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Protective Corner Blocks for a Band Clamp
February 7, 2013

Recently my son and I were gluing up a mitered base for a hope chest using a band clamp. I needed some blocks to avoid damaging the miters under the…
Hand-Screw Vise Holds Odd Pieces on Drill Press
February 7, 2013

To make a versatile drill-press vise for round or irregular workpieces, start with an inexpensive 10-in. wood hand screw. Cut a 110° notch out of each jaw with a bandsaw.…
Smoothing the Top Blocks on Cabriole Legs
February 7, 2013

Since the out-facing top blocks of cabriole legs are typically bandsawed to shape, they require some smoothing. This is a challenge, because the knee section sticks up. You can use…
Under-Shelf Storage for Rolls of Tape
February 7, 2013

Three pieces of pipe and a T-fitting are all you need to corral your tape collection.
Our Best Workbenches
January 29, 2013

Browse our all-star collection of workbench plans for every taste
11 Great Router Tables
January 24, 2013

A router table is one of the most useful and versatile tools in your shop. But not every router table is right for every woodworker and his shop. Get a…
How to Joint Lumber at your Router Table
January 11, 2013

No jointer? No problem. Learn how to joint a perfect edge on any board, using your router table.
Shop Vac Sucks Glue Into Cracks
December 13, 2012

While preparing stock for a blanket chest project recently, I noticed a narrow crack in one piece, about an inch from the edge and a foot long, running to the…
Angled Drilling Made Easy
December 13, 2012

For a closet-organizer project, I needed a line of peg holes at a 7-1⁄2° angle in a single board. This jig—a fence and shim attached to a simple base—made the…
The Soul of Nakashima
December 6, 2012

Mira Nakashima carries her father’s legacy forward

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