Karenco

Terrace, BC, CA
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I have been building kitchen cabinets for 8 years. I am self taught as I was forced to create work for myself when the mill I worked for as a log scaler shut its doors. I have done work in the fields of home renovations, log home construction (including scribbing), heritage buildings, wood carving and home design.


Recent comments


Re: New Study Discusses Tablesaw Injuries

I would bet that most accidents happen when the operator is distracted, tired or doing boring, repetitive work. I have a few rules I follow faithfully - I quit using dangerous equipment the moment I feel tired even if I am on a tight time constraint, I turn off my saws when anyone is in the shop with me to avoid distractions, I always wear safety glasses and ear protection, and I always have an assortment of pushsticks on hand.

The quality of equipment is also a factor. When you purchase a cheap saw you are also increasing risk of harming yourself. A good fence, decent deck and stable stand make a lot of difference. Ensure your blades are kept sharp as well!

posted: 7:52 pm on February 28th  

Re: Setting up shop: Which machine first? And why.

My first machine was a router but I wasn't able to build the cabinetry I wanted until I got a tablesaw. Until I was able to acquire a shop full of tools, I built a lot of things with those two machines and the basic hand tools. If I had to choose one tool only? - I'd definitely go with a tablesaw.

posted: 8:27 pm on August 4th