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Swinging Rack Adds Wall Space to Garage
December 4, 2007

The double-car garage door severely limits wall space in my garage/woodworking shop. So I created a 4-ft. by 5-ft. swinging tool rack for hanging hand tools, clamps, and accessories. Mounted…
Dry-Erase Panels for Cabinet Doors
December 4, 2007

When I built new cabinets for my workshop, I used white dry-erase boards for the panels in the cabinet doors. Now I can jot down notes and measurements right on…
Put Your Signature on Your Work
December 4, 2007

Here’s a method I developed to sign and date my woodworking. Place a wide strip of masking tape on the area to be signed and write on it with a…
Sacrificial Insert Makes for Cleaner Drilling
December 4, 2007

A drill-press table with a removable insert helps eliminate blowout while drilling.
Mini-Wings for End Tables
December 4, 2007

After my wife clutters, er, I mean, places lots of nice, decorative objects on top of my end table, there is no place left for my drink. That’s what motivated…
Sanding Block for Corners
December 4, 2007

I made this special sanding block to make it easier to clean up inside corners of a box or drawer. The shape was inspired by the profile of a chisel.…
Shopmade Disposable Foam Brushes
December 4, 2007

Here’s a way to make simple disposable foam brushes for glue, paint, stain, or epoxy. Slice strips of foam, then cover one side of the foam with spray adhesive—Elmer’s Craft…
Quick Tip: Refrigerator Puts the Brakes on Runny Glue
December 4, 2007

When you don’t want wood glue to run, put the bottle in a refrigerator for a couple of hours before using it. Cold glue moves slowly, so it runs less.…
Smart Garage Workshop, From the Ground Up
December 1, 2007

From foundation to shop cabinets, how to stretch your dollars and space
Set Up Shop on a Budget
December 1, 2007

How to find bargains and work with fewer tools.

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