Woodworking Hacks Episode 10 - Woodworking Tips and Tricks

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My workshop is not very big and that means that some of my woodworking machinery needs to be moved around from time to time in order to operate it, like my router table, planer, bandsaw and sometimes my drill press and table saw. All of these tools have wheels to make them easier to move around, and they all have "locking" wheels, which means that when you move a lever on the wheel, it locks the wheel from rolling. 

Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/YvwxVmCTBgI

One of the problems with most locking wheels is that they sit under a support on the machine. This becomes a problem of locking and unlocking the wheels when that locking lever is hidden under the machine. This often means getting down on your hands and knees to lock or unlock a wheel ... 

H. Arnold Wood Turning Press Release

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For Immediate Release
Contact: Jonathan Arnold - 914-381-0801

H. Arnold Wood Turning, Inc. Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary

TARRYTOWN, NY – January 2019- H. Arnold Wood Turning, Inc. is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. The longevity of this company’s success can be attributed to their ability to adapt to the changing environment within the wood products industry. “Today we really take the time to get to know and understand our customer’s needs,” says Vice President and fourth generation co-owner, Jonathan Arnold, “This coupled with excellent customer service and competitive prices sets us apart from our competition.”

H. Arnold Wood Turning, Inc. is a well-known name among businesses that purchase items for a variety of their wooden requirements. Their product categories include broom and mop handles, turnings, mouldings, dowels, crates/boxes, shaped and flat parts to name just a few. The thing that really sets them apart is their ability to customize products to suit their customer’s unique needs.

The company is also well known for its custom architectural components. These items include but are not limited to wood balusters, finials, newel posts, spindles, and columns.

About H. Arnold Wood Turning, Inc. 
Herman Arnold and his son, William, founded the company in 1919 in Brooklyn, NY manufacturing turnings. Now a full fledge wood products company offering a diverse range of products, the company is led by Herman’s grandson Bruce Arnold and his great-grandson Jonathan. Other key family members include Melissa Arnold Friedman and Ann Arnold.

Those interested in inquiring about H. Arnold Wood Turning products and services can visit www.arnoldwood.com or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 914-381-0801.

What is the Difference Between Hardwood and Softwood?

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Contributed from Arnold Wood Turnings - https://arnoldwood.com

Hardwoods and softwoods both have a wide array of applications in the wood products industry.  A hardwood tree is often, but not necessarily, a harder and denser wood than a softwood. The term comes from old logging camp “rules of thumb” where woods were sometimes named by their resistance to sawing.

A great example of an exception to the rule is balsa wood. Balsa is one of the lightest, least dense woods there is, but it is considered a hardwood.
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Making a Angle Grinder Chop Saw Jig / Angle Grinder Stand

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This is one jig that took me much less time than I expected and turned out one of the most useful tool adaptions I have made ... turning my angle grinder into a mini chop saw for cutting off little metal parts, like ready-rod, bolts and so on, for all the woodworking jigs I am making.

Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Jcmqv1mwHE4

It's not that my angle grinder doesn't do a good job on its own, but it would be nice to have something that worked like a small saw, and this jig turned out to be very easy to make ...