Shop Tips - Page 25 of 164

Replacing the top nut with a wingnut makes adjustments easy

Nonslip surface keeps diamond plates and waterstones from slipping.

A toothed stop stabilizes awkward work, while a flat bar on the other side makes changing and repositioning boards easier.

Adding a pivoting lift bracket and locking wheels amps up the value of this big rolling table.

The articles found in this collection cover all facets of dust collection–from finding the right dust collector to getting the most out of your current collector, from organizing your shop for efficient dust collection to designing a ductwork system.

Megan Fitzpatrick builds a pair of versatile saw benches to make it easier to crosscut and rip boards, drill, finish, help support workpieces, and more.

Chairmaker Russ Filbeck demonstrates how he gets his drawknives and carving gouges sharp in short order.

Tables give guidelines when you're mixing shellac in small portions

Make a chisel plane using a sharp chisel or plane iron in a honing guide.

Keep bags of dust organized by wood species so you can fill gaps and make repairs.