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Easy-to-make Tote for Backsaws
July 29, 2015

I came up with this two-sided till to protect the backsaw and dovetail saw in my tool chest. Turns out it does the same when pulled out and placed on…
Dowels Focus Pressure from Band Clamps
July 29, 2015

I like the way a band clamp pulls four miter joints together all at once. The problem is that the pressure from the strap is not focused directly across the…
Cushioned Depth Stop for Drill Press
July 29, 2015

An easy update to any drill press makes depth adjustments fast and toolless.
Caddy Organizes and Protects Dado Set
July 29, 2015

It always feels awkward to carry the multiple parts of my dado set from a nail on the wall over to the saw, plunking them down on the cast iron.…
Spring-action Holders for Finishing
July 29, 2015

I make these simple spring clamps to hold small parts for finishing and to hang them up to dry. They are made from insulation support wires (stiff steel wires used…
Easy Way to Lock and Unlock Blast Gates
May 13, 2015

After the repeated frustration of loosening and tightening the plastic locking knobs every time I needed to open or close the blast gates on my dust-collection system, I replaced the…
Get More Storage in Your Garage Shop
May 13, 2015

Like many non-pros, I work in a garage shop smaller than some spray booths. I share space with two cars, a washer and dryer, a refrigerator, and other stored items.…
Non-slip Handle for C-Clamp
May 13, 2015

C-clamps are one of the most used tools in my shop. However, the handle that tightens the clamp is free to move and at times it can be a real…
Jig for Handplaning Thin Stock
May 13, 2015

I often resaw thin boards from thicker stock, and then handplane them to the desired thickness. These boards can be as thin as 1⁄8 in. or even 1⁄16 in, and…
Table Vise for Benchtop Mortiser
May 13, 2015

Shopmade vise is the perfect solution for older machines that don't have one.

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