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Make your own benchdogs
September 24, 2024

If you have rectangular dog holes in your bench, you can make your own dogs by installing a bullet catch in a piece of hardwood.
Clever cauls let one clamp do the work of four
September 17, 2024

This 4-in-1 clamping caul that allows one clamp to spread pressure over a long area.
Smart sled for miter splines
September 16, 2024

With its large adjustable fence and push block that presses the frame against the fence, this sled works for mitered frames as well as boxes.
Spaced fluting on the router table
September 10, 2024

Spacer blocks make easy work of spacing flutes evenly.
Sanding block takes hook-and-loop disks
September 3, 2024

Turn an extra platen for a 5-in. random-orbit sander into a sanding block.
Simple guide for straight handsaw cuts
August 27, 2024

A simple clamping aid guarantees straight cuts.
Hot-rod Domino tenons for easier use
August 6, 2024

Just trim off the little wings with a block plane.
Arrowhead adhesive keeps handles tight
July 30, 2024

This hot-melt adhesive keeps handles in place until you want them removed.
Tapering legs on the bandsaw
July 18, 2024

This tapering jig helps you make repeatable tapers and can even be run through the planer to clean up bandsaw marks.
Jig for milling lumber at the bandsaw
July 18, 2024

This simple jig makes breaking down small logs safe and easy.

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