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Magnetic Chalkboard for the Shop
September 21, 2012

I use chalk to mark boards when roughing out a project, and I recently decided that I also wanted an old-fashioned chalkboard for writing cutlists and sketching ideas. When I…
Trimming the Ends of a Benchtop
July 18, 2012

I needed to trim the ends of a 300-lb., 4-in.-thick oak workbench top. A circular saw wouldn’t handle the thickness and pushing the heavy workpiece across my bandsaw would be…
Boom Arm for a Shop Vacuum
July 18, 2012

To help keep my bench clean, I built this boom arm that lets me reach every corner of the work surface with a vacuum hose while keeping the hose up…
Extend a Table Saw’s Miter-Gauge Slot
July 18, 2012

There are times when the tablesaw’s miter-gauge slot is too short for the job at hand. This is especially true when using a large crosscut sled. This attachment extends the…
Extra Hands When Changing a Bandsaw Blade
July 18, 2012

When I change a blade on my bandsaw, it’s like wrestling snakes. I always need one more hand than I have. So I bought two small clamps and use them…
A Way-Too-Simple Drying Rack
July 18, 2012

A tic-tac-toe arrangement of oak sticks makes an ideal knockdown rack for drying cabinet doors.
Make Duplicate Curves with a Spindle Sander
July 18, 2012

A spindle sander can be used to duplicate curves with crisp edges, similar to a router equipped with a flush-trimming bit. However, the spindle sander is longer than a router…
A Smart Cart for Scraps
June 22, 2012

Build a rolling bin for storing and sorting your scrap pile.
How to Adjust a Jointer’s Outfeed Table Perfectly
May 17, 2012

This tip demonstrates how to set jointer tables perfectly and quickly, ensuring you get flat surfaces every time.
Simple Saw Guide for Accurate Dovetails
May 17, 2012

I cut my dovetails pins first and then scribe the tails from the pins. In this sequence, it’s important to be accurate when cutting the tails, so they mate well…

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