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Hi Has anyone ever put a laser guide on their miter saws?  I know Avenger has one for under $20.00.  Do these guides work, or are they more trouble than they…

I'm a cabinetmaker.  I need to cut mortises for mortise locks in nine exterior doors.  The doors are solid Douglas fir, and the mortises must be exactly 7/8" wide, 4 1/8" deep…

I must ask what may seem a very basic question to some.... I bought an Incra Miter gauge (1000 model) and it comes with a nice fence. I am reading…

Can anyone suggest a clamp rack that they like? I need to make or buy one that has rollers on it. Thanks for the help. "Kinky for Gov. of Texas"

I'm installing oak and maple strip flooring and thresholds.  Need to taper some of these boards to keep floor running true. Can anyone suggest best way to do this?  I've…

           This may interest any soul as simple as your informant. I recently applied Mr Gochnour's excellent advice in sharpening a very old gent's saw I had picked up in…

I have an old Excalibur fence, no longer manufactured. In about 1991 from "Western Commercial Products" based in Tulare, CA, ( or maybe their distributor) I bought yellow wheeled "Shophelpers".…

what is the best and easiest way to remove stain from an old piece of furniture.

How about inlaying rare earth magnets? A 1/2" magnet has a 9 lb pull (a 1"d. has a 30#!) Check out the Lee Valley site for ideas: http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=42348&cat=1,42363 Might take…

OK, I need to make these repeat dados across a 2x4. Anyone have any suggestions for the type of jig I could use? Links to any pics or articles? I'll…