by hupka | Feb 27, 2018 | Air Cleaner, Woodshop
We finally got around to mounting our Air Filtration System from JET. We were pretty used to the model from a different company that we had before and this is quite an upgrade. You wouldn’t think that having three speeds would be a useful feature for normal...
by hupka | Feb 13, 2018 | Woodshop
Not every tool in your workshop needs to be the top of the line name brand option. If you aren’t going to be using it heavily and it’s just for basic home use then you should consider a semi-off brand. Harbor Freight is an excellent source for this tier of...
by hupka | Feb 11, 2018 | Information, Woodshop
The woodworking projects and amazing collection of flannel is something that has grown as I got older but definitely has its roots in my younger days. My Dad found this image while searching through some old photos. We tried to remember what I might have been working...
by hupka | Feb 8, 2018 | Quarter Sheet Sander, Safety
Sanding is one of those tasks that you either love or hate. I really enjoy it. Its satisfying to see the piece change and take shape as you progress through the grit. A workhorse of the ES&S shop is this little DeWalt* quarter sheet sander. Every home should have...
by hupka | Feb 7, 2018 | Safety, Woodshop
New toy day in the shop is always an exciting time for wood nerds. Dust is a killer for us. Sometimes it’s coming to rest on freshly painted projects. Other times it’s in your eyes when you’re running a machine. It is a constant battle to the bitter...
by hupka | Feb 6, 2018 | Products, Woodshop
A common question we get at the shop is what type of clear coat we use on our products. That isn’t an easy question. Depending the piece and how it will be used will heavily dictate the product we choose to finish it with. For indoor pieces that might see some...
