Boillot constructed this countertop wine rack to solve a space problem. Made of wenge and bird’s-eye maple, the rack holds six bottles and 16 glasses. It has a Watco oil and varnish finish.
Photo: Michael J. Boillot
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Black & Decker Dragster, DS321 Belt Sander
Weight: 6.5 lb. Amps: 7 Variable speed: No Belt alignment: Poor Material removal rate: Poor Sanding flatness: Very good Shaping/scribing: Good Handling on side: Very good Dust collection with hose: N/A
These clamps are as premium as their price is, but they're worth every penny. A few staffers have a small collection and they're almost always the first clamp they reach for.
New Generation LED digital tube display. 3 vacuum run modes. Adjustable vacuum startup and shutdown time in vacuum auto mode. Controller, tool and vacuum run LED indicator. All controller designs make your work more intelligent, convenient and safe.
The Powermatic smoothed boards excellently. It has a plastic insert that sits shallow of the fence, where thin boards tended to catch when flattening faces. The Powermatic was the only model that uses a knob to adjust the angle of the fence—a nice feature—except that locking it caused the fence to move slightly, which made it tricky to square the fence. But when locked, the fence did not move. The 90° stop was easy to set but wasn’t reliable. The guard was finicky to install and would often not snap back fully after a board passed by.
- Fair stock removal and dust collection without a vacuum - Fair stock removal and poor dust collection with a vacuum - Sander has a regular pulse in use - Paddle switch was awkward, but the on/off lock was handy - Comfortable, but cramped waist made holding there often uncomfortable - Slow to stop
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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