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Hand Grinding - The Old-Fashioned Way

JZens, member | April 8th, 20102 comments

Grinding tools doesn't have to be a loud, scary proposition. Using a hand-cranked grinder and a shop-made base and tool rest can take a lot of the danger out of the process. I've just...

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Crosscut gauge

DanM, member | April 8th, 2010

This is very handy for cutting a number of crosscuts the same length, using the rip fence safely. The block prevents kickback. It is utterly indispensable for cutting pieces for...

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Golden Mean caliper

DanM, member | April 8th, 20101 comment

The openings at each end of the caliper are in the ratio of 1:1.61, an approximation to the Golden mean which is actually equal to (1 plus the square root of 5) divided by 2, or 1618039...

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Die Grinder Table

Ninor, member | April 7th, 20101 comment

Inspired by the router table concept, the table holds the grinder while working the wood on the tabletop which provides much better control and results.

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A Jig to Square Large Cabinets

atoma, member | April 6th, 201010 comments

I had trouble squaring the carcass of large cabinets, such as a pantry. I didn't have clamps long enough to force the carcass into a square. Also, I couldn't install the back while the...

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Jointer table extensions

hammer1, member | April 4th, 20101 comment

One of the more useful accessories in my shop, extension tables for a small jointer. These make handling large, long and heavy stock a breeze. With a center mounted fence, the ends of the jointer...

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Tablesaw Tenoning Jig

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | March 30th, 20105 comments

Make your own tenoning jig for the tablesaw with some scrap plywood and quick-release clamps.

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Repeatable Curves with a Bandsaw Jig

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | March 30th, 2010

Cut repeatable curves with this finger jig and a pattern.

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Biscuit-Joiner Jig for Safe Slot Cutting

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | March 30th, 2010

Strong mitered boxes with a biscuit-joiner jig. This shopmade jig gives you a safer way to cut slots for splines when making mitered boxes.

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Self-Centering Mortising Jig

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | March 30th, 2010

Rout precise mortises with this self-centering jig. The rotating circles let you rout on-the-mark mortises every time that are perfect for slip mortise-and-tenon joinery.

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Pattern-Routing Jig

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | March 25th, 20105 comments

A jig for pattern routing.

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Tablesaw Fence Extension

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | March 24th, 20101 comment

Cutting up plywood is tricky business. Find out how to make it a safer procedure with a tablesaw rip-fence extension. Download the free plan to find out how to make it.

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Workbench Extensions For Extra Clamping

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | March 24th, 2010

Don't struggle to hold down long workpieces on your workbench. Make this handy workbench accessory that extends your clamping capacity by nearly 5 feet.

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