Choosing a Vise

Choosing a vise, like buying any tool, requires thinking about how you will use it before you go looking, much less buying.

Jim RuenOctober 12, 2010
Get a Grip

My shop is back to normal. It's not just the clutter on the workbench; it's the engineer's bench vise.

Jim RuenOctober 5, 2010
Chainsaw Tip 4: Sharpening Your Saw Chain

Sharpening a saw chain is one of those good ideas that too few practice.

Jim RuenSeptember 29, 2010
Buy Local or Lose

Do you buy local? I'm not talking about picking up food at the roadside stand or even a nearby farmers’ market. I’m talking about lumber at the lumberyard, appliances at the appliance store and lawn mowers at the hardware store.

Jim RuenAugust 31, 2010

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