benefits of Factory-Reconditioned Tools
Factory reconditioned simply means the tool was returned by a user. Whether it's due to a defect or just a change-of-heart is unknown. The manufacturer restores the tool to factory specifications, and sells it tool at a discounted price. There is some uncertainty associated with reconditioned tools but that doesn't mean you're stuck with a dud! This article covers what ...
Recommended Hardwood Flooring Nailer
Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular upgrades for today’s homes, and for good reason. The hardwood flooring association of America reports that 90% of real estate agents say homes with wood floors sell faster and for higher prices. The most important tool for installing hardwood floors is the hardwood flooring nailer. In a typical 100 square foot ...
Porter Cable Round Head Finish Nailer Review
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Bosch 7.0A Top-Handle Jigsaw Review, JS470E
Bosch has been producing tools of the utmost quality since 1932 when they introduced the very first electric rotary hammer. Today, they have remarkable offerings in every category from routers to drivers, and the JS470E Top-Handle Jigsaw is...
Channellock 9.5″ Linemen’s Pliers, 369
Lineman’s pliers are a go-to hand tool for lots of tradesmen, especially electricians. Also called Kleins (for the brand-name), most combine a gripping jaw and side cutter. These pliers may seem like they’re all the same unless you know...
Porter Cable 4 Gal. Compressor Review, C2004
When I think about compressors, the brand that immediately comes to mind is Porter Cable, and in September 2010, Porter Cable released a new pancake compressor- the C2004-WK. There are a handful of important feature to consider when purchasing...
Paslode Cordless Framing Nailer Review, CF325
If there ever were a tool that would create envy in the hearts of contractors and DIYers alike, it’s Paslode’s new CF325 Cordless Framing Nailer. The CF325 brings the power of a traditional round head framing nailer without the...
A Medieval Spring Bow Lathe Crafted by Luke Goembel
On display today (23 April 2011) at the Walter’s Art Gallery in Baltimore, MD was an unusual find: a hand crafted medieval-style lathe accompanied by its architect: Luke Goembel. While modern lathes make turning wood accessible for even the beginner woodworker, Goembel’s creation takes us back to a time when a man had to design and build the tool himself if he wanted to produce fancy table...
Benefits of Factory-Reconditioned Tools
Recommended Hardwood Flooring Nailer
Porter Cable 4 Gal. Compressor Review, C2004
Channellock 9.5″ Linemen’s Pliers, 369
