Author: David D. Hughes

I just love creating things with my hands. It's amazing how little I appreciated learning these skills when I was younger. Today, it is a source of great joy. I whittle, carve, wood burn and more!

Shop Fox W1752 Bench-Top Wood Lathe Review [UPDATED]

Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:49 amTo buy or not to buy the Shop Fox W1752? Woodturning is a craft that has continued to develop over time. It has been refined in more ways as the demand for carvings continues to grow. Are you looking for the best 10 by 15-inch wood lathe? …

Shop Fox W1836 Benchtop Wood Lathe Review [REVISITED]

Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:50 amAre you thinking about getting the Shop Fox W1836? Are you looking for the best wood lathe on the market? Benchtop wood lathes come in all different shapes and sizes. It is used to give different shapes and structures to pieces of wood. A lathe is a…

Shop Fox W1856 Variable Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe Review [REVISTED]

Last updated on July 18th, 2022 at 09:04 pmShould you buy the Shop Fox W1856? Are you wondering if this lathe will cut it? A wood lathe helps you cut hollow shapes out of a piece of wood with accuracy and precision. To do this, it removes excess wood while rotating it between two axes…

Shop Fox W1758 Wood Lathe Review [UPDATED]

Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:49 amAre you thinking of getting the Shop Fox W1758 and taking up woodturning? Or do you want to replace your current machinery? Or do you think that your current lathe is just not cutting it (pun intended)? Choosing a lathe can be difficult if you do not…

Shop Fox W1852 Variable-Speed Wood Lathe Review [UPDATED]

Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:49 amConsidering getting the Shop Fox W1852? Are you looking for the best machinery for woodturning? You will need to consider several factors when you are looking for a woodturning machine. Woodturning is a craft that has continued to evolve over the years.  It is the art of…

Shop Fox W1866 Bowl Turning Lathe Review [UPDATED]

Last updated on November 18th, 2022 at 11:49 amAre you looking for the best tools for bowl turning? A lathe is one tool that you will need. Choosing one can be overwhelming with the various options and the different pricing models. The Shop Fox W1866 is an interesting pick. It can get confusing to know which…

Shop Fox W1706 -1 HP 14″ Bandsaw Review [UPDATED]

Last updated on July 18th, 2022 at 09:02 pmAre you looking for the best bandsaw on the market? The Shop Fox W1706 might be the one. But you also want to make sure that it fits your space? Most bandsaws on the market today are pretty bulky and may not fit in your space. The…

Shop Fox W1849 – 14″ Resaw Bandsaw Review [UPDATED]

Last updated on July 18th, 2022 at 09:01 pmResawing refers to splitting wood that you have already worked on, along its grain, into thinner slices, across the thickness of the wood.  For example, if you need to cut logs into lumber, you would need to resaw them. Are you considering the Shop Fox W1849?  There…