Mallory Kramer


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Why is my Power Tool Smoking and Sparking?

Seeing smoke or sparks flying out of your power tool is certainly not a normal nor desired behavior. Despite the scare, though, of a fireworks display breaking out of your power drill, there is a bright side amidst the chaos. Firstly, there are really only two places on a power tool where one might find said smoking or sparking action: either from the dust vents or from the switch assembly. Knowing this, and... (posted by Mallory 1 year 301 days ago.)
Planers and Jointers: The Real Differences Between These Woodworking Machines

Aside from their structural differences, even some of the most gifted woodworkers still can't quite put a finger on the precise differences between a planer and a jointer. Others still can't determine which they'd rather be alone with on a deserted island, or which they'd have for their own woodshop if they could choose only one. The fact is, although similar, a planer and a... (posted by Mallory 1 year 356 days ago.)
The Difference Between Straight and Angled Finish Nailers

Everyone has their preferences - summer, winter, chocolate, vanilla, breakfast, dinner, and of course, the list goes on and on. When it comes to angled and straight finish nailers, though, the dividing lines are not so cut and dry, nor are the rivalries so playful or pedestrian. Instead, they are a far more serious matter involving blood, sweat, and concrete loyalty. Before you decide which finish... (posted by Mallory 2 years 1 day ago.)
Air Tools: Two Best Pneumatic Brad Nailers

One must set aside a good deal of time in order to find the very best tools in the tool industry, but a helping hand has arrived for those in the market for a quality pneumatic brad nailer. Designed for furniture building, trim work, cabinetry, and then some, these carpenter's tools can make quick, precise work of most any project. With the following reviews, I'll try to make quicker work of your search for the... (posted by Mallory 2 years 54 days ago.)
Top 2 Industrial Plunge Routers

Industrial craftsmen require a plunge router as strong and determined as they are - for these tough-guys the most high-performance plunge-base routers come from Bosch and Porter-Cable. With the most optimized speed, power, and precision, these routers will surely impress and most certainly help you achieve the most professional, most sought after results. Porter-Cable is known for building some of the most impressive... (posted by Mallory 2 years 123 days ago.)
Top 4 Fixed-Base Routers to Best Fit Your Budget

Fixed-base routers are known to not only make your projects beautiful and unique but also functional and practical. Because they provide such a vital service to your projects and the woodworking community it is no wonder they can be a budget breaking investment. Fortunately, however, there are professional, high-performance routers available from Dewalt, Porter-Cable, and Bosch that encapsulate... (posted by Mallory 2 years 134 days ago.)