This page is for home improvement and woodworking tips and tricks. As we discover new items, we will continue to add to this page. If you have some information, please feel free to email us and we will inlcude your tips and tricks here.
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Give longer life to your saw blades and your saw. When you are done cutting with your saw, spray a little WD-40 on the blade to help protect the saw blade. When your saw blade gets dirty, clean with Simple green.
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Dust and dirt can cause the seals of air-powered tools to wear out too quickly. To protect my brad and nail guns from sawdust and debris when they’re not being used, I simply plug the air inlet holes with golf tees.
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Cutting Plywood -
Circular Saw – cut with the “best face” down. Table Saw – cut with the “best face” up. -
Working around power tools can be perfectly safe provided you work with care. A messy shop is an accident waiting to happen. Loose power cords and scrap woods are a tripping hazard. Tools left out can be damaged and unsafe to use. The best way to prevent an accident is to keep things picked up.
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To prevent stripping a screw when drilling into hard wood, always make a pilot hole 1/2 the diameter of the screw. A little soap on the screw can act as a good lubricate.
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To get a dent out of pine, such as a table top or door. Put a little water on the dent, put a small damp rag over the spot and press an iron on the spot. This will lift the wood back into place.
