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Workshop lighting is the one thing that affects everything you do in your workshop, including accuracy of your builds, safety and your personal comfort which also contributes to how long you can work without suffering eye strain and reduced effectiveness. 
There are many aspects to lighting and this article is directed at what things to look for in lighting in order to have a more comfortable and productive workshop.

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

I am only going to address three things that are important to look at in workshop lighting, but there are also other aspects I will touch upon like the longevity of LED lights and the cost of operating them but because electricity rates vary from region to region I will let individuals figure out their own savings.

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When I spotted the 2 electric motors at the garage sale, I passed over them at first. They were covered in dust, paint splatters and cobwebs and I doubted either worked. After a few minutes with no other finds, I was about to leave and asked the lady if the motors worked ... she did not know. I asked if I could plug them in, explaining that they might trip the electrical circuit, whereupon she said no, take them "as is" and gave me a lower price ... I told her that her price was too low, gave her more money and left with the 2 unknown condition motors ... neither of which I expected to work.

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

When I got them home and plugged them in, to my delight, they both worked. I was amazed. They were both only one-third horsepower, which I thought would be a bit low for making a disc sander, but if I made the disc size smaller, it might work ... so I went ahead with the plan.

Read more: Shop Made Disc Sander / Bench Top DIY Build

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I love how different all of the submissions are that I receive from subscribers. Some are more along the DIY line while others are all woodworking related, and since most of us often do some of both ... they are all valued at one point or another.

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The first entry today is from Karin, and I must admit I had heard of one of these tips, but never got around to trying it until Karin sent me the email ...  

Read more: Subscriber Submitted Woodworking Tips and Tricks - Episode 8

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The one thing I like most about woodworking is that if you need some sort of a special piece of furniture, with a little bit of wood and a few hours of time you can build something that not only looks and works great but soon becomes a family heirloom ... 

Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/huv_yOtp3gQ

This little table can easily be built in a day ... but you might need another day or 2 to apply the finish, depending on what you use, and it's sturdy and just the right size for a living room end table. 

Read more: Colin Knecht's Easy End Table Build / Side Table DIY

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Often when I am filming a video, I wonder what kinds of improvements Subscribers to my channel might come up with, once in a while 2 or 3 people will even come up with the same ideas for improvements which always amazes me, that a few people can have the same ideas. This video is a bit of a mix of improvements and new ideas, although I'm not sure where you draw the line, but in any even, some great ideas submitted from Subscribers ... thanks to everyone who sent in ideas, and I still have a long list of others to cover in later videos ..

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There were a few good ideas with regard to my vertical drilling jig .... 

Read more: Subscriber Submitted Woodworking Tips and Tricks - Episode 7

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