woodworking
FREE Woodworker West Magazine- While Supplies Last!
For the last 1-1/2 years we have proudly advertised our exceptional products in the Woodworker West magazine. The decision was easy- Carbide Processors only advertises print ads in publications that directly reflect our own values when it comes to woodworking. … Continue…
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Choosing the Best Finish for Your Work
Choosing the right finish for your project can be extremely difficult, especially when there are so many to choose from. But, there are some basic questions that can help determine which finish is right for your project. How Will the … Continue…
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Template Routing
Woodworkers that consistently make projects that have curved shapes find template routing extremely valuable. A custom made template can be routed for one certain shape or several different shapes to complete a project. Template Material Templates should be made of … Continue…
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Choosing the Right Type of Wood for Your Project- Hardwoods & Softwoods
Most woodworkers spend a lot of time and money purchasing wood for their next masterpiece. The type of wood that is chosen determines the beauty and strength of the finished piece. Common Softwoods: Some woodworkers enjoy using softwoods exclusively due … Continue…
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3 Easy Ways to Cut Mortises
Mortise and tenon joints are regarded as one of the toughest types of joinery you can use for your woodworking projects. These joints are often associated with fine furniture making due the critical strength and stress resistance as well as … Continue…
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Is your machine really worthless?
I don’t know how many times a day I am on the phone with a customer who is looking for a brad point drill bit (threaded & straight shank) adjustable countersink, clamp-on counterbore or mulit-spur forstner drill bit. Always the same basic story- I have this … Continue…
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Keeping your toolholders safe and secure
You’ve invested a lot in your CNC tooling and cutting tools. You have taken the time and spent the money to ensure that you will have precise tooling you can count on for your production. When it comes to precision … Continue…
Backyard Hero- Assembly Tools for Backyard Play-sets
Now that Spring is finally upon us most of us our looking at our ever growing to-do-lists! We can finally start to tackle those out-door projects we have been neglecting for so long. And, if you have children or grandchildren, … Continue…
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Shaping Profiles Using a Router
Routers produce accurate & predictable results on straight, angled, or circular edges & on inside/outside curves. Routers can do so many things: molding, grooving & rabbeting planes and scratch stocks. The Triton MOF001 & TRA001 routers are perfect for routing … Continue…
