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Easy Knife Hinges
March 29, 2017

Trouble-free method for installing this tricky hardware
Thick Tabletops from Thin Stock
March 29, 2017

Create lightweight panels with a heavyweight look.
Traditional Crackle Finish
March 29, 2017

A crackled milk paint finish can add bold color and texture to any piece.
Backcover/How They Did It: Period Imperfect
March 29, 2017

Dan Strout's tall clock is a blend of traditional Scottish, French, Dutch, and American period details
Pointy screw makes it easier to install pulls
March 29, 2017

I’ve installed a lot of drawer and door pulls, and it’s amazing how many of the pulls say that their screws are 3 in. or 3-3⁄4 in. apart but are…
Candy tin stores small rag for oiling hand tools
March 29, 2017

I avoid corrosion on my hand tools caused by finger oil or moisture in the air by wiping them down with oil after I use or sharpen them. But sometimes…
Better Push Stick for Ripping on the Bandsaw
March 29, 2017

This handled push stick allows better control for straight bandsaw cuts.
Keyhole router bit conceals a lamp cord
March 29, 2017

I turn wood lamp bases sometimes, and I’ve found that a standard keyhole router bit (the large diameter is just over 3⁄8 in.) cuts a perfect slot for a standard…
Used brake discs make great bases for shop stands
March 29, 2017

The best and cheapest bases for workshop support stands I have found are scrap vehicle brake discs. They come in a range of sizes and weights, and have threaded holes…
Drill out waste between dovetail pins
March 29, 2017

When making through-dovetails, I find it laborious to chisel out all of the waste between the pins, and cutting it out with a coping saw is only slightly better. With…

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