The ToolCrib.com Newsletter - 23 Shed and
Workshop Plans + 12 Woodworking Gift Ideas Under $30
Issue 40 - November 19th, 2008
Hello and Welcome to the ToolCrib.com
Newsletter!
Our post on cutlist software got featured on a site called Core77 and their
woodworking readers signed up to our newsletter - WELCOME! Here are a few of our most popular articles from previous issues to give
you
a taste of what's in store:
Whether you're just dreaming it or you're ready to build it, the backyard
workshop is the ultimate for every woodworker. Just ask the guys who have one ;) This collection of links to plans, articles, books, videos - all free
- shows you a wide range of possibilities so you can mix and match ideas to build the workshop of your dreams.
So the love of your life and kids don't know what to get your for Christmas?
You're not alone. The good folk of WoodNet suggest a number of suitably inexpensive gifts that you can send to your family (and other cheapskates ;)
who ask: "so what do you want for Christmas?"
To keep the woodworking torch lit you have to bring kids (grand kids, children,
neighborhood kids) into the tradition. This article is about passing along a love of woodworking so all the plans I mention will be more or less
suitable for kids using hand tools with close supervision. And remember - start teaching them about safety from the start!
What if you could consistently determine the most efficient way to cut your wood
stock down into project-ready pieces? If you're willing to save money and give up your future cut off supply (you have probably saved more than you
can ever use anyways ;) then you should give these two free programs a try.
Theft sucks. There's no other way to put it. It leaves you feeling violated and all to aware of your
vulnerability. That's why there's no time like the present to increase the security you have on your power tools... This article looks at 12 ways to
prevent the theft of your power tools, which are great targets for thieves because of their portability, value and constant demand.
* 3.0 amp motor fopr power and durability in the shop
* POREX dust cannister exceeds durability of cloth dust bags
* Improved ergonomics with rubber top grip for comfort
* 10 Amp motor producing 1-3/4 Peak HP and 27,500 rpm
* Durably designed with dust-sealed switch and sealed ball bearings along with precision machined aluminum motor housing and base
* Adjusts safely and simply with cam lock lever and motor release.
* 1/2" LXT Driver-Drill - BDF452
* Makita built, 4-pole maximum torque motor delivers 450 in.-lbs. of efficient torque in a compact size
* 2-speed design (0 - 400 / 0 - 1,500) covers a wide range of drilling and driving applications
