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Weekend Project: Build a Shooting Board
March 8, 2008

Once you try this method of squaring the ends of a workpiece, you may think differently about power tools
Try This Versatile Mortising Jig
March 1, 2008

Learn how to build an adjustable jig to cut mortises in curved or straight parts.
Medical Stand is Perfect Spray-Gun Holder
February 5, 2008

When spraying finish in my shop, I didn’t have a convenient place to set my spray gun and small pressure pot. I considered making a custom stand, but then I…
Easy Way to Carry and Store Spring Clamps
February 5, 2008

This caddy is one of the best ways to organize a collection of spring clamps. To make it, cut a 1-ft.-long handle, thin the lower edge with opposing rabbets, and…
Mesh-Bag Vacuum Filter Keeps Small Parts on the Bench
February 5, 2008

Horizontal surfaces such as benchtops are great collecting areas, not only for wood dust but also for miscellaneous small parts and hardware, such as screws, that might be needed for…
Simple, Precise Tapering Jig
February 5, 2008

This tapering jig starts with a base of 3/4-in.-thick plywood, about 8 in. wide by 5 ft. long. Attach a 1-1/2-in.-sq. by 10-in.-long stop to one end. Then install a…
Durable Carbide Scraper Reaches Tight Spots
February 5, 2008

I make scrapers using 3/4-in.-sq. carbide inserts for machining metal. These scrapers excel in corner and edge work because the scraper head is small enough to get into tight areas.…
Two Versatile Miter Sleds
February 4, 2008

In this excerpt from his book "Basic Box Making," Doug Stowe shows how to make two tablesaw accessories that let you cut accurate miters in any size of workpiece.
Backer Block Handles All Cross-Grain Routing
February 4, 2008

This router-table push block, or backer block as I like to call it, stabilizes the workpiece and reduces tearout. It is handy for backing up the cut across the grain,…
The Bench You Love to Love
January 31, 2008

Here's a roundup of the plans, revised plans, blogs, and Knots entries about a remarkably versatile workbench

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