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Magnet Keeps Abrasive Cleaner When Sharpening
July 27, 2007

I tried Brent Beach’s sandpaper-sharpening technique (FWW #184, pp. 64-67) and have had great results. On a hunch, I attached two round rare-earth magnets to the shaft of my chisel…
Marking Gauge Marks Curved Edges
July 27, 2007

A standard marking gauge doesn’t work very well on curved profiles, especially concave ones. So, I designed a simple marking gauge for curved parts. It’s made from two pieces of…
Extend the Locking Lever on Your Drill Press
July 26, 2007

My drill press is a big floor model, but the locking lever for the table is too small to apply adequate torque to lock it in place. Further, it is…
Quick Tip: Add ‘Soft Jaws’ to a Vise
July 26, 2007

To add "soft jaws" to any vise, all you need is hardware-store variety aluminum angle and a little carpet tape. Cut the angle into two pieces. Use the double-sided tape…
Tapering Jig for the Table Saw
July 17, 2007

This versatile jig not only makes tapered legs, it also makes angled cuts on sheet goods as wide as the tablesaw will allow. It consists of a sliding base, fences,…
Build a Router Table Box-Joint Jig
July 10, 2007

Guido Henn's shopmade jig allows you to cut variably sized box joints on the router table.
Cut a Lengthwise Groove in a Dowel
July 1, 2007

Q: For a frame to hold glass shelves, I need to cut grooves 1/4 in. wide by 1/2 in. deep along lengths of 1-in. dowel. What’s the best way to…
Improved Sharpening-Stone Holder
May 30, 2007

Sharpen tools at the workbench with this vice-mounting accessory
Square Holes for Square Pegs
May 30, 2007

Rough cut the mortise with a hollow-mortise chisel for clean results
Keep Rare-Earth Magnets in Place
May 30, 2007

Rare-earth magnets are great for holding frequently used accessories near my power tools. For instance, I attach an Allen wrench to the frame of my bandsaw with one of these…

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