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From Rob's Bench:

Tools equal potential and new artists

In my column a few weeks ago (“An Accountant Buys a Tool”) a sentence in the last paragraph was “Tools have a lot of potential.” I’ve been thinking about that sentence. Sometimes I make a tool purchase because I need it to accomplish a job I’ll be doing in the near future. But sometimes I buy a tool just because I “might” need it in the future and I think it would be good to have just in case I need it.

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Free Project Plan:

Build a hanging bedside table

These elegant nightstands are the ideal companion for a modern bedroom. With both a drawer and an open compartment, they hold all the typical bedside essentials like books, magazines, glasses and electronics.

Product Review:

Frigidaire 3-in-1 portable room air conditioner

The Frigidaire 3-in-1 portable room air conditioner will not only cool a space up to 450 sq. ft., but during the winter months it will dehumidify the air, while the built-in ionizer will clean the air all year round.

Tips/Techniques:

Working with sheet goods in a small shop

Sheet goods are great for many applications in the furniture maker’s workshop, but they come with a number of challenges. Learn how to work around their difficulties to reap their rewards.

Featured Product:

FEIN Turbo II HEPA

The FEIN Turbo II HEPA has a number of features that distinguish it from standard shop vacuums. It also has an enviable reputation within the woodworking industry as one of the best dust extractors on the market.

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