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Use coil springs as tool ferrules
October 26, 2017

I turn a lot of handles in my shop for different tools I use, so I am always looking for items I can use as ferrules, which keep the tang…
Rubber disk keeps dust bag down
October 26, 2017

Cyclone dust collectors are a wonderful improvement over their single-stage counterparts. Many woodworkers like to line the collection drum with a plastic bag, as it is easier to empty a…
Simple Stick Tames Vacuum Hose
October 26, 2017

To keep the hose on my shop vacuum out from underfoot between uses and make it easy to scoot the vacuum around the shop, I added a small wood cleat…
Drill-Press Table Supports Long Workpieces
October 26, 2017

Adjustable wings extend the reach of your drill-press table.
How to Build a Heavy-Duty Workbench
October 25, 2017

For Chris Gochnour, the tail vise is the heart of this versatile workbench.
Lamp arm positions vacuum hose perfectly
September 26, 2017

I enjoy wood turning, and have always cleaned up the piles of chips with my trusty shop vacuum. But sanding on the lathe is troublesome, as a large volume of…
Two simple jigs add up to perfect dovetail cuts
September 26, 2017

I have been using these two jigs for hand-cut dovetails. Because it’s so easy to saw past the baseline when cutting tails and pins, I made a simple stop from…
Use a PVC cutting mat for better glue-ups
September 26, 2017

While gluing up mortise-and-tenoned legs and rails for a side table, I realized my self-healing cutting mat had an accurate grid printed on it, which I could use for alignment.…
Jet-Black Filler Looks Like a Natural Pitch Pocket
September 26, 2017

Powdered charcoal mixed with epoxy makes a fine filler for knot holes and other voids.
Handy holder saves turning time
September 19, 2017

Which tool do I use—and lose—most often while wood turning? It’s my favorite 6-in. steel rule, the one I use to set my calipers. It usually ends up buried under…

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