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Build A Classic Sawhorse
January 9, 2007

Splayed legs and strong joinery provide a sturdy base for your workshop
18th-Century Style Sawhorse
January 9, 2007

Based on examples in the historic cabinet shop at Colonial Williamsburg, this sturdy shop staple features fine joinery and a stout design
Stop Collar Makes it Easier to Dress a Grinding Wheel
December 11, 2006

I use a single-point diamond dresser to maintain the wheels on my bench grinder. To make the process easier, I slip a shaft collar on the dresser and use the…
Vinyl Glove Preserves Finish
December 11, 2006

A quick way to prepare finish or paint for overnight storage is to stretch a vinyl glove over the top of the can. To include a brush, cut the top…
Adjustable Support for Installing Upper Cabinets
December 11, 2006

Scott Gibson's July/August 2006 article, "A Woodworker's Kitchen," shows a temporary shelf to support the upper cabinets during installation. I use a similar support, but mine is adjustable, so I…
Nonslip Push Stick
December 11, 2006

When I used my ordinary push stick on a tablesaw, I had good control in the north/south direction but less in the east/west direction, especially when trying to keep small…
Loose Screw Magnet
December 11, 2006

I sometimes put a rare-earth magnet in my shirt pocket when I have to drive a bunch of screws. It allows me to keep a small handful of screws clinging…
Low-Cost Bed Extension for a Small Lathe
December 11, 2006

To turn bedposts, you need a long-bed lathe-an expensive tool that uses lots of floor space. For less than $100, I made this bed extension for my midi-lathe. When not…
Wall-Mounted Clamp Rack Makes Panel Glue-Ups Quick and Easy
December 7, 2006

With this clamp rack always set up and ready to go, I can edge-glue 3/4-in.-thick boards in no time. And because the rack mounts almost flat to a wall, it…
Raise a Panel With a Straight Router Bit
November 21, 2006

This router fixture is great for quickly and safely beveling panels. It's made from 3/4-in plywood and some scraps. Its table is hinged and adjusts via a slotted support arm…

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