In many ways, these heavy duty drills are a dual purpose tool. Professionals that use these tools need to get two basic functions out of them, mixing and boring big holes. Accomplishing both of those jobs requires speed, torque, handle versatility and […]
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Makita KP312As manufacturers go, Makita tends to have the inside track on what professional timber framers want from their tools. This Makita KP312 hand-held planer stays true to that promise. It sports a powerful 15-AMP motor able to generate 12,000
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Festool has earned a steadfast reputation for precision, German-engineered woodworking tools. The brand name is nearing the century mark and the Festool HL 850 E Power Planer only adds to its innovative excellence. The Festool HL 850 features a single
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When choosing a circular saw, the most important thing is its ability to get the job done. Timber Framers often have a very different set of needs than other professionals. Most DIY folks can complete a task at their own
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Of all the tools in your arsenal, the heavy duty plunge router probably is the most versatile. There are few jobs that you cannot accomplish with a good router and every workshop, job site and every timber framer should have
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There are a lot of terrific heavy duty belt sanders on the market. The differences between models may seem small in many cases, but they can really affect performance. Those subtle differences make a heavy duty belt sander good for
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This monster Makita beam saw produces 2,200 RPM and enough torque to slice through timbers and lumber, green or dry. Hitting cutting depths of 6 ¼ inches at 90 degrees and 4 3/16 at 45 degrees, it can be put
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Features & SpecsPractical DetailsVideos Used for thousands of years by woodworkers around the world, the mortise and tenon joint is both simple and strong, and a critical link in building a timber frame. You could do it the old fashioned
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If I could only have one saw in my tool box for timber framing, it would be the best 10 ¼ inch Circular Saw. They can can typically cut 8x timbers in 2 cuts and 4x material in a single
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Don’t let the simple look of the powerful Makita 1806B 10.9 amp, 6-3/4-inch planer fool you. It’s a rugged and powerful tool that’s ideal for timber framing. You can easily dress timbers and use this tool to square up timbers before
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