Category Archives: Tools and Accessories

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Miter station with dust collection hood.

Miter Saw Station with Dust Collection and Cutoff Support.

In addition to collecting dust a good miter saw station needs level cutoff supports on both sides of the saw. “With a few modifications to the tops of my two metal tool cabinets, they made excellent cutoff supports. Since I already owned them, using them for the cutoff supports saved me a lot of space … Continue reading Miter Saw Station with Dust Collection and Cutoff Support.

Miter Saws vs. Table Saws? Which one is Better?

Which is Better, a Miter Saw or a Table Saw? I often hear the question from beginning woodworkers:  “I have a limited budget, what should I buy first, a miter saw, or a table saw”?  This question seems to imply that they do the same thing and that there are comparable prices between them.  The … Continue reading Miter Saws vs. Table Saws? Which one is Better?

Small woodshop

A Router Table That Doesn’t Take Up Shop Space

 Router Table Extension For My Cabinet Saw If you are like me, you are very limited in your shop space.   Therefore, finding a place for new equipment is always an issue.  I found the solution for a new router table by simply replacing one of the extensions wings on my General International cabinet saw. … Continue reading A Router Table That Doesn’t Take Up Shop Space