spear_jackson_laser_guided_sawI’ve never claimed to be much of a woodworker – I tend to stick to the most simple of tasks. Even then, there’s no guarantee of success. Making a straight cut with a hand saw can even be an achievement. My failure rate is usually attributed to two things: One, being distracted by the TV during mid-saw stroke (who among us has not been drawn into the deep conversations held by the characters on The Hills?), and two, I sometimes inadvertently tilt the angle mid-project.

While it can’t really help me with my first issue, Spear & Jackson’s Laser Guided Saw can ensure you’re on track at any point in the project. [click to continue…]

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Freud_BladeThe name “Freud” means different things to different people:

  • - Those with even a slight introduction to psychology will think of all sorts theories that supposedly explain our behavior (most of which apparently have to do with how badly our parents inadvertently screwed us up).
  • - Those with even a slight introduction to table, circular and miter saws will think about one of the best brands of blades available to them. Freud saw blades are some of the top-rated among wood and laminate choppers according to woodworkers, handymen, carpenters and DIY home improvers.
  • Let’s focus on the latter, shall we? [click to continue…]

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    Gomboy Folding Hand Silky Saw is as Sexy as it Sounds

    by Jen on October 23, 2009

    in Gardening, Tools, Woodworking

    Gomboy_Silky_Hand_SawIf it wasn’t for the word ‘saw’, McFeely’s Gomboy Folding Hand Silky Saw would sound like something off the menu of a not-quite-legal strip joint. Or maybe the word ‘saw’ still fits in with that notion – I can’t say I’ve been to enough strip joints to really be an authority on the terminologies used at one.

    That said, if it wasn’t for the word saw, we’d hardly be talking about this tool from McFeely’s – so let’s get to the fine points about this home improvement product. [click to continue…]

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