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A rigid tail vise, still rigid after 38 years
February 15, 2024

When I built my bench 38 years ago as a neophyte woodworker I wanted a rigid tail vise which did not rack. Over the years people have asked me about…
Tool Chest Tool Cabinet Hybrid
January 3, 2024

I have an inner battle regarding tool chest vs tool cabinet. I have an idea to build a tool chest modelled after the Bennet Street Chest with removable drawers that…
Taking advantage of lowest areas under sloped ceiling; Laying out new shop in 2nd Story over Garage
December 16, 2023

I am working on finally turning my second story loft space over my 2 car garage into a legitimate workshop. For the past 7 years while I've been rebuilding and…
Shop Vac “too powerful” ???
December 4, 2023

Good afternoon all,I've had an Oneida Dust Deputy for about 8-9 years and I've always been happy with the job it does. But one thing has bothered me from day…
Leveling a vise to work bench top
November 3, 2023

I have a Waldmann workbench that's at least 20 years old and shows it! The top of both front and end vises is lower than the top of the workbench…
Parts containers storage
October 7, 2023

I'm new to the small shop-out of the garage-workshop and need help.I have several parts storage bins of various sizes and trying to maximize space use. I have a spot…
Video Workshops Missing Digital Plans
September 12, 2023

This post is intended for the person(s) responsible for the FWW website. I was searching for bookcase plans and came across a bookcase Jeff Miller did back in 2012. It…
Holdfasts are not holding
August 5, 2023

I am a hobbyist woodworker and just finished a new workbench. The top is 3.5” thick and made of hard maple. Finished with OsmoX raw finish which doesn’t color the…
Thank you Steve Latta for your Mini Workbench
July 27, 2023

The article on Steve Latta's Mini-Bench from Fine Woodworking in 2014 struck a cord with me. My back has been complaining more and more as I work bent over. I…
1 or 2 Sheets
July 19, 2023

Good morning fellow woodworkers,I am currently building out a new shop in my basement, and am building 3 banks of lower cabinets for my miter saw, drill press and sharpening…

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