- I don’t have a router and router table. Can I fasten the mirror directly to the back of the frame without recessing it into a rabbit?
Yes, you can use mirror clips fasted to the back of the frame. Just be sure to select the right size clips for the thickness of your...
- My saber saw blades seem to dull quickly. What should I use?
Thats common, but make sure you are using the right blade for the material you are cuttingwood, tile or...
- What should I look for when buying a saber saw?
Look to see if the mechanism for adjusting the base plate is sturdy. On less expensive models these are weak and will eventually wobble making it...
- What is a saber saw?
Its a portable jigsaw that can perform many tasks, such as cutting curves and holes. However, it cant handle heavy jobs. Some models have...
- I need to cut a hole in my wall for a new electrical box, what tool should I use?
You want to use a keyhole...
- I want a hand tool to cut a rather intricate design in plywood.
A coping saw is best for this...
- Can hacksaws cut other materials besides metal?
Yes, the fine teeth of a hacksaw can cut other materials too tough for wood saws, such as...
- I want to cut some lightweight sheet metal, which hacksaw blade should I use?
Use a fine cut blade. On heavier metals, such as steel pipe, a coarser cut blade will be more...
- Does the number of points on a blade also apply to hacksaws?
Yes the higher the number of points, the finer the...
- What type of handsaw blade should I use to cut paneling?
Use an 11-point bladewith a fine cutso that the wood will not splinter when it is...
- Are more teeth per inch better when buying a crosscut hand saw?
Fewer teeth work more quickly, but provide a coarser cut with rough edges. Saws with more teeth work more slowly, but provide a finer...
- What do the teeth per inch numbers mean on sawblades?
The numbers indicate the number of points per inch on a saw...
- I want a hand saw for all-around use. What do you recommend?
A seven or eight point crosscut would be a good...