Do you ever try to adjust the height of your table saw blade with a tape measure? Router bit height with ruler? I’m guessing you’ve used both of those methods, depending upon which is within reach at the moment; I certainly do. At least I used to, before our sponsor Rockler Woodworking and Hardware sent us their new Rockler Brass Setup Bars Master Set to evaluate. It’s nice to have the certainty they provide, eliminating possibility of misreading a ruler. Never heard of brass setup bars? If you’re a woodworker, cabinet maker or other hobbyist or pro that demands precision, you’ll wonder how you got along without them. Read More
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Lenox Hacks Blade Design with “Power Arc Technology”
I recently had the opportunity to try out some of Lenox’s new titanium-treated, “Power Arc” bi-metal reciprocating saw blades in the metal shop. These blades, part of the Lenox “Gold” line, feature a curved blade, which Lenox claims “allow the blade to cut aggressively and more efficiently versus a straight blade.” I used them to cut some mild steel, copper pipe, polycarbonate and other materials, just to put them through their paces. So, is the Power Arc merely marketing gimmickry, or is Lenox on the cutting edge of new blade technology? Read More