Category: Power Tools

  • Can I Vent My Dust Collector Outside? What Happens

    Can I Vent My Dust Collector Outside? What Happens

    A workshop without a dust collector is a workshop where your lungs are the dust collectors. I have had a dust collector set up inside my shop for several years and I am tired of breathing in the fine dust. Most do let fine particles through into the air so I thought it was time…

  • The Ideal Height For Your Lathe Workbench

    The Ideal Height For Your Lathe Workbench

    I recently had this problem of constantly being hunched over when working on my lathe. This can be a major pain in the neck, not to mention bad for your posture. A good way to combat this is to adjust the height of your workbench accordingly. I have discovered, through trial and error, what the…

  • Hitachi c10fl Table Saw – Everything You Need To Know

    Hitachi c10fl Table Saw – Everything You Need To Know

    Hitachi c10fl is one of the most ‘talked about’ table saws on the market. It is a Jobsite saw with a decent saw blade, but its lack of manufacturer support has made it somewhat controversial. I am a professional woodworker, and I always try to find quality tools. I stumbled upon the Hitachi c10fl table…

  • How Long Do Router Bits Last? – This May Suprise You

    How Long Do Router Bits Last? – This May Suprise You

    They say the router is one of the most useful tools in your shop.  I was using my router the other day and the finish left by the bit had burn marks and didn’t feel smooth.  This made me wonder how long it had been since I sharpened it.  I decided to research this a…

  • Best Pipe Size For Harbor Freight Dust Collector

    Best Pipe Size For Harbor Freight Dust Collector

    I have found that Harbor Freight Dust Collectors are very popular and many people want to get the pipe size right to ensure you get the best suction. Since I own one and have done the setup myself, I thought I should share what size pipe for harbor Freight dust collectors? The best pipe size…

  • Can You Wash Dust Collector Bags – Tried And Tested!

    Can You Wash Dust Collector Bags – Tried And Tested!

    I recently wrote a few articles on cleaning dust in your workshop and recommended having a dust collection system in your apartment workshop. Most reader feedback from those posts is about cleaning the dust bags, and more importantly, can you wash dust collector bags? In general, dust collector bags should NOT be washed as washing…