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Video: How to Sharpen Jointer Knives
December 8, 2011

Learn a quick and simple technique for sharpening jointer knives in-place.
Quick Tip: A use for baby powder in the shop
November 16, 2011

When using paste wax to lubricate the surface on my tablesaw, jointer, and other tools, I often needed to stop and reapply the wax in the middle of a project.…
Quick Tip: Cleaning an aerosol nozzle
November 16, 2011

The common trick for keeping an aerosol nozzle clear of dried paint or finish after spraying is to turn the can upside down and spray for a few seconds. Trouble…
Efficient Glue-Ups with a Rolling Clamp Rack
November 15, 2011

This rolling rack holds my most commonly used clamps and tools for glue-ups. The rack is built around a box made from 3⁄4-in.-thick MDF, which provides great strength and extra…
Turn a Miter Square Into a Mitering Jig
November 15, 2011

I struggled to cut mitered frames with my standard tablesaw miter gauge, getting ugly gaps in the joints no matter how carefully I tried to set the miter gauge to…
Pivoting Router-Table Fence is Simple and Effective
November 15, 2011

Although I have an ultra-precise Incrafence system on my router table, a simple plywood fence gets the most use. It’s easy to make and pivots on one end, which makes…
Make PVC Tool Holders
November 15, 2011

I recently made a rack for my lathe tools using sections of PVC pipe. To form the holders, I first used a chopsaw to cut several rings from 1-1⁄4-in.-dia. pipe.…
Spread Glue with a Nail or Screw
November 15, 2011

Most woodworkers lay down a bead of glue, then spread it with a brush, a tongue depressor, or their finger. I’ve found that spreading the glue with a large nail…
Ultimate One-Man Shop
October 27, 2011

A woodworker's new space is a year-round haven for his favorite hobby
Make Drawer Dividers for Your Tools
October 27, 2011

Easy-to-make drawer dividers keep tools safe and secure.

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