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Clamping with Ceramic-Shop Rubber Bands
January 30, 2007

In my high-school woodworking shop, we've discovered some great uses for the large rubber bands sold by ceramic-supply stores and typically used to hold ceramic molds together. They work great…
Improve a Benchdog with a Bullet Catch
January 30, 2007

A benchdog that's too skinny will fall into the dog hole. One that's too fat is hard to adjust. I solved the problem with a bullet catch, an inexpensive item…
Brazed Thumbscrew Offers Extra Strength
January 30, 2007

My jigs often have adjustable parts. To lock them in place, I use a thumbscrew made from a stove bolt (also called a round-head machine screw) and a flat washer.…
Belt-Sander Blade Grinder
January 30, 2007

This jig is great for reestablishing the bevel on a chisel or plane blade. It can be used with almost any stationary belt sander. The tool heats up less than…
Build A Classic Sawhorse
January 9, 2007

Splayed legs and strong joinery provide a sturdy base for your workshop
18th-Century Style Sawhorse
January 9, 2007

Based on examples in the historic cabinet shop at Colonial Williamsburg, this sturdy shop staple features fine joinery and a stout design
Jig for Bed-Bolt Mortises
January 1, 2007

Q: I would like to make Christian Becksvoort’s trestle table (FWW #193), which uses bed bolts to attach the stretcher. These bolts require very long holes in the ends of…
Stow-and-Go Router Table
December 13, 2006

Build a full-featured router table that is portable, lightweight, and easy to store.
Stop Collar Makes it Easier to Dress a Grinding Wheel
December 11, 2006

I use a single-point diamond dresser to maintain the wheels on my bench grinder. To make the process easier, I slip a shaft collar on the dresser and use the…
Adjustable Support for Installing Upper Cabinets
December 11, 2006

Scott Gibson's July/August 2006 article, "A Woodworker's Kitchen," shows a temporary shelf to support the upper cabinets during installation. I use a similar support, but mine is adjustable, so I…

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