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Mirror Makes Belt Changes Easier
March 30, 2016

Some of my power tools require moving the drive belts by hand to change the speed. This is fine with me, except on some tools, like my lathe, I almost…
Use Pliers to Slot Dowels for Glue
March 30, 2016

Nicely fitting dowels need at least one slot down the side to release air and excess glue when you drive them in. To quickly make a few slots, grab a…
Side-hung Drawers Ride Better on UHMW Plastic
March 30, 2016

I’ve made several cabinets with side-hung drawers like the ones Michael Cullen demonstrated in Master Class, FWW #247. rather than using wood for the slides, however, I use ultrahigh molecular…
Magnetic Catch For a Blast Gate
February 10, 2016

In FWW #248, Dean Hedstrom suggested using a ball-nose plunger to hold a dust-collection blast gate open or closed without having to loosen and tighten the locking knob. My variation…
Space-Saving Support for a Miter Saw
February 10, 2016

I wanted a dedicated support for long boards on my miter saw, but also needed it to move out of the way when not in use. This sturdy folding support…
Use Stair-Gauge Buttons to Align a Drawing Triangle
February 10, 2016

I needed to lay out a very accurate 45° cut recently. The most accurate 45° layout tool in my shop is a plastic architect’s triangle, but it is difficult to…
Simple Jig Lines Up Cabinet Door Pulls
February 10, 2016

Cabinet door pulls can be difficult to install in line across a number of doors. This simple drilling jig, made from a scrap block and three fender washers, guarantees perfect…
Clearance For Installing a Table Saw Throat Plate
February 10, 2016

If you install a blank insert in your tablesaw’s blade opening, and bring the spinning blade up through it (making sure to hold down the insert in the process), you’ll…
Convenient Cauls for Panel Glue-ups
December 2, 2015

Like many woodworkers, I use gently curved cauls on panel glue-ups to put pressure on the middle of the panel so that the boards stay aligned while the glue dries.…
Smart Jig Makes a Stack of Sanding Blocks
December 2, 2015

I encounter lots of odd smoothing, trimming, and chamfering tasks that are a challenge for a block plane or a chisel. Also, I don’t like to slow down to sharpen…

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