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Why I Do My Woodworking Using Hand Tools

Most people know little about woodworking using hand tools. This may be completely new to you if you are a modern day woodworker. Some woodworkers avoid old tools at all costs. They think that they are outdated, less accurate and slower than the modern day machines. This simply is not true in most cases. This article will provide you with some facts about using planes and saws in your every day wood working projects.
Hand tools are safer. This is a major reason to consider using them. Woodworking machines with their sharp blades move pretty fast. You can have an accident and lose a finger or hand before you know what happened. You can be as careful as you can be but it only takes one small slip and you are off to the hospital or worse. Working by hand can get you hurt but the injury is normally not as severe. When you are operating the tool you usually have more reaction time to stop before it gets out of hand.
You can use a smaller work area. Table saws and planers take up a lot of room. It physically takes more space to operate your home shop with machines. Starting out by hand you can start in the corner of your garage and be just fine.
Hand tools are in some cases faster than machines. You may find that hard to believe but sometimes it is a lot faster. Sure if you are cutting out one thousand boards for a wood factory you cannot touch that by hand. However for the guy at home doing one single project by the time you set up your machine, adjust the fence and make a test cut you will be done and going on to the next step by using old fashioned tools.
It costs less to get started woodworking. Starting out with woodworking machines that are of any quality cost a lot of money. Even though you can spend plenty on high quality planes and saws the fact is you can start with a few tools and get your project done without breaking the bank.
Hand tools make less noise. This is one reason I choose to use to use these tools. There is something to be said about planning a board and hearing the blade smoothing the wood.
Achieve greater precision. Early on when using my table saw it was very easy to cut a little too much off my project. I have thrown away many a good-looking piece of wood because of some small mistake. When I use my hand saw it is much easier to sneak up on my mark and not overdo it.
I choose to use work by hand as much as I can. For myself it is a more sensible way to work with wood. The best system for most would be some sort of combination of the old and the new. Woodworking using hand tools is hard work. The rewards are worth it for me.

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Choosing The Right Circular Saw Blade

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You can have a top of the line circular saw but without a good blade it doesn’t amount to much. Having the right blade for the job you are doing is critical to making a clean cut and making the cut safely. Depending on the material you are cutting and the results you are looking for you have to choose a blade for your circular saw accordingly.
Generally the blade will be a standard 7-1/4″ in diameter. You can get general purpose blades for under $10 but to get a high quality blade you can expect to pay $50, $75 or more.
When choosing a blade I prefer to have a thin-kerf blade since it is easier to make a cut (kerf refers to the width of the cutting teeth). I also inspect the blade to make sure there are no chips in the carbide teeth. Running your finger nail along the edge of the blade will reveal any pits that you cannot see.
The blade and teeth should have no rust and be smooth and shiny. A dirty blade requires more force to make a cut which will result in a rough cut or cause an injury. Any dirty blades should be cleaned by using an industrial cleaner. This will dissolve any pitch or gummy substances left from cutting wood.
Different circular saw blades and their uses
Masonry Blade
A masonry blade is smooth with no teeth. This is because it grinds material away rather then cuts it. When using a masonry blade you should always wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling and hazardous substances. Masonry blades are ideal for scoring concrete pavers or cutting bricks.
Plywood Blade
Ideal for cutting cabinet grade plywood or plywood with a thin veneer, plywood blades nibble away the wood rather then chew it up like a general purpose blade. A plywood blade has a lot more teeth then other types of circular saw blades, often over 70 teeth. This makes for a very clean cut with no chip-out.
Chisel Tooth Blades
These types of blades are what usually come with a low to mid range circular saw. They often have only steel teeth which cut very well when sharp but are easily dulled. They are seldom used by professional since they do not maintain their cutting edge.
Trim Blades
Primarily for finishing cuts, a trim blade has 40 to 60 teeth, each with a premium carbide tip. A trim blade cuts slower then a general purpose blade but leaves a smooth sharp edge. They are ideal for cross cutting dimensional lumber and cutting plywood.
Decking Blades
Used for trimming off decking and other premium dimensional stock a decking blade has a thin kerf with a raised shoulder. This allows it to easily cut through even the hardest pressure treated lumber or knots in cedar or teak. Most decking blades also have a radial slot which reduces warping while cutting and prevents deep saw marks.
Remodeling Blades
These blades are primarily used for demolition work. They have far less teeth then a finishing or decking blade, often as few as 10 or 12. The teeth are also very robust with square shoulders and a wide kerf. It is ideal for rough cutting and cuts where nails and other debris could be present. Since this type of blade is so aggressive there is a lot of chip out. Avoid using a remodeling blade on finishing type cuts.
General Purpose Blade
This blade is used for most general cutting. Almost every circular saw will have a general purpose blade included with it. They are great for ripping or cross-cutting but do have some tear-out so should be avoided with finishing cuts. General purpose blades will usually have 20 teeth with carbide tips and cut smoothly when sharp.
Cutting with a circular saw is one of the most common ways to rip and cross-cut lumber and plywood. However there is always a risk of kick-back. Set the depth of the blade so it is just slightly deeper then the thickness of your stock. This will reduce the risk of kick-back and other injuries.

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How To Made A Wooden Keyboard

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This wooden keyboard enclosure came not so much from a desire to make something out of wood, but wanting a custom keyboard case, but from wanting a slightly smaller keyboard case for a keyboard with the numeric keypad cut off.

Maybe you’d like to match the wood of your desk to keyboard. Maybe you need just the right look for your steampunk workshop. Either way, with this tutorial, you can craft a wooden case for your keyboard.

The solution is to cut the numeric keypad off an otherwi Of course, that’s not as trivial as it sounds. At left you can see some various layers of the keyboard, arranged after I cut it apart. There are vital interconnects under the keypad that the keyboard would not function without. Also, the PCB attached to the foil with all the traces on it also connects to the right side.

My approach is to take the circuitry from under the right side of the keyboard, and just fold it under the page up/down and cursor keys. The foil with all the traces on it is flexible enough that you can get away with doing that.

A big challenge with making a wooden case is to cut a nice bezel for the I traced the shape of the bezel from my donor keyboard onto a piece of plywood. Dell XPS M1730 Battery.

The next step was to cut out the openings with a scrollsaw. Its one of the few things where a scrollsaw is a vital tool. A bandsaw would not work because the blade can’t be threaded through the openings to cut the insides.

Although I was careful to try to get all my edges straight with the scroll saw, they still had a bit of hand-sketched waviness to them. But then I had the idea of using my router table to clean up the long edges . By sliding my plywood against the fence, the router will cut a straight edge inside one of the cutouts.

I should have thought of this technique before I cut the holes with the scrollsaw. I would have cut them much less carefully, and a little undersize, knowing that I’d get it all perfectly cleaned up with the router afterwrds.

Checking the fit of the keyboard bezel. The bezel is still oversized all around the edges. Its kind of neat how it looks with so much flat surface around the If Bang & Olufsen made a computer keyboard, it would probably look a bit like that.

The keyboard Dell XPS M1530 Battery itself is mounted on a piece of plywood. This is trickier than it looks.

The keyboard has some spacers under it to give it support. I decided that the bottom of my keyboard case is to lie flat on the desk surface, so that I have some interior space to fold the contact foil and PCB under the keys side.

Here’s the right side, with the foil folded under. Getting the keyboard to the point where the keys would line up, and be against the contact foil and backing sheet metal took a lot of iteration. If found that if I didn’t get it exactly right, the keys would feel like they hit a hard bottom, because they were impacting against their plastic guide instead of the rubber dome that pushes the pieces of foil together.

Based on how the bezel rested on the keyboard, I measured its angle, and cut wedges out of maple for the sides, and pieces for the front and back of the I also made a cutout for the inspiron 6400 battery keyboard cable’s rubber strain relief to fit into.

Next I screwed the top an bottom parts of my keyboard case together and trimmed off the excess on the table saw. I trimmed it such that I also trimmed not just the plywood, but my wood sides as well, to get all the pieces exactly flush with each other.

Here’s thetrimming. Its very boxy and rectangular, perhaps reminiscent of an early 1980s Volker-Craig VC303 terminal – the kind with a housing made out of rectangular bent sheet metal.

After a bit of sanding, and five liberal coats of varnish, and the keyboard has some nice round edges to it now.

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About Hand Tools

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Tools are the “Tooth of Industry” widely used in the field of hardware and machine manufacturing. As we all known, the revolution of abrasives is always preceded to the industry revolution in any country. With the continuous development of manufacturing industry, China as the member of WTO and the speeding up process of economic globalization, which lead to a broad market for the tools, abrasives, super abrasives and grinding technique industry, at the meantime, it requires higher request and more challenge in this industry.

You might begin to believe hand tools will soon disappear as you scroll through today’s tools catalogs. With the development of cordless tools, pneumatic tools and lasers, it almost causes one to believe that conventional hand tools belong somewhere closer to the Stone Age than today’s workshops. Hand tools are being defined as those instruments that rely on the energy of the user for power. These tools include screwdrivers, planers, sanding blocks, hammers, saws and others. The assumption these tools are out of date is simply not accurate.

Actually, before electric power , all woodworking was done with hand tools. These old hand tools are now antiques or at least sought as collectibles. In additional to their aesthetic value as nostalgia from an earlier time, many of these tools are still excellent to use for their original purpose, which is working wood. Old hand tools are functional and intriguing collectibles.

An old hand planer is an interesting item for collectors. The hand planer, which is still made today, is a handy tool for shaving off layers of wood. These tools have been made from a variety of materials and are nearly indestructible. Early hand planers were made from a wooden block with the adjustable cutting blade set into the block. Later designs were made from metal. These old tools represent an era of hand craftsmanship that spoke of quality and durability.

Another interesting and highly collectible antique hand tool is the hand saw. Old saws come in a wide variety of designs and teeth arrangements. They were used for ripping and for finish work. Perhaps one of the most distinguishing characteristics of these old saws was the handle. The handles were often decorative and uniquely shaped. Long before the word ergonomic was coined, craftsman understood that they would be using their tools for long periods each day and that they must be comfortable to hold and to use.

Most old Hand tools are collected for the uniqueness and nostalgic qualities given to them. Most do not have great monetary value, like other antiques. Still, they are fun to collect. They can be found in antique stores, flea markets, estate auctions and backyard sales. They are also available on the Internet. One advantage to buying old tools on the Internet is that you can find greater variety, including many old hand tools from various countries around the world.

For some jobs, it is just easier to use hand tools. Also, for some people, there is a special satisfaction that comes from doing a task with a hand tool. Perhaps it is a connection with a father or grandfather who would have done the job that way. Or, perhaps it is a reverence for the wood and the project that is shattered by the roar and clatter of power tools.

Antique tools are valued by collectors and others because of their uniqueness and the connection they give us with nearly forgotten eras. Antique woodworking tools such as hand planers, saws, levels, gouges and many other such tools cause us to marvel at the skill of ancestral craftsmen. These tools are interesting in the tasks they accomplished and the technologies employed.

There is a special satisfaction that comes from working with wood. For many, the reward is in the doing much more than in the finished project. For these people, tools provide a connection with the project and require skills and techniques that contribute to making the project worthwhile. Often, these people find this is best accomplished by working with hand tools.

An exhibition about tools was successfully held in Shanghai Exhibition Center in May 2007, and the exhibition area reached to 3500 square meters with the amount of 10648 audiences. Among of them, the local audience has 63. 8%, the foreign audience has 32. 6% and the Hong Kong-Macao-Taiwan has 3. 6%. According to the investigation, 82. 5% of the audiences supposed the exhibition were a good channel for them to know about the new technique, new arts and crafts, new products and industry information. 76. 8% of the people considered that their purchasing decision would be affected by the exhibition and 91% of them show their enthusiastic to contact new target client via the exhibition. Through the successful exhibition, we knew that the “ASGE2008″ is the ideal choice for the manufacturers who would like to explore the Chinese market, Asian market and International market, in addition, it’s also the best exchange platform for the manufacturers trading and cooperating with each other.

The current exhibition will draw on the machine manufacturer, hardware, and metalwork, automobile, stone, architecture, glass, wood, fireproof material etc. purchase companies, traders, technique experts and several organizations and oversea purchase groups visiting and negotiation in the exhibition. In the exhibition, both the Chinese and foreign exhibitors will attend and negotiate the development of abrasives industry. Welcome the professional people related to this industry joining us to visit and negotiate trade.

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How to Repair your Circular Saw Cord With Delta Replacement Parts

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Steps in Installing Delta Replacement Parts to Your Circular Saw

You know the essence of safety when it comes to using your Delta circular saw. Keep all your vital body parts out of the way. Well, you may have kept yourself from getting hurt, but the power cord was not as lucky. Don’t worry. Cutting the power cord to a saw is a very typical circumstance. For this situation, Delta has plenty of replacement cords. You will be back in business immediately.

You should know the model number to purchase the correct Delta replacement part for your circular saw. Look for the letters DW followed by a sequence of digits below the handle. You should buy from a reputable merchant to get authentic Delta parts. Make the repair when you receive the Delta part. Safety is of the utmost essence. Prior to performing any repair, unplug the circular saw. You are still in danger of an electric shock, even if the power cord has been severed.

To dismantle your Delta circular saw’s handle, use a drill or screwdriver. Store the parts on a box or tray near you. This will keep any screws or pieces from getting lost or misplaced.

It’ll be easiest to connect the replacement cord when the connections are made outside of the body of the circular saw. This will provide you with more room to work.

Your connections are essential. Before attaching the new Delta replacement cord, tidy up your connectors. It’s quite easy. Spray the ends of connectors and wires with a can of electrical cleaner. A small electrical wire brush is perfect for this purpose. Gently brush the wires and terminals prior to replacing the Delta part. You’ll have a good connection between the power cord and circular saw. Connect the ground connection to the chassis’ metal portion.

While making this repair, it’s a find idea to apply a dab of electrical grease on the connections. This easy step helps to decrease the likelihood of corrosion.

Securely install the handle. Use all the parts in your circular saw. Your Delta circular saw will function like new. The Delta replacement cord will provide you the high quality and dependability you’ve come to depend on from Delta tools.

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Plant Magazine Profiles Frank Brasier & Sons and PRONTO ERP

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In the latest issue of Plant Magazine, leading manufacturing
journalist Thomas R. Cutler, profiled Frank Brasier & Sons,
Ltd. , based in Brampton, Ontario.

Celebrating its fiftieth year, the firm has transformed the
operation according to his granddaughter and CFO, Christine
Parravano. “Like most Canadian manufacturers we had to meet the
competitive challenge by becoming a one-stop shop that offers
our customers extraordinary service and a varied quality product
line. Diversification was essential to our survival and growth. ”

The company now distributes Hyd-Mech bandsaws and cleverly
provides customers with five free blades. (Hyd-Mech is a
Canadian producer of robust precision engineered bandsaws. ) When
customers need new blades or new machinery or service, they
return to Frank Brasier & Sons. This business model shift is
evident when service revenue has gone from 5% to 40% in just
five years. The anticipate service revenue percentages are
anticipated to continue, with more than 60% of the company’s
revenue coming from service by 2008. The major shift required
the selection of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution
that could handle distribution, services, and manufacturing
aspect of the firm. They went with PRONTO North America.

Pronto North America, Inc. is widely recognized as the authority
in technologically driven business solutions and process
management. Utilizing innovative implementation techniques and
tools, Pronto North America generates increased performance,
service, efficiency, and accountability.

Pronto North America is the North American Master Distributor of
PRONTO-Xi™, a comprehensive software system allowing
manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to effectively manage
all phases of their business. Far beyond just another Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) System, PRONTO-Xi’s financial and
distribution applications are unique and have provided maximum
return on investment for a wide variety of organizations since
1976. From PRONTO Production to PRONTO Advanced Warehousing;
from PRONTO Planning to PRONTO Quality Management System (QMS);
from PRONTO Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) to PRONTO
Forecasting Management, the cross-section and breadth of
integrated elements addressed by PRONTO-Xi is unmatched in the
marketplace and justifies its natural leadership role as the
best fully integrated business software solution.

Pronto North America www. prontoerp. com Tom Verzi 952-942-5858

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The 7 Essential Woodworking Hand Tools For the Galoot In Training

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First off, a definition. A Galoot is someone who favors the use of antique or antique-styled hand power tools saws over the use of power power tools saws. Often times Galoots go in for the collection and restoration of hand power tools saws as much or even more than woodworking, though this is a matter up for debate. Think of Galoots as the “historic reenactment committee” of woodworking and you’ll be on the right track.
Before we launch into the essential power tools saws for the Galoot woodworker we’d like to offer a few tips that could indicate that you’re a Galoot in training. So in case you ever had any doubts, here are a few of the ways you can tell:
1) You might be a Galoot in training if you have a working arsenal of power power tools saws but still harbor a strange fascination with planes and chisels. . .
2) You might be a Galoot in training if you enjoy tinkering with your power tools saws almost as much as working with wood. Especially that charming, captivating backsaw that your dad got from his dad’s woodshop.
3) You might be a Galoot in training have antique hand power tools saws that you would never, ever use on actual wood and you find yourself believing completely with all of your soul that “they don’t build them like they used to”.
4) You might be a Galoot in training if you prefer to watch Roy Underhill to Norm Abrams. Enough said there.
If you somehow made it to the hand tool collection phase without realizing you were the member of an elite group then I give you my best wishes and hopes for the future as you discover your true family – the Galoots. Do a quick web search on the term Galoot and the OldPower tools saws mailing list. Presto, you’re home.
The 10 essential power tools saws for the Galoot in training is something of a misnomer. Sort of. If you’re not a pure collector yet then you’re ideally buying these antique hand power tools saws as you need them for specific projects you have in mind. Look at the following list then as a suggestion for what to use in place of all those expensive, high torque power power tools saws you talked your significant other into letting you buy.
So here goes, and true Galoots please don’t get mad we’re not Galoots ourselves only hoping to guide home the lost and lonely of your tribe:
1) Chisels (Paring, Morticing)

This pair is crucial, and no, one can’t replace the other. The morticing chisel is used with a mallet and often to cut across the grain. The paring chisel is less often hit with a mallet and is more delicate. It’s used for taking thin shavings off of your work piece. Further, chisels are typically in wide abundance at flea markets and antique stores.
2) Wooden Mallet

You can well make your own if you like, or if you’re a collector then get out to those yard sales and dig through old boxes. Using a wooden mallet is crucial for not damaging your beautiful chisels. . .
3) Plane (Block, Smoothing, Jack, Jointer)

Planes smooth the surface of your work piece. The block plane is for shearing off the end grain of your piece, the smoothing plane is for very small shavings with less chance of tear out, the jack plane is a smoothing plane with more blade depth, and the jointer plane is a long plane used for flattening the joint face of a board.
4) Saw (Rip, Crosscut, Coping)

When choosing your saw pay attention to the rake – the angle at which the teeth are ground, the pitch – the number of teeth per inch and the set – the “wave” that the teeth have that gives the cut its width. Of hand saws you’ll find especially useful the rip saw, which has a zero rake for cutting down the length of the grain, a crosscut saw’s teeth will have negative rake for cutting across the grain, and the coping saw gets you cutting intricate designs and cuts inside a panel.
5) Brace and Bit + Hand Drill

Making holes in wood didn’t start with the invention of the electric drill. It sure got easier though. Get back to the roots of your tool using heritage with a tag team of the brace and bit for making large holes and the hand drill (or egg beater) for making smaller bore holes. You could also consider the Yankee push drill.
6) Measuring and Marking Power tools saws

Accuracy is one of the chief hallmarks of good woodworking. Stay true to your cuts and to your love of hand power tools saws with a combination square – look for fine machining and deep etch markings. A try square will get you into smaller spaces and is important for furniture making. A sliding bevel will help you transfer accurate angles from one working piece of wood to another. Folding rulers have been mostly replaced by the tape measure. Don’t let that bother you – use your folding wood rule with pride. Marking knives, gauges, and awls will keep your fine cuts as accurate as possible.
7) Your Tool Box and Workbench

Finally, we suggest that your first project as a Galoot is to build your own tool box (and then workbench), in much the same way that Luke Skywalker had to build his own light saber. This will connect you to the true force of hand power tools saws. May the Galoots be with you.

Choosing a Cordless Circular Saw

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A circular saw is a powerful, portable, and versatile tool designed to cut wood with a large spinning blade. While most circular saws are specifically designed to cut wooden materials, most can also be used with specialty blades made to cut metals, plastics, and other industrial materials. Circular saws have a flat, pivoting shoe that moves up and down for depth adjustment, and to the right or left (although generally to the left, from zero to 45 or 50 degrees) for angled cuts or edging. Circular saws are also built with a blade guard which covers the blade almost entirely to protect operators from the jaws of a spinning blade. Most circular saws also have additional safety features like blade and trigger locks — but don’t let these mechanisms fool you. Circular saws can be very dangerous, and because they are relatively simple to use and maneuver, it is easy to forget the potential dangers of a sharp, and spinning power tool as you work.

Circular saws are excellent for rip cuts, cutting with the grain, and also for cross cuts, or cuts made against the grain. The saw is also surprisingly accurate – even without a guide. Because the blade is so large, its bigger size generally keeps your cuts on track. Where accuracy is key, however, a fence or guide can be attached to ensure optimized cutting precision. There is a wide range of circular saws available from 4in. to 7-1/4in. (7-1/4in. , for example, refers to the blades diameter), and hand-held to table mounted. Craftsmen, however, can not get too far without needing a lightweight and cordless circular saw to get the job done.

The cordless circular saw is lightweight and convenient eliminating the need for outlets and to lug around endless, knotted ropes of power cord. With its portability and more compact size, the cordless saw can go more places and conveniently conquer your projects with not much sacrifice to power. From commercial jobs to backyard plans, no toolbox should be without this cordless giant.

Milwaukee’s 18v 6-1/2in. cordless circular saw delivers extreme power in an ergonomic and lightweight design. For increased performance and comfort on the job the tool has a compact design and soft grip handle that keeps it perfectly balanced for always precise and controlled cuts. The saw is also designed with magnesium lower and upper blade guards to provide maximum durability and keep you, and your blades safe from accidental drops. Magnesium is an element both lighter and stronger than aluminum increasing the stability and durability within the tool in a more lightweight, more efficient package. The saw is also built with an easy-to-read, aviation grade aluminum shoe designed to ensure greater accuracy, withstand wear, and resist breakage and bending. Milwaukee’s 2630-22 is built with a powerful 3,500 RPM motor that quickly and easily cuts through even the toughest materials. This powerful cutting capacity is ideal for plumbing, electrical, framing, finishing, and carpentry applications, and is conveniently versatile with a 2-1/8in. cut capacity at ninety degrees (standard position) and 1-5/8in. at forty-five degrees.

Milwaukee is also well known for their advanced and unrivaled battery power. The 2630-22 circular saw utilizes Milwaukee’s long lasting 2. 8 amh (amp hours) lithium ion batteries. These high capacity batteries last longer to increase your productivity, and produce 20 percent more torque to deliver the most powerful cuts. The saw also features an electronic overload system, a mechanism designed to protect the saw from burning up. Keeping the tool’s motor safe from overuse, the overload system extends the overall life and productivity of the saw. Additionally, the tool features an electronic braking system that stops the blade quickly to reinforce safety on the job. Milwaukee’s circular saw is ideal for any serious woodworker – contractors and at-home hobbyists alike. With more durability and comfort than most cordless saws on the market, the 2630-22 is excellent for cutting all types of wood and metal. Milwaukee’s circular saw comes with two 18v high-capacity lithium ion batteries, a one hour charger, 6-1/2in. – 24T carbide-tipped blade, and a convenient contractor bag. The saw is also backed with Milwaukee’s industry leading five year warranty, and a five year / 2000 charge warranty on the batteries.

Makita offers an 18v LXT lithium ion 6-1/2in. circular saw with a powerful 3,700 RPM. The saw’s ergonomic and balanced design delivers optimal operator control, even pressure, and simplified operation as you work. Weighing only 7. 1 lbs the saw is lightweight and easy to control, and has two built-in L. E. D lights for better illumination of your work space. The saw has a high torque motor with a cut capacity of 2-1/4in. at ninety degrees, 1-9/16in. at forty-five degrees, and 1-7/16in. at fifty degrees. For additional durability and smooth, accurate cutting, the BSS610 has a precision machined, heavy gauge base, and a built-in dust blower to keep your workpiece clean.

Makita’s circular saw utilizes lithium ion technology to provide longer battery run-time and an optimized overall lifespan. Makita also provides an advanced charging system (45-minute Optimum Charger) that, through built-in CPU chips, communicates with the battery to maximize performance. Throughout the charging process the charger monitors, with “Active 3 Control” technology, the current, temperature, and voltage within the battery. The 45-minute Optimum Charger also has a built-in fan to cool the battery and deliver optimal performance for the life of the battery. The BSS610 is built with a two-piece armature and field, and has externally accessible brushes to simplify any necessary service. Makita’s 18v, 6-1/2in. circular saw includes two LXT lithium ion 3. 0Ah batteries, a 45-minute Optimum Charger, saw blade, and a tool case for convenience and portability. Additionally, Makita provides a three-year warranty on the tool and a one-year warranty on the batteries.

DEWALT also offers an 18v XRP cordless circular saw kit with a commanding 3,700 RPM for fast and smooth rip, and cross cuts. The tool is also built with a strong magnesium shoe and upper guard to deliver enhanced durability. For versatility in multiple applications the saw has a bevel capacity from zero to 50 degrees with a cut depth of 1-5/8in. at 45 degrees, and 2-1/4in. at ninety degrees. DEWALT’s DC390K has easily replaceable brushes and a fan-cooled motor for optimal power and durability. Its XRP battery offers extended run-time for increased productivity, and longer overall battery life for optimized efficiency on the job. Weighing only 8. 7 lbs the circular saw is lightweight and convenient for all cutting applications – industrial and home projects alike. DEWALT’s DC390K 18v XRP cordless circular saw kit includes a one hour charger, 18v XRP battery pack, 16T carbide-tipped saw blade, a blade wrench, rip fence, and a heavy duty kit box for security and mobility. The tool is also backed by DEWALT’s three year limited warranty on the saw and battery.

These options provide a pretty good review of what’s available for cordless circular saws. The portability and power of the tool coupled with its lightweight, compact, comfortable, and cordless design, establish the cordless circular saw as a must-have in any craftsman’s toolbox. For rip cuts, cross cuts, beveled or angled cuts, and its fast accuracy, the circular saw is the ultimate cutting tool.

As a student at the University of Utah, Mallory Kramer is currently earning an English degree. Three years ago she joined M&M Tool adding to their over 150 years combined experience; there, she specializes in tool parts and web communications. For over 60 years M&M Tool has provided professional service to the tool industry with parts, sales, and service to professional level woodworking products, tools, and machinery.

Basic Education On Shop Saws

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How many of us enjoyed those years long since passed when we were in school taking shop? Walking into the room on that first day while the teacher explained that the first half of the year would be wood shop. In that room was where so much was going to be learned. Students were first introduced to a variety of tools and woodworking methods. Initially they had an introduction to the shop saws.

Many of the tools took skills that no one had yet, but that the teacher promised would be forthcoming. Learning to use the shop saws was on the list of things that needed to be mastered. The shop saws that all the kids wanted to try were the table saws. Their eyes gleamed as they walked passed it waiting for the teacher to say that they have had enough time in class that they could be trusted to handle such a potentially dangerous tool. There are so many smaller shop saws, beginning with the simple hand saw and working their way up to the powered shop saws like band saws and cross cuts shop saws.

The teachers were always cautious of which tools and which shops saws they would allow the students to use. At first it is only the simplest hand tools. But as the classes progressed and the students learned some skills they became ready to progress to the power tools.

The first thing that had to be learned about shop saws was which blade to use for which project. A crosscut saw is used primarily for those projects that require the cut be made at a right angle in the same direction of the wood grain. While a ripsaw makes cuts that are parallel to the grain of the wood. Depending on the project either of these shop saws will do the job. But, if it is a sheet of plywood that needs to be cut the correct saw for that can only be a circular saw. With the large number of small teeth that the blades for these shop saws have they work best for cutting this heavy wood without excessive splintering. Other useful shop saws include the jigsaw; it is for cutting jagged or unusual shapes. This hand held saw also has a larger version, called a reciprocating saw and a powered version known as a scroll saw.

At the end of the woodworking course the students had learned a lot. Each one of them had worked on several projects. They had learned to use a number of hand and power tools. They had built enough confidence in themselves to use a variety of shop saws and not be afraid, though been cautious, when using the power saws. Perhaps at the very least they will be able to help around the house or have found an interest in carpentry that may spur a new career decision.

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Understanding Circular Saws

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In-Line Saw – These are the most common types of circular saws and tend to be the least expensive, also they don’t weigh as much as the Worm Drive saws. An In-line saw’s motor sits perpendicular to the blade and a shaft runs directly from the motor to drive the blade. An In-Line saw will suite most of your applications and except for changing the blades, they are maintenance free.

Worm Drive Saw – A worm drive is for heavy duty use and tend to cost a little more than the In-Line saws. A worm drive motor is positioned parallel with the blade and uses a gear to increase the torque transferred to the blade. These tend to be a little heavier than the in-line models. Also worm saws are not maintenance free, you will need to occasionally add a special oil to the motor, which is nothing more than unscrewing a screw and adding the oil, it is very easy.

Circular Saw Features

Electric Brakes – This is one feature I would get, no questions asked. An electric brake stops the motor in about two seconds after releasing the trigger, while a saw without an electric brake will take about 10 to 15 seconds to stop. The electric brake works by reversing the flow of electricity to the saw motor. The reason to go with the eclectic brake, which most models now offer, is to save limbs and fingers. After you are cutting for a while your arm will tend to get tired and you want to make sure your safe at all times. Stopping the blade quicker means less time and chances of getting hurt.

Blade Capacity – As noted above circular saws come in different blade sizes. If you are buying a corded model I would go with a 7 1/4″ and cordless go with a 6 1/2″. The larger blade models are more heavy, but in the long run you will have to make less cuts, especially on angle cuts.

Shaft Locks – Make sure your saw has a lock. A Shaft lock is usually a button you press that holds the blade still, to make changing the blade easier. If your buying a professional power circular saw, it should have this feature. The cheaper models usually do not have this feature.

What to look for when buying a circular saw

I would definitely look for a circular saw that accepts 7 1/4 blades. These are the most common blades; therefore making it easier to buy blades down the road. Also I would look for a saw with a long cord, you would be surprised how many cords are very short. You can always add an extension cord on, but I would look for a cord that is at least 8 feet in length. Another primary item to look for is an adjustable base plate. This is good for making angle cuts and sometimes comes in very handy.

Cordless Saws – Cordless saws are nice because they have no cords to plug in, trip over or even cut through. However they lack the power. The blades tend to be smaller therefore they do not cut as quick. Since it takes a lot of power to cut through wood, you will definitely need more than one battery as you will be recharging them often.

Corded Saws – Corded saws are more powerful, but also heavier. If you are going to be cutting a lot of wood, grab the corded model as it will save you aggravation done the road.

I currently own a cordless and corded one. I find myself using both models just about the same. It is just easier to grab the cordless one and start cutting. Most of the carpenter I know or have talked to also own both styles.

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