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Guide a Tap for Precise Threads
April 4, 2013

My latest woodworking project required several small brass parts that were drilled and tapped for threaded fasteners. I tried to cut nice straight threads in 1⁄8-in.-thick material, but I just…
Knock-Down Rack Makes Panel Glue-Ups a Breeze
April 4, 2013

I glue up a lot of reclaimed wood into countertops and wide panels. To keep my pipe clamps lined up and evenly spaced and to keep them from rolling, I…
Glue Applicator for Mortises
April 4, 2013

I recently completed a project with a large number of mortise-and-tenon joints, all of which had to be glued more or less simultaneously. I made a simple glue applicator from…
Jointer Push Pads that Don’t Slip
February 7, 2013

Truss mending plates add bite to jointer push pads.
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…

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