In the realm of laser cutting and engraving, the decision to upgrade from a diode laser to a CO2 desktop laser is not one to be taken lightly. Recently, I found myself facing this very dilemma, and after much deliberation, I took the leap. But why? Let’s delve into the journey that led me to […]
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Around nine months ago, I made an impulsive purchase—an xTool D1 Pro 20w laser engraver. At first, the idea of creating custom designs and engraving on various materials excited me. However, my initial enthusiasm soon waned, and the laser engraver ended up gathering dust in the corner of my basement. In this blog post, I’ll
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I get a lot of pushback because of the fact that I use entry-level drills. You’ll either see me using a Ryobi drill or a Craftsman drill, and frankly I’m happy with them. They do the job I need them to do, and they didn’t break the bank. I didn’t choose these drills because I’m
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The next woodworking book I’m reviewing in my Woodworking Book of the Month Series is focuses on one single tool. It’s everything you want to know about band saws and more. Today I’m reviewing the New Complete Guide to Band Saws: Everything You Need to Know About the Most Important Saw in the Shop, by Mark Duginske. About the Book
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The third woodworking book review in my Woodworking Book of the Month Series is all about wood finishes. It is often referred to as the bible of wood finishing. Today I’m reviewing Understanding Wood Finishes: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish (3rd revised edition, 2021) by Bob Flexner. About the Book Immediately upon opening the book cover
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The second woodworking book I chose to read and review in my Woodworking Book of the Month Series is a book written by a contemporary woodworker and YouTuber that I have followed for years. Most of you may know him as The Wood Whisperer. Today I’m reviewing his latest book titled Essential Joinery: The Fundamental Techniques Every
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When I’m working in the shop, I’m pretty much always wearing my wireless Bluetooth noise reduction earbuds and listening to a woodworking podcast. Given that I listen to podcasts so often, I’ve developed quite the catalogue and figured I might share my top 5 woodworking podcasts with you. So what makes a good woodworking podcast in
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The first book I chose to read for my Woodworking Book of the Month Series is a woodworking reference book that simply can’t be overlooked. The first of many woodworking books that I’ll read and review is Understanding Wood: A Craftsman’s Guide to Wood Technology by R. Bruce Hoadley. What the Book is About This
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When I think of woodworking books, I think… B-O-R-I-N-G. Am I right? I mean, ever since I first started my woodworking journey, not once have I ever read an actual book about woodworking and that’s because I’ve always thought of them as outdated. I always picture some old dude in the 80’s who wrote a
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Oh 2020… where do I begin? I know, we all want to just forget about 2020 and move on. I’m with you on that. But don’t worry, I’m not here to talk to you about the pandemic or anything COVID related. That being said, I wanted to share some of DIY Montreal’s highlights of 2020.
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