Using Power Tools

A stiff brush does the job, making drilling quicker and easier.

Start with the legs extralong and keep that square length to position the part more easily.

Tony O'Malley covers the basics of setting up and using the bandsaw for all your ripping needs.

Tips for getting the most from this essential power tool

Mike Pekovich has a sled for each job: a sled for cutting dovetails, one with a sliding fence for box joints, a sled with a lower fence and stops for cutting dadoes, one with a tall fence for cutting tenons, and a dedicated sled for mitered boxes.

Bob Van Dyke shares his smart machine strategy for making boards flat, straight, and square.