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Workshop Reference Charts

Essential reference tables for woodworking, metalworking, and electrical projects. Print them out or bookmark for quick access.

Drill & Fastener Charts

Quick reference for drill bits, taps, and pilot holes.

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Drill Bit Size Chart

Complete drill bit reference with fractional, number, letter, and metric sizes. Includes tap drill charts.

All sizes Printable
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Dust Collector CFM Chart

CFM requirements by machine and duct size, plus how to size a dust collector for your shop.

By machine Sizing guide
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Air Tool CFM Chart

Average CFM at 90 PSI for 25+ air tools, plus the 1.5x compressor sizing rule and size classes.

By tool Sizing rule
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Socket Size Chart

SAE and metric socket sizes by bolt, drive sizes, and 6-point vs 12-point explained.

SAE + Metric By bolt
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Wrench Size Chart

SAE and metric wrench sizes by bolt, with an SAE-to-metric cross-reference.

SAE + Metric Cross-ref
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Hex Key / Allen Wrench Chart

SAE and metric hex key sizes, plus the right key for each socket-head and set screw.

SAE + Metric By screw
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Thread Pitch Chart

UNC, UNF, and metric thread pitch / TPI with major diameters for every common size.

UNC/UNF + Metric
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Extension Cord Size Chart

Pick the right cord gauge by tool amps and length, with common tool amp draws.

By amps + length Voltage drop
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Screw Pilot Hole Chart

Pilot hole sizes for wood screws #2-#14, deck screws, lag bolts. Hardwood vs softwood recommendations.

All screw sizes Printable
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Wood Screw Chart

Complete wood screw reference with gauge sizes, lengths, head types, and material recommendations.

All gauges Printable
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Pocket Hole Screw Chart

Screw length and jig setting for every wood thickness, plus coarse vs fine thread selection.

By thickness Jig settings
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Bolt Torque Chart

Torque specifications for SAE and metric bolts by grade. Includes dry and lubricated values.

SAE & Metric Printable
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Forstner Bit Size Chart

Complete Forstner bit reference with sizes, speeds, and applications. Flat-bottom hole drilling guide for woodworking.

All sizes Searchable
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Drill Speed Chart (RPM)

Recommended drill press RPM by bit size and material (wood, metal, plastic) plus Forstner/spade speeds and the SFM formula.

By material RPM + formula
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Feeds & Speeds Chart (Lathe & Mill)

Machining cutting speeds (SFM) by material, spindle RPM by diameter, and milling chip load, with the RPM and feed-rate formulas.

Turning + milling SFM · RPM · feed

The four machines these calculators keep pointing at

Board feet, cut lists and dust runs all assume a machine on the other end. These are the ones that show up most across the calculators here.

DEWALT DWS780 12 in Sliding Miter Saw DEWALT DWS780 12 in Sliding Miter Saw

Double bevel sliding cut, the saw most shop layouts here are built around

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DEWALT DW734 12-1/2 in Benchtop Planer DEWALT DW734 12-1/2 in Benchtop Planer

Three-knife cutterhead, the cheapest route to dimensioning your own stock

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DEWALT DW618PK Router Kit DEWALT DW618PK Router Kit

Fixed and plunge bases in one kit, which covers table and handheld work

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Central Machinery 2 HP Dust Collector Central Machinery 2 HP Dust Collector

Two horsepower at five micron, sized for a one-person shop rather than a vac

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Lumber & Wood Charts

Dimensional lumber, plywood thickness, and wood properties.

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Lumber Dimensions Chart

Nominal vs actual lumber sizes, plywood thickness, hardwood quarter designations, and board feet calculations.

All sizes Printable
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Wood Hardness Chart (Janka)

Janka hardness ratings for 55+ wood species. Searchable and sortable with workability notes.

55+ species Searchable
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Sandpaper Grit Chart

CAMI/FEPA grit conversion, recommended progressions by project type, and abrasive material guide.

All grits Printable
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Wood Glue Dry & Cure Time Chart

Open time, clamp time, and full cure time for PVA, polyurethane, hide, CA, and epoxy glues, plus temperature effects.

All glue types Clamp times

Tools & Cutting Charts

Reference guides for router bits, saw blades, and cutting tools.

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Router Bit Guide

Complete router bit reference with profiles, speeds, and applications for edge treatments and joinery.

All profiles Printable
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Saw Blade Guide

Saw blade selection guide with tooth counts, blade types, and material recommendations for clean cuts.

All blade types Printable
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Nail & Brad Size Chart

Complete nail gun sizing reference. Brad nails, finish nails, framing nails with gauge, length, and application guide.

All gauges Searchable
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Chainsaw Chain Size Chart

Chain pitch, gauge, drive link sizing. Bar matching guide with Oregon, Stihl, and Husqvarna cross-reference tables.

All brands Searchable
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CNC Feeds & Speeds Chart

Feed rates and speeds for wood, aluminum, acrylic, HDPE, and foam. Chip load calculations and bit selection guide.

All materials Printable

Electrical Charts

Wire gauges, ampacity, and electrical reference.

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Wire Gauge (AWG) Chart

American Wire Gauge sizes from 4/0 to 40. Ampacity ratings, resistance, diameter, and voltage drop calculations.

AWG 4/0-40 Printable

Metalworking Charts

Welding settings, metal specifications, and fabrication reference.

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Welding Settings Chart

MIG, TIG, and stick welding settings by material thickness. Includes wire speed, amperage, and gas flow rates.

All processes Printable
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Welding Rod Chart

Complete electrode reference: E6010-E7024, stainless rods, amperage tables, storage guide, and rod selection by metal type.

All electrodes Printable

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