Recent Shop Tips Stories

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  Fire and Disposal Safety

  December 17, 2020

  To avoid finishing-related fires, follow these guidelines for the proper disposal of finishing wastes and materials.

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  Holding and Moving Work

  December 17, 2020

  Use these shop helpers as aids to trouble-free finishing.

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  Storing and Dispensing Finishing Products

  December 17, 2020

  Fire safety is a big issue when storing, measuring, and transferring flammable finishes.

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  Workshop tip: Double-stack clamp rack saves space

  December 16, 2020

  Holds two rows of parallel-jaw clamps in the same space as one.

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  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.

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  Workshop tip: Short clamp makes great tape and towel holder

  November 26, 2020

  Clamp them anywhere and move them whenever you want.

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  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.

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  Twenty years with a tool chest

  November 11, 2020

  Chris Schwarz has worked out of his tool chests for decades, and finds them to be the perfect combination of protection, access, and flexibility.

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  Workshop Tip: Packing foam stabilizes panels

  November 10, 2020

  Strips of foam in the grooves keeps a frame centered in its panel.

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  Log cabin woodshop

  October 30, 2020

  In her restored log building, Karen McBride finds inspiration from her vintage machines and the old furniture that she has adapted and repurposed for workshop use.