'tis better to have tools you don't need than to need tools you don't have

Welcome to WorkshopAholic.net! This new site is a combination of multiple other sites I used to have for various aspects of my workshop. I originally started with TheWoodNerd.com, the best-know of those sites that was dedicated to woodworking. However, as my interests expanded, I found myself starting other sites dedicated to milling, welding, and many other aspects that all centered around my workshop. I realized that I spend a lot of time and energy (and money) on my workshop and the stuff I do there. Thus WorkshopAholic was born, a one-stop spot for all my interests.

I plan to cover all the stuff in my life that centers around my workshop. So we'll be looking at all sorts of things, from mundane stuff like mower maintenance to exotic things like computer-controlled milling machines. Welcome to my world ...


Latest
Blog Posts
Latest
Reviews

Torin Vehicle Lift Manual
Seriously, is this the best you can do?

Northern Tools ¾HP 8" Bench Grinder
Is this some kind of joke?

Bosch JS365 Jigsaw
Surprisingly bad performance from an otherwise well-designed jigsaw

Alert Stamping Cord Reels
Excellent, yet inexpensive cord reels

Rockler Thread Detective
A very handy gizmo to have around the shop
Latest
Tips & Tricks

36mm › 27mm adapter for Festool hoses
The adapter Festool just doesn't make

An easy way to set your jointer fence to square
A welding tool comes to the rescue

An easy way to cut really large wires
Not a wire cutter, but it works like a charm

Use a tap & die set as thread cleaners
An inexpensive set can be a life-saver

Removing the Triton "safety" cover
How you can get rid of this major irritant
Latest
Articles

Helical vs blades
Can you actually save money by spending money, all while getting a better tool?

Change from 120 to 240?
Is there really any benefit? For the most part, the answer is no.

Shop-built Y fitting
Nobody sells these, so I made my own.

Killer shop vacuums
How can a $150 vacuum have a 6.5 horsepower motor?

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