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Dental Floss Works Glue into Cracks
May 30, 2007

Unwaxed dental floss often comes in handy when I want to work glue into a crack. First, I coat the floss with glue. Then I use the floss to work…
Handsaw Doubles as Sheet-Goods Carrier
May 30, 2007

Plywood sheets often are too large to carry comfortably. There are plywood handling devices available from tool suppliers, but I found a way to transport 4x8 sheet goods using items…
Keep Rare-Earth Magnets in Place
May 30, 2007

Rare-earth magnets are great for holding frequently used accessories near my power tools. For instance, I attach an Allen wrench to the frame of my bandsaw with one of these…
Bench Hook Holds Sharpening Stones
May 15, 2007

Sharpen chisels and plane irons at your workbench with this time-saving workbench accessory
Pennsylvania Man Wins a Shop
May 2, 2007

High school woodworking teacher takes home $5,000 in tools for his essay on why he deserves a new shop
Jig for Side-Hung Drawers
May 1, 2007

Simple router table setup makes wooden drawer slides easy
Self-Centering Mortising Jig
May 1, 2007

This simple design makes on-the-mark mortises every time.
Easy-to-Move Shop Lights
April 5, 2007

If, like me, you are sentenced to work in a dim basement shop, you know there’s always a need for more light. I solved this problem with a few steel…
Yoga Mat Sits Well in Shop
April 5, 2007

A well-worn (or long unused) yoga mat doesn’t have to go into the trash. Most of these mats have a high-tack, almost sticky surface. So a workpiece placed on the…
Rolling Lumber Storage
April 5, 2007

My shop is in a one-car garage and I have always stored my lumber in a spare bedroom. When I had to vacate the bedroom, the idea for this lumber…

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