Author: David D. Hughes

I just love creating things with my hands. It's amazing how little I appreciated learning these skills when I was younger. Today, it is a source of great joy. I whittle, carve, wood burn and more!

Belt Sander vs Orbital Sander for floors

Last updated on December 13th, 2022 at 09:32 amFeatures of a belt sander Cylindrical drums The belt sander has two cylindrical drums around which a closed loop of abrasive paper travels continuously. When it comes to operation, one drum is powered by an electric motor,  while the other is spring-loaded to maintain tension on the…

Bosch RA1171 vs RA1181: Which Router Table Reigns Supreme?

Last updated on January 11th, 2023 at 10:26 amBosch RA1171 vs RA1181 Comparing the Bosch RA1171 vs Bosch RA1181 can be quite a challenge. They are two pretty good router tables with some similar features. I do not envy anyone who has to choose one. It’s not just a matter of size. If that’s a…

Makita bo6030 VS bo5041 | Which Sander is Better?

Last updated on January 11th, 2023 at 10:22 amThe Makita is a reliable brand in the woodwork industry. It is tricky when choosing between the Makita bo6030 vs bo5041. What determines your ultimate are the results of a comparison of accuracy, innovation, cost, comfortability, speed variation, power, and dust removal system. These products have similarities,…

Dewalt dws727 VS dw717

Last updated on January 11th, 2023 at 11:49 amThere are several things to consider when comparing Dewalt dws727 and dw717. For some of them, an experienced woodworker would have to decide. Even then, some things are easy to overlook. What matters are the features that serve your use case? These features include speed, ease of…

How to Store Power Tools

Last updated on December 10th, 2022 at 10:31 pmHow you store your power tools often influences their durability. When I bought my first power tools, I used them, let them cool, and returned them to the toolbox. As time went on, I got tired of them and thought of making some space in my garage….

How to fix a screw hole that is too big

Last updated on December 10th, 2022 at 10:42 pmDo you have a screw hole that is too big? Sometimes that just happens. In many cases, I have made larger screw holes and had to look for ways to fix them. Use the tools available before deciding on a convenient method. This article will show you…

Rotex sander VS Orbital sander

Last updated on December 10th, 2022 at 10:54 pmWhen deciding between the Orbital and Rotex sander, consider ease of use and purpose. The tools are of different sizes. Consider the size of the surfaces, the grits, the power, the speed and the systems. If you are on a tight budget, forget about a higher-powered device…

Mirka deos vs festool rts 400

Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:07 amMirka deos and Festool rts 400 are two sanders with some similarities. Some of the differences are easy to overlook. But it is these that set the two sanders apart. Do not forget to consider your needs when comparing features like performance, compatibility, size, price, and speed….