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Pendulum jig routs shallow curves
October 16, 2023

Swinging router jig is great for curved pieces and chair seats.
Fresh take on board-stretching
October 9, 2023

If stuck with a board that's too short, use a long scarf joint and a track saw to stretch it.
Fingertip toothbrushes make great glue spreaders
October 2, 2023

Inexpensive silicone brushes work great for spreading glue, and can be reused.
Tips for creating custom clamping blocks
September 27, 2023

Extra effort ensures glue-up success
Easy, effective sharpening guide for carving gouges
September 27, 2023

An eyebolt, slightly modified, easily holds a gouge in the right position for sharpening.
Little pins stabilize floating panels
September 11, 2023

Dowels in drilled holes can secure the panel in a frame-and-panel, while allowing for wood movement.
Use drill bits to set routing depth
September 4, 2023

Drill bits come in standard sizes and can take the place of gauge blocks as spacers.
Vise insert protects workpieces
August 28, 2023

Notched spacer fits over screw and bars.
Build a hanging dust scoop for the lathe
August 21, 2023

Capture shavings and dust as you turn.
Reverse the miter gauge to reverse the angle
August 14, 2023

You don't have to flip the workpiece to cut a matching angle on the opposite side.

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