Michael Standish

Michael Standish started working with wood over 30 years ago out of a recurring need to make custom jigs and fixtures for printing on three-dimensional objects. Michael has worked on everything from sheds made of available wood scraps to a mahogany replication of a turn-of-the-century Dublin pub.

Sanding Stands Add Versatility to Belt Sanders
Sanding stand attachments turn a mobile tool into a benchtop workstation
Sanding Frames for Belt Sanders
These add-on accessories keep sanders flat to prevent ugly gouges
Can a Circular-Saw Edge Guide Replace Your Tablesaw?
These systems offer a safe, precise way to cut sheet goods.
Miter-Saw Blades
How much does a good cut cost?
Beautiful Trim from Plywood
It's a stable and less expensive alternative to solid wood.
Lumber Wizard Metal Detector Review
If you do renovation, restoration or any carpentry that involves dubious materials and would prefer to discover lurking foreign bodies in advance instead of with your sawblade, Wizard Industries' battery-powered…
Little Wizard Metal Detector Review
If you do renovation, restoration or any carpentry that involves dubious materials and would prefer to discover lurking foreign bodies in advance instead of with your sawblade, Wizard Industries' battery-powered…
Jigsaws Revisited
Less vibration and easier blade changing distinguish the current tools from those of only five years ago.
Cleaning sawblades
Q: A friend recently told me to use drain cleaner on my gummed-up circular-saw blades. I tried it, and it worked like a charm—even took the writing off the blade. A…
Choosing a Shop Vacuum Cleaner
Air watts, cfm's, peak horsepower? When the dust settles, filter material and placement of wheels may be more important items to consider.

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