Shop Tips - Page 13 of 164

Workshop tip: Fine-tune your mortiser with a small stick
April 7, 2022

Clamping on a straightedge makes it easier to see if the small chisel is parallel with the machine's fence.
Workshop tip: Acrylic spacer blocks to set joinery machines
March 31, 2022

These acrylic blocks help center biscuits and Dominoes in common wood thicknesses.
Workshop tip: Quick way to sharpen a wheel-type marking gauge
March 24, 2022

Use a drill press and a small diamond honing plate.
Workshop tip: Simple planer sled for short or thin pieces
March 17, 2022

MDF base and thin rails make it possible to plane small parts.
Workshop tip: Insulated steambox works better
March 10, 2022

Foil-lined bubble wrap and weatherstripping make this box efficient.
Workshop tip: Collapsible cutting frame makes it easy to break down large parts
March 3, 2022

Folding frame provides a sacrificial surface for cutting large sheet goods, drilling, routing, sawing, and more.
Rabbeting a Shelf for Strength vs. Appearance
February 16, 2022

When rabbeting a shelf to fit into a dado, is it better to put the rabbet on the top or the bottom?
Workshop tip: Ledger boards make it easier to fit and hang inset doors
February 10, 2022

Lay the cabinet on its back and set the reveals that way.
Workshop tip: Plastic tubing keeps bag in dust-collector bin
February 3, 2022

Simple, flexible plastic pipe solves the problem of disappearing bags.
Workshop tip: Add retractable casters to any machine
January 27, 2022

Mobile machines make working in a small shop easier.

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