I like having my fingers. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I use mine a lot. I’ve known and worked with more than a few members of what we call the “nub club”—lost a finger to a table saw, an excavator bucket, even flesh-eating disease. It happens fast. So when I’m doing something tricky, like cutting coves for mantle arches on the bandsaw, I always start with a plan. Since I’m using a wider blade, I have to make smaller cuts to get the curve I want, but it’s worth it for the control and

LOCATION ⬇️ 📌 Save this for your NZ bucket list! Wading through the dark at Waipu Caves was easily one of the most magical experiences I’ve had in New Zealand. It's a raw, off-the-beaten-path adventure where you’re surrounded by thousands of tiny, blue "galaxies" on the cave ceiling. 🗓️ Aim for a weekday so it's less busy and try to go after sunset to truly experience the cave in its true glory in the dark. 🚗 Located about 30 minutes south of Whangārei or 2 hours north of Auckland, there is a