Tune Up Your Tools

Fine Woodworking’s Tune Up Your Tools is a practical digital guide for woodworkers who want their equipment to perform at its best. This PDF edition covers tablesaws, bandsaws, routers, jointers, drill presses, mortisers, miter saws, and handplanes, with clear instructions for setup, adjustment, and maintenance. You can download it instantly and start improving your workshop right away.

This special issue gathers tested techniques from experienced woodworkers. From simple test cuts to full tune-ups, the advice is direct and shop-tested.

Book Overview

Tune Up Your Tools is a Fine Woodworking special issue published by The Taunton Press in 2011. It offers a complete toolkit for diagnosing and fixing common tool problems, with articles on tablesaw tune-ups, bandsaw upgrades, jointer alignment, miter-saw adjustments, router care, and more.

The issue also covers sharpening hand tools, restoring old handplanes, and maintaining safe, dust-free work spaces. It is written for woodworkers of all skill levels who want more accurate cuts and smoother operation from their machines.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Three basic tools for keeping machines cutting straight, square, and smooth
• How to fine-tune tablesaw setups with test cuts
• Methods for increasing bandsaw capacity and improving cut quality
• Routine maintenance and simple repairs to keep routers running
• Tips for mastering the mortiser and getting cleaner jointer cuts
• Step-by-step handplane tuning, block plane care, and spokeshave rehab
• Sharpening techniques for chisels, plane irons, card scrapers, and carving tools

Why This Book Matters

Well-tuned tools make woodworking more enjoyable and more precise. This issue turns troubleshooting into a straightforward process, helping woodworkers extend the life of their equipment and avoid frustrating results.

It reflects the practical, no-nonsense approach Fine Woodworking is known for, with contributions from experienced editors and craftsmen.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Once your purchase is complete, you can access the PDF from your account and open it on compatible devices.

The file works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps that support PDF documents.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the book? Access is available immediately after purchase through your digital download area.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital-only product delivered as a PDF file.

Can I read it on my tablet or phone? Yes. The PDF can be opened in most reading apps, including Kindle, Adobe, Apple Books, and similar applications.

Give your tools the attention they deserve. Download Tune Up Your Tools today and get better results from every machine in your shop.