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Hone Gouges with a Dowel, Sandpaper, and a Drill
January 22, 2018

This simple but effective shopmade tool takes the place of slip stones and other expensive gear for honing carving gouges.
Wood jaws extend the reach of clamps
December 21, 2017

When working on a staircase, I needed a way to reach past a banister and apply clamp pressure. So I devised these jaw extenders for my F-style bar clamps. I…
Bandsaw jig cuts perfect dovetails
December 1, 2017

I recently invented a jig that makes great through-dovetails on the bandsaw—both pins and tails. It cuts the cheeks and also lets you remove some of the waste, leaving just…
Table Saw Fundamentals: How to Rip Safely
November 29, 2017

Mastering this fundamental task requires understanding and finesse.
Workbench Helpers: Tips on Holding Work
November 29, 2017

Holdfasts and hand screws make your workbench more versatile.
Holding Thin Stock for Planing
November 28, 2017

We've all been there. Hand planing a thin piece of wood—a workholding nightmare—you find that your planing stop is too tall. Even if it isn't, the second the blade engages…
Mortising base works on any plunge router
November 22, 2017

This auxiliary base for my plunge router makes mortises in all sorts of furniture parts. I made it from 1⁄2-in.-thick acrylic, slotting it to attach two pieces of T-track, which…
Keep glue brushes from losing their bristles
November 22, 2017

I buy cheap acid brushes in packs of 36 and use them for spreading glue. They work great but always seem to drop some bristles in the glue joint. I’ve…
The Physics of Machine Safety
November 1, 2017

To cut safely, stay focused on the forces exerted by the spinning blade or bit.
David Fisher’s Snug, Unplugged Workshop
November 1, 2017

A woodworker's space evolves around him

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