Shop Tips - Page 19 of 164

A couple neat things to keep around the shop
January 26, 2021

Homasote and leather are great ways to make work surfaces grippy and more forgiving.
Workshop tip: Adapt a pencil sharpener to make small pins
January 22, 2021

You can turn a small dowel by making a few changes to your carpenter's pencil sharpener.
Workshop tip: Use spacers to plane strips to perfect thickness
January 14, 2021

Spacer system handles pieces that are too short to plane safely by machine.
Workshop tip: Marble or granite tile is a low-cost lapping plate
January 7, 2021

Floor tiles are inexpensive and give you a long, flat surface.
Workshop tip: Modular storage system adjusts to fit cargo
December 24, 2020

Quick-to-make, adjustable cabinets will hold a variety of tools and equipment.
Fire and Disposal Safety
December 17, 2020

To avoid finishing-related fires, follow these guidelines for the proper disposal of finishing wastes and materials.
Holding and Moving Work
December 17, 2020

Use these shop helpers as aids to trouble-free finishing.
Storing and Dispensing Finishing Products
December 17, 2020

Fire safety is a big issue when storing, measuring, and transferring flammable finishes.
Workshop tip: Double-stack clamp rack saves space
December 16, 2020

Holds two rows of parallel-jaw clamps in the same space as one.
Spray-on Rubber Makes Push Sticks Grip Better
December 1, 2020

Flexible rubber is designed for tool handles but helps shopmade push sticks grab workpieces more securely.

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