Welcome to The Wood Nerd! What the heck is this place?

Well, I'm a high-tech kind of guy who loves woodworking. I've found that I really enjoy checking out various woodworking gizmos. I've also found that I like giving my opinion (my wife will back me up on that). So, on this site I get to fulfill those loves and tell you about my new workshop I've been working on.

So look around, check it out, and enjoy! If you see anything that needs fixing, just let me know!


Latest Blog Posts

Latest Articles

Boom goes the dust collector
On PVC, static electricity, and the myth of home shop dust explosions

Enlarge your port or reduce your line?
What to do when your dust collector line is bigger than your machine's port.

Drum Sander Alignment the Easy Way
Getting your sander straight without the tears and cursing.

Latest Reviews

Harbor Freight Hydraulic Scissor Table Cart
The best way to move a 700 pound lathe. And a great general purpose helper to boot!

Blade Cleaners
A look at nine solutions for getting that gunk off your blades

Oneway Balancing System
A simple solution yields big benefits

Grizzly G0490 Belt Upgrade Kit
A modest improvement at a modest price, but there's an easier way

Rockler Bench Cookies
It's OK, I thought it was a dumb idea, too

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