In this post I’m going to share my first year electric car experience. I’ll also discuss some of my reasons for buying an electric car and the pros and cons. One year has taught me several lessons. Chevy Bolt Overview I bought the 2020 Chevy Bolt just over one year ago as of this writing….
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5 Ways to Control Dust In Your Shop
In this post, I will show you 5 ways to control dust in your shop so that you can stay healthy, wealthy, and wise. I’ll let you do the research, but I think we all know that breathing in wood dust isn’t good for us in the short run or the long run. Long term…
Best Wood for Making Kitchen Spoons
I’ve recently been getting into spoon carving and wanted to know the best wood for making kitchen spoons. So, I did a little research on the topic and here’s what I found. Generally, you need to choose hardwoods with a fine grain and not very porous. These will be more durable and stand up better…
Is Pressure Treated Wood Safe for Picnic Tables
I’ve been thinking about making a picnic table for a while. I’ve always wondered: Is pressure treated wood safe for picnic tables? Or other outdoor furniture? So I did a little research and here’s what I found. The short answer: It depends. If you’re using older treated lumber that contains Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) then…
Handling Circular Saw Kickback
You’ve probably heard about kickback on a tablesaw. Did you know that you can experience kickback with a circular saw as well? This can be very dangerous, but the good news is that it’s very controllable once you understand the underlying cause and effect. So, I thought it would be good to put together an…