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Makita XPK02 18V Cordless Planer

Thomas Gaige — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Makita 18V Cordless Planer Shaves Imperfections with Confidence The Makita XPK02 18V cordless planer improves significantly on the 3-1/4″ XPK01. […]

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When Using Glue-ups in Joinery is Best

Adam Spafford — Tue, 16 May 2017 11:00:19 +0000

Using glue-ups in joinery is the preferred solution for tables and other surfaces requiring strong adhesion. We asked our Pros […]

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Festool Domino DF XL 700 Joiner Review

Richard Kent — Tue, 16 May 2017 11:00:14 +0000

In the world of joinery, a perfectly executed mortise and tenon joint is the holy grail of woodworking. Many a laborious […]

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DeWalt DW735 Planer Hands-on Review

Matt Kent — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 11:30:00 +0000

Lately, we’ve been working on quite a few custom woodworking projects including pieces such as desks, credenzas, dining tables, even […]

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Making a 5 Minute Pocket Hole Shelf

Adam Spafford — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:00:54 +0000

One of our favorite tools is a pocket hole jig. It allows us to drill holes for hidden fasteners and strong […]

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Festool Domino DF500 Mortise & Tenon Joiner Review

Richard Kent — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:00:06 +0000

You would think that after 35 years in the field of trim carpentry I would have used or owned all […]

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Milwaukee M18 Planer Preview

Raissa Logrono — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:00:16 +0000

Last June at Milwaukee’s New Product Symposium, our team got to play with the new Milwaukee M18 Planer. Finally, this […]

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Grizzly G0490X 8” Jointer w/Spiral Cutterhead Review

Jonathan Bucklew — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:30:06 +0000

The first jointer I ever purchased was a 4” bench top model from Delta. I used it for a handful […]

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Porter-Cable PC560 Quik Jig Pocket Hole Joinery System

Patrick Brown — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:50:30 +0000

As a furniture maker, I am always on the lookout for new tools, techniques, and jigs that simplify the construction […]

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Porter-Cable PC60THPK 6-amp Hand Planer Preview

Clint DeBoer — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:25:56 +0000

Ever wish your electric planer had a longer stance and better dust collection? Porter-Cable is attempting to meet those needs with its new 6 amp Hand Planer (model #PC60THPK). The brand new planer is actually rather sleek, with a raked back profile and 3 chamfer grooves. The new motor, which is reasonably powerful for those looking to do significant hand planing for finish applications, comes up with 16,500 RPMs. At first glance this planer seems perfect for planing wood planks, shortening doors and joists, and also chamfering and profiling the corners and edges of various hardwoods. The part we liked, however, was that it could chunk out up to 5/64" per pass. For those who have trouble with fractions, that's a little over 1/16 of an inch - not terribly deep by planing standards, but this is an instrument meant for finer work, not something with which to replace your circular saw. The planer comes with two blades and you can use either high-speed steel (HSS) or carbide blades. HSS blades are perfect for more aggressive planing - where nails might be encountered, and carbide blades are your tools for finish carpenters or craftsman who don't risk jamming them up on anything except wood.

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