How to apply and use our fasteners
Welcome to Getneds official blog. This section of the blog is to inform readers of fasteners we supply along with techniques on how to apply and use them. We will update on a weekly basis so check back...
View ArticleWood Screws: drives, threads, and tips
Wood Screws are measured by how much screw is actually in the wood. Below is an illustration demonstrating this exact fact. In this discussion we will go over the basic anatomy of a wood screw. We...
View ArticleHow to use and read a tape measure
Reading and understanding a tape measure:All the photos are clickable and you'll see the details needed if your having trouble viewing.For first time woodworkers or anyone that needs to make a...
View ArticleReading and understanding wood grain.
Understanding wood grain.(any picture is clickable for a full view)One of the most common mistakes people make in a woodshop is feeding the wood into the machine in the wrong direction. They don't...
View ArticleTop 5 ways a cabinet shop can save money
Top 5 ways a cabinet shop can save money1: Have your employees work no more than 40 hr weeks.This can be arranged in a variety of ways. Some guys like to come in earlier than others so plan a happy...
View ArticleClimb cutting with a handheld router
Climb RoutingTechniques and safety.(all pictures in this article are clickable)Climb routing is an alternate way of using your router. There are times in every woodworker’s life that he or she will...
View ArticleBoard Feet
Measuring Board feetWhen it comes to buying solid lumber it’s a good idea to know how they are going to charge you. This way you have a good idea on what it will cost and there shouldn’t be any...
View ArticleSorry for the delay
We haven't done much this week on the blog, but we are working on videos and other jig making tutorials. There is a lot to be learned in the upcoming months. We added many more products to the store,...
View ArticleTips for dust collection in small and large shops
Dust collection in small shops, and tips for for bigger shops to minimize waste and maximize efficiency. Dust collection is a rather important aspect of the woodworking trade. Believe it or not,...
View ArticleQuick Release Feather Board, Jig
Quick release feather board This article explains how to build and use this versatile feather board customized for your table saw. This was a project I read about a long time ago, and finally found a...
View ArticleHow to charge for your woodworking
How to charge for projects I build? Charging customers for custom work can be a very intimidating thing. Some people charge by the hour, some by materials, other charge in a totally different way. The...
View ArticleBuilding a cut-off sled/box
How to build an accurate, smooth functioning, cut-off box. What's it for?A cut-off box is good for many functions on the table saw. This sled will make your repetitive work seem less monotonous, while...
View ArticleVeneer bubbles, and how to fix it.
Veneer bubbles, and I can't get it to stay down.Question: My veneer keeps on bubbling up after a day or two of drying. Is there something i am doing (or not doing) to cause this? I use paperback...
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