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A Saddle Square You May Already Have
December 5, 2013

A saddle square is an expensive little tool made expressly for transferring layout lines from one plane of a workpiece to a perpendicular plane—to scribe around all four sides of…
Plumber’s Epoxy Levels Table Saw Inserts
December 5, 2013

I recently upgraded my tablesaw with a new riving-knife attachment, an addition that meant I also needed all new zero-clearance inserts. Fortunately, I found a great, quick way to level…
Smart Dust Collection for Your Bandsaw
October 24, 2013

The bandsaw generates lots of dust and particles that, if not collected, are carried into the air or the lower wheel housing to build up and deposit on tires. Most…
Benchtop Jig Makes Glue-Ups Easier
October 24, 2013

This simple-to-make bench helper ensures that your glue-ups are square and accurate.
Modified Crosscut Sled Dials in Accurate Angle Cuts
October 24, 2013

Recently I had to cut shelves for a built-in cabinet that was a few degrees off true 90°. I’m a big fan of my crosscut sled, which makes it easy…
Trick for Mixing Two-Part Epoxy
October 24, 2013

Mixing two-part epoxy in small quantities always presents a couple of small headaches: finding a small container and then getting the ratio correct. To overcome both problems, I use a…
Sawhorse-Mounted Outfeed Roller
October 24, 2013

Having neither the room in my shop nor the patience for setting up a traditional roller stand, I came up with a light little attachment that clamps to the rail…
How to Make Better Use of Your Shop Space
October 24, 2013

Asa Christiana presents advice from the pros on smart floor plans for workshops of all sizes.
The Incredible L-Fence
October 24, 2013

Take your tablesaw to another level with this simple shopmade fence.
Organize Your Shop with Smart Carts
October 24, 2013

Dedicated tool cabinets make this shop versatile, organized, and efficient.

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