Fine Woodworking

Safety

Choosing Tools: How to Do More with Less

February 26, 2021

This basic set of tools is enough to get you started building projects right away.
Workshop tip: Use spacers to plane strips to perfect thickness

January 14, 2021

Spacer system handles pieces that are too short to plane safely by machine.
Fire and Disposal Safety

December 17, 2020

To avoid finishing-related fires, follow these guidelines for the proper disposal of finishing wastes and materials.
Workshop tip: Spray-on rubber makes push sticks grip better

December 1, 2020

Flexible rubber is designed for tool handles but helps shopmade push sticks grab workpieces more securely.
Workshop tip: Drill-press table tackles dust and more

November 17, 2020

This wide table has an integrated dust-collection box and two vacuum slots through the top.
Tool Test: Wall-mounted dust collectors

October 27, 2020

Models tested are: Grizzly G0785, Rikon 60-101, Rockler Dust Right 650 CFM, Rocker Dust Right 1250 CFM, Shop Fox W1844, Shop Fox W1826.
Workshop Tip: Add a door handle to your router-table push block

June 23, 2020

The handle makes it easier to control the push block and leaves the other hand free to control the workpiece.
Tool Review: Oneida’s Super Cell Dust Collector

June 11, 2020

Rollie Johnson calls Oneida's new offering, "A boss of a dust collector."
6 tips for dust-collection upgrades

May 19, 2020

Mike Farrington recently upgraded his entire dust-collection system. In this blog (and video) he shares some tips that he learned along the way.
Workshop Tip: Braided sleeve helps vacuum hose navigate benchtop

April 30, 2020

Sleeving keeps the corrogated vacuum and dust collector hoses from snagging on the sharp edges of a bench or machine table.

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