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Sharpening stone holder is simple and stable
August 8, 2018

This simple holder grips a combination waterstone firmly yet makes it easy to flip to the opposite side. I made it from 1-in.-thick acrylic I had on hand, but other…
How to eliminate drift from bandsaw cuts
July 16, 2018

A sharp blade isn't the only answer to bandsaw drift. In this video Michael Fortune shows you two fixes to make your saw run true.
Simple Pipe-Clamping Jig Flattens Rough Slabs
June 28, 2018

Here’s a simple way to flatten uneven stock using standard shop tools. It’s especially helpful for rough tree-trunk slabs that would otherwise be difficult to handle. It involves two 3⁄4-in.…
Jointer Safety: Our Favorite Articles
June 19, 2018

Marc Adams, Asa Christiana, Gary Rogowski, and Fine Woodworking Editors share their jointer safety tips in this roundup of articles and videos, featuring a bonus article on planer safety
Wire Wheel Cleans Dried Glue Off Parallel-Jaw Clamp Bars
June 14, 2018

I love my parallel-jaw clamps (I use the Bessey K Body model), but I don’t love how dried glue gets on the notched bars and makes it difficult to move…
Table Saw Safety: Our Favorite Articles
June 7, 2018

Bob Van Dyke, Steve Latta, Marc Adams, and others share their tablesaw tips in this roundup of videos and articles
Thin-Strip Ripping Jig has a Bonus Feature
June 7, 2018

I’m not the first to place a stop on the other side of the blade, opposite the fence, when ripping thin strips, so they can fall away freely. But my…
Make a Tourniquet to Clamp Segmented Rings
June 7, 2018

Rather than purchasing a number of band clamps or big hose clamps for assembling segmented rings for the bowls I turn, I use 1⁄8-in.-dia. cord, twisted tight with a 1⁄4-in.…
Smart-phone Flashlight Guides Dovetail Transfer
June 7, 2018

I cut tails first when dovetailing, and I find it tricky to align the tail board precisely over the pin board when transferring the layout from one to the other.…
Workshop Tip: Use Dowel Jig to Mark True Center on any Board
May 22, 2018

Most boards end up at nonstandard thicknesses, making it a challenge to find and mark their true center for various tasks. I found the perfect solution in my dowel jig,…

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