Woodworking made easy
Founded in 2004, this American supplier of lawn, garden equipment, and power tools has begun to stir up quite the buzz in South Africa and around the world alike. The expansive range of innovative, light-weight machinery has been the highlight of their launch in the country. These cordless tools sport the newer 20-Volt platform which […]
As woodworkers, much of our work is dependant on a sharp and reliable cutting edge. For our surfaces to be truly flat, for our cabinets to precisely fitting, and for our logs to be smooth and perfectly cylindrical – we need sharp tools. For those who can afford it, machine Waterstone sharpeners like those made […]
Founded in 1940, during World War II, Leo Fisher began producing radio valve pins in a small cellar in London, for the Ministry of Supply. After the war, the company started making drawing pins and upholstery nails and in 1946 the first tape measures were introduced to the Fisco range. As the business grew, premises […]
The Titebond range of glues are imported from the United States of America and all share the same quality adhesive bonds that are stronger than the wood itself, they offer excellent heat-resistance and are very easy to sand while still allowing for water clean-up when still wet. The Titebond glues typically provide a strong initial […]
Specializing in Precision Engineering, Lubrication Equipment, Professional Hand Tools, and Automotive Shop Equipment – the GROZ Engineering Tools company has been a worldwide manufacturing leader since 1976. With their focus being primarily on manufacturing the very best tools in terms of quality and precision, Groz has ensured to carefully manufacture each tool under the most […]
Tool sharpening can become an extremely technical, fancy, and ultimately expensive part of your entire workflow. The specialized sharpening systems which are made available to the home woodworker and DIY enthusiast can range from either being exorbitantly expensive to down-right impractical and ultimately useless. The Multi-Sharp range of sharpening jigs makes sharpening very accessible to […]
For most home woodworkers and Destroy It Yourself enthusiasts, a compound sliding mitre saw would be our version of an upgrade from our “chop saw”. The sliding mechanisms of these mitre saws make it easier to make cleaner cuts as well as increases the sliding capabilities of the mitre saw. But what if you are […]
A few months ago, the popular local branded more affordable dado sets which were widely distributed across the country had a few quality issues which deemed it unfit for the job that they were created to perform: to cut clean and accurate grooves for quick joinery. As a result Tools4Wood has since restocked and begun […]
Founded as a small, family owned American business located in North Florida, King Arthur’s Tools has been dedicated to offering a unique range of power carving products which have been designed to cut and shape a wider range of materials. Through their continued dedication to these developments, King Arthur’s Tools has brought out a great […]
In our previous article Dust Collection Basics: Shop Vacuums we discussed the need for dust collection in the workshop. We also discussed the various advantages offered by having a dust collection unit equipped with wheels for mobility; a power outlet for direct power and simultaneous extraction; and cleaning accessories to clean up the wet and dry waste […]
Providing air filtration for your workshop may seem like a bit of over-kill for the occasional weekend woodworker. However, for those who spend a better part of their days inside a woodworking workshop – this may be necessary. Especially with the change of season and the current COVID-19 National Lockdown, many of us are now […]
