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Build a Simple Rack for Handplanes
October 9, 2009

Planes go in and out in seconds with this easy-to-make rack.
Closet Muffles Cyclone’s Roar, and Backlight Shows When Bucket is Full
October 9, 2009

A cyclone dust collector is great, but it can be noisy and it’s hard to tell when the dust bin is filled without lifting the lid. But if you overfill…
Handy Notepad for Tool Setups
October 9, 2009

If you sometimes have trouble remembering the setup details on a tool from session to session, attach a small scrap of dry-erase board to the machine and write your setup…
Table Saw Cart Keeps Blades and Accessories Close By
October 8, 2009

When I first bought my tablesaw, I had one blade, an arbor wrench, and a rip fence. But after a few years, my collection of blades was hanging on the…
Hinged Panels Store Lots of Tools in a Small Space
October 8, 2009

This tool-storage system mounted above my workbench consists of four winging pegboard panels. Each panel has a 2-ft. by 2-ft. section of pegboard on each side, separated by 1/2 in.…
Change Router-Bit Bearings Without Getting Cut
October 8, 2009

Removing a bearing from a router bit can be awkward and hazardous to your fingers. But this little device makes the job safe and easy. To make it, you need…
Quick tip: Magnetic Clean-Up
October 8, 2009

When I use steel wool between finishing coats, I clean up the dust and loose steel wool with a vacuum, a rag, and then (here’s my secret) a flat 1-in.-dia.…
Workbench Rollers
October 8, 2009

I wanted to move my 400-lb. workbench outside on nice days. So I made these rollers that fit onto the workbench legs. Each roller is simply a length of 3/4-in.-thick…
Tip for Cambering a Jack-Plane Blade
October 8, 2009

Use a shopmade guide to put the correct camber on a plane blade.
Sliding Bench Jack Holds Boards on Edge at Any Height
September 18, 2009

To plane a long board on edge, woodworkers often clamp one end in a front vise and support the other end on a device known as a bench jack. A…

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