It’s not news that standard-issue table saw miter gauges are often sub-standard. The bar wiggles in the slot and it can be nearly impossible to accurately set the head. That’s why woodworkers upgrade their miter gauges. I recently tested the Osborne EB-3 miter gauge, $120. Here’s what I learned. Product overview The EB-3 uses a…
I have a tendency to misplace my squares, which often results in me reaching for a scrap of wood for an approximate angle. I’ve found what works far better though, is to take my miter gauge, and flip it upside down with the face of the gauge along the edge of the board. The bar…
This story presents five of my favorite second tier tools. I call them “second tier tools” because they aren’t essential tools you need to set up a shop. However, they are high impact tools that are wonderfully useful and really make a difference in my woodworking endeavors. I think of them as the perfect shop…
