Shop Tips

Recent Shop Tips Stories

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  Workshop tip: Simple wood block makes it easier to flatten backs of blades

  September 16, 2021

  This simple fix reduces wear and tear on your hands when you have a lot of blades to flatten.

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  Workshop tip: Magnets ease dust-collector bag changes

  September 2, 2021

  The magnets hold the bag in place while you tighten the strap clamp.

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  Workshop tip: Door hinges are the key to this log-milling jig

  August 26, 2021

  Use hinges to attack small logs to a platform and cut them on the bandsaw.

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  The cost of wood shop organization

  August 25, 2021

  For Mike Farrington, time is money, so an organized shop will pay for itself.

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  Workshop tip: Shape and ebonize walnut pegs in a single step

  August 19, 2021

  A bench grinder adds color to pegs and creates a pyramid shape.

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  Workshop tip: Dial in your tablesaw jigs by adding a ruler to the rip fence

  August 12, 2021

  Taped-on ruler eliminates the math when the fence's indicator is offset.

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  Workshop tip: Conveyor rail supports long crosscuts

  July 27, 2021

  The wheels keep long, heavy pieces level with no drag, for accurate crosscuts.

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  Build an adjustable router-table fence

  July 17, 2021

  Get safe, clean cuts on your router table with this shopmade auxiliary fence with removable spacers.

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  Workshop tip: Easy way to install threaded inserts

  July 15, 2021

  Attach a long bolt to the insert and it will drive in squarely.

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  Workshop tip: Dental floss works glue deep into cracks

  July 1, 2021

  Once the glue has been distributed, just clamp it closed.