Are your tools dangerous?

Do you consider tools as dangerous? https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/how-to/g2394/10-workshop-tools-that-can-kill-you/ I came accross this article and it struck me, that I don't consider my tools as dangerous or not. To me it's just a tool. Sure, some tools can cause greater injury...

How much does a shop build add to property value?

For those of you who've built a shop, how much value did it add to the property? For instance, if a shop costs $150k, can the property value increase the same? Less? More? I know there's many variables. Thought maybe some of you have been through this, having built a shop then had property value...

MRI Question

My doc tells me I need an neck MRI to diagnose some arm pain that may be starting in the neck. On the phone the MRI facility asked me if I had ever been involved with "metal grinding". Of course as a woodworker I've sharpened tools on a wheel, drilled holes in metal etc. I'm hoping to get more...

Point of Use Hot Water Heater Questions

Hot water travels about 60 feet from the tank to our upstairs bathroom and it takes too long to get there. I'm thinking about installing a point-of-use heater with a mini-tank but don't know if it will do what I want. Can I install a 2.5 gallon POU heater in the hot water supply to the bathroom and...

Would you - borrow a tool?

A lot of people - myself included - make it a policy to really avoid lending out tools. The list is a really short one of the people I will lend a tool to. What about - borrowing a tool?

Looking for feedback before I buy an Avid CNC

Good day all. I appreciate the time to read and give feedback. I think this is the right machine and price, but want feedback. The time has come. I need a CNC to stay competitive and I also just want to create in new ways. I have “non-buyers remorse” for stopping bidding on a beautiful 5x10...

Wood “stick” cane that contains iron?

So a friend asked me if I could lengthen a wooden cane he just received as a gift from a world traveler. No idea where the cane (more of a polished stick)

Finished my first workbench, sharing build process doc

Whoa, I'm still catching my breath after this effort!
Seriously, I think I'll start by building some shop storage solutions for the many tools

Rikon Lathe 70-1824

Does anyone on this site own the new Rikon 70-1824 midi lathe? What are your likes and dislikes? There is only one review on YouTube and seemingly it's

Plywood Lift Using Rope and Pulleys

I take that back George!
I needed to lift this off my workbench this morning and the Grabo comment reminded me it may be useful lifting things off

Township building codes.

Now that's an interesting experience. The only answer I've ever got from that exercise is "that's what it says in the zoning ordinance" or

SC Pig-Picking