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Easy Check for Blade at 90 degrees. Table Saw, Miter Saw, Bandsaw
July 3, 2023

There are many ways of checking that blade is 90 degrees to table. Here is my favorite method. It requires no measuring tools, just a scrap of wood. Cut the…
t track with tape measure
July 2, 2023

I just rebuilt my miter saw station. Lowered saw base to table top and got rid of the old raised fence. I am ready to install t track for stop…
Praise for the L Fence
June 26, 2023

I didn't see anywhere else to post something more specific to Bob Van Dyke. This is just a general thank you. I knocked out a crude version of his original…
Cutting veneers on a band saw.
June 21, 2023

Hi there, I'm a student completing her DT a-level and I'm doing my project on designing and making an tool/jig that will assist in the easy making of veneers and…
Crosscut Sled that works with Dado Blades
June 14, 2023

This has become my favourite sled. Small and lightweight, it handles most tasks.As the sled is only on one side of the blade, dado blades can be used. In…
Agarwood Hollowing & Carving
May 2, 2023

I want to do this exactly: Take this: https://ibb.co/kmVw4xD And turn it into hollow wood like: https://gaharujinkou.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/gaharu.jpg The work done in the above photo is a rough sort of job.…
How to Cut an Arc into End Grain
April 4, 2023

I'm making a table leg with a small arc in the bottom (see attached). I thought I'd just cut the arc into the end of the wood with the edge…
Mortice Sled for Router Table
March 12, 2023

Easy to make sled for cutting mortices on a router table.Works with any table that has a router lift.Raise the bit while sliding sled back and forth.Stops limit the travel…
How best to Remove 1/4” thick, veneer from old church pews
January 18, 2023

I have old church pew backs with beautiful 1/4 sawn, 1/4” veneer I’d like to reuse. Any suggestions as to how best to remove it?
How to prevent my drying rack from splitting
January 12, 2023

HelloHoping to get some advice here. I was sick of having an ugly drying rack on our kitchen counter and decided to built a wooden one I would be proud…

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