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Craftsman C3 19.2-Volt Lithium-Ion Compact Drill DD2100 - Review
I recently purchased a new Craftsman Power Drill DD2100 from Sears. I’ve been using it for about three weeks now and I have to say so far, I have NO complaints. In fact I think it’s as solid a drill as I’ve ever used. The drill came as part of a kit, and I was able to pick it up for $109 (on sale) from Sears. For the price I think it’s a great bargain. I was able to replace my old 19.2 cadmium battery-powered drill with a new high-end one for about $100, and s...
Kreg Shelf Pin Jig
The Kreg Shelf Pin Jig is an excellent jig to add your woodworking collection. I’ve done the “make your own” pegboard type of jig. The problem is you cut it down to size and it seems like you never get it right the first time. When you do finally get it right it still feels a little off when you’re finished. Anyone who has the done pegboard thing will know how it can be a pain to do(and no I’m talking about those crazy smart never make a mistake woodworke...
Craftsman 10" Contractor Table Saw Model 21833 Review
I’ve had my Craftsman Table Saw for about a year now, and it is rock solid! I previously owned a craftsman saw that had the tabletop made out of aluminium. It was okay for the money, but wasn’t very sturdy. Frequently when I would feed plywood into the table it would tip the whole saw. My new saw has been really solid and almost a year later I can say I’m very happy with it. Before I go any further though I have to say I have a weird myopic bias for and against ...
Popular Woodworking Easy to Build Birdhouses A Natural Approach
I love all things BIRD. There, I said it. I like birds, birdhouses, bird feeders, bird baths, bird stores, and most of all I enjoy making some of these things. Surprisingly though, I’ve never bought a project book of just bird houses(although many of the books I have include some plans). I picked up the book Easy to Build Birdhouses - A Natural Approach: Must Know Info to Attract and Keep the Birds You Want (Popular Woodworking) at Amazon for a really reasonable price. I have thoro...
The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book
I don’t believe in reviewing or giving opinions on woodworking books unless you can legitimately say you’ve built at least a couple of items from the book. I’ve completed the end tables in this book, and currently I’m working on the framed mirror project. Now that I have presented my only credentials, and gotten that out-of-the-way; I have to say that I really enjoyed this book! If you’re newer to the Kreg Jig you’ll definitely enjoy it! Danny Pro...
Craftsman 16 inch Scroll Saw Review
For my birthday recently my wife purchased me a scroll saw. (That’s right fella’s she’s all mine) Having never owned a scroll saw, and quickly realizing that I’m a novice to this tool; I’ll do my best to give an honest review of this tool. But… Before I can start I have to give a little insight to my scroll saw bias’. I’ve been doing the “woodworking thing”, for a few years now and I’ve always thought I had all of the tools that I needed. I also have always had two opinions when it c...
Kreg Multi-Mark
Yeah, I know what you’re thinking and you’re partly right. Why am I reviewing a glorified ruler? Well there is a little bit more to it than that. I have a couple of combo squares that I regularly use, and one of them broke a few weeks ago. Recently, I’ve turned into a Kreg nerd and so I thought I would check out the Kreg multi-mark tool and see how it does. Needless to say Kreg does it again. This little tool is great! Really…! Let’s face it 80% of all the measures we do as casual wo...
Kreg Drawer Slide Jigs
One of my favorite toys is my Kreg Drawer Slide Jig’s. There are actually two jigs that you’ll want to use to help you install a drawer. The first is the Kreg Universal Drawer Slide Mounting Jig. This jig makes it extremely easy to take attach a drawer mount to your project. It has a magnent and a small lip on the bottom of the jig that allow it to hold your drawer slide for you. All you do is put your drawer slide on it and then clamp the jig to the case or cabinent yo...
