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Backer Block Handles All Cross-Grain Routing
February 4, 2008

This router-table push block, or backer block as I like to call it, stabilizes the workpiece and reduces tearout. It is handy for backing up the cut across the grain,…
Put Your Signature on Your Work
December 4, 2007

Here’s a method I developed to sign and date my woodworking. Place a wide strip of masking tape on the area to be signed and write on it with a…
Sacrificial Insert Makes for Cleaner Drilling
December 4, 2007

A drill-press table with a removable insert helps eliminate blowout while drilling.
Sanding Block for Corners
December 4, 2007

I made this special sanding block to make it easier to clean up inside corners of a box or drawer. The shape was inspired by the profile of a chisel.…
Shopmade Disposable Foam Brushes
December 4, 2007

Here’s a way to make simple disposable foam brushes for glue, paint, stain, or epoxy. Slice strips of foam, then cover one side of the foam with spray adhesive—Elmer’s Craft…
Quick Tip: Refrigerator Puts the Brakes on Runny Glue
December 4, 2007

When you don’t want wood glue to run, put the bottle in a refrigerator for a couple of hours before using it. Cold glue moves slowly, so it runs less.…
Strong Miter Joints with a Biscuit-Joiner Jig
November 20, 2007

An easy-to-make jig speeds box and carcase construction
Support Sling for the Drill Press
November 7, 2007

Recently I needed to drill precise holes in 10-ft.-long posts. The drill-press table was about 52 in. high, and I needed to support the post at the same height. My…
Micro-Adjuster for a Misaligned Table Saw Top
November 7, 2007

If you have a cabinet saw whose table is misaligned with the blade, cutting accuracy is compromised. So it's important to correct any misalignment by adjusting the tabletop. To adjust…
Pipe-Clamp Fixture for Routing Large Arcs
November 7, 2007

While building a gate, I was left with one major task—cutting an arch at the top. The thickness of the wood (8/4 mahogany) demanded a circle-cutting fixture that was very…

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