Shop Tips - Page 46 of 164

Turn Pipe Clamps into a Support Stand
June 1, 2016

When my pipe clamps aren’t working as clamps, they double as versatile shop stands. To create a broad, stable base, I glue up a stack of 12-in.-dia. disks of 3⁄4-in.-thick…
Track Saws
May 31, 2016

For fast, accurate cuts in plywood and more, these compact saws are hard to beat.
Two Block Planes Are Better than One
May 31, 2016

Furniture maker Garrett Hack uses an apron plane for coarse work and then switches to an adjustable-mouth block plane for fine-tuning.
Get Sharp Fast
March 30, 2016

Bob Van Dyke shows you how he keeps his tools sharp in under three minutes.
Sanding on the Drill Press
March 30, 2016

Custom-made sanding drums let you smooth any curve.
Super Glue to the Rescue
March 30, 2016

From repairs to assembly to finishing, how to get the most from this versatile shop helper
Make Your Own Scratch Stocks
March 30, 2016

These tiny tools will have a big impact on your furniture; hand-tool expert Garrett Hack explains how.
Hundreds of Jigs and One Fixture
March 30, 2016

After 36 years editing and illustrating Methods of Work, Jim Richey will step down with issue #254.
Bandsaw Tension Flag
March 30, 2016

Here's a quick way to remember to pull the blade-tension release lever before starting your bandsaw.
Add a Handle to an Awkward Chuck Key
March 30, 2016

Because the chuck key is so small and short, releasing a bit from my drill press stresses my wrist and fingers more than anything else I do in the shop.…

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