The 12 1/2″ Ryobi thickness planer was recently released and I was lucky enough to receive one from team Ryobi to evaluate. The timing was good as I had recently gone back to a local …
Written by: Stephen
Accessories, Featured, How To, , Woodworking
We don’t get an awful lot of free time on the farm, but when I do settle in for the evening I’ve been known to burn my free time up perusing the internet. It’s pretty …
Written by: Stephen
Bernzomatic, Gardening, Sponsored
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. I received the Bernzomatic Magfire+ 500,00 BTU Outdoor Torch a little while ago at this branch of Home-Fixated to try around the farm. It’s a propane powered …
Written by: Stephen
The battery powered cordless drill is ubiquitous. Anyone who uses tools even casually has a cordless drill in the arsenal and every manufacturer has at least one offering, if not a panoply of drills. So …
Written by: Stephen
I can remember the first time I saw a handheld, battery powered impact driver in action. It was at one of my Brother Phil’s disaster-like projects. Phil has a tool collection like the Louvre has …
Written by: Stephen
Happy 4th of July to our loyal Home Fixated fans! We think you’re going to love the bargains we found for this week’s Tool Deals and Steals. We’ve got you covered for everything from disgusting …
Written by: Cara
So what the heck is a biscuit joiner (or plate joiner)? Should biscuits even be joined without the benefit of the clergy? Or joined at the table with a cup of tea? The debate rages …
Written by: Stephen
Cutting boards are always a fun and practical project for woodworking newbies and experts alike. Whether they are simple or complex, they serve a purpose; cutting food! Here is one I recently made that is …
Written by: Adam
Remember how clever some people thought they were; with that predictable howler, “Time to buy a watch!”, every time someone asked the time of day? Yes, I’ve been that guy and I’m not proud of …
Written by: Steve
Accessories, Rockler, Woodworking
Ask a random woodworker what power tool they consider the backbone of their shop. There’s a good chance “table saw” will be at or near the tip of their tongue. Figuratively, we hope. Most projects …
Written by: Steve