Woodworker: Greg RadleyFurniture maker Greg Radley takes the toolbox to another level. His chest-on-trestle toolbox features a utility cabinet tucked into the trestle below. The trestle and all frame components are solid ash. The panels are solid mahogany veneered with curly European ash, and the interior partitions are all mahogany. Photo: Vincent Laurence
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Mullet High-Speed Cyclone Dust Collector
Mullet Tools has devised a slick single-piece cyclone/collection bin that hooks directly to a vacuum, allowing the cyclone to follow along like an obedient puppy. The two units can be quickly separated for cleaning. The Mullet cyclone bin is translucent, which makes it possible to see the sawdust level at a glance. And its 5-in. clean-out opening with a clear polycarbonate hatch makes emptying the bin quick and easy.
My favorite glue bottle is a ketchup dispenser. Inexpensive and you can cut the tip to customize glue distribution. If you always put the cap back on, it never clogs.
While all five of the smaller units will collect chips efficiently when deployed properly, the 3/4-hp Rockler was just a bit more powerful in our suction test. Bag changes were very easy too, thanks to a lip on the lower edge of the canister, which holds the bag in place while you operate the clamp. The Rockler 650 also hangs very solidly on its bracket, which helps when you turn the filter-cleaning crank.
Weight: 6.2 lb. Amps: 7 Variable speed: No Belt alignment: Good Material removal rate: Poor Sanding flatness: Very good Shaping/scribing: Fair Handling on side: Very good Dust collection with hose: N/A
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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