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Quick tip: How to square a miter gauge
August 11, 2009

A simple way to find out if your tablesaw miter gauge makes a square cut
Sole Power: How to Tune Up an Old Plane
July 21, 2009

Paint remnants, an uneven sole and years of oxidation make for one extensive rehab.
Tuning and Using a Veneer Saw
July 1, 2009

Learn how to sharpen this saw to get great cuts every time
Low-Dust Lubricant for a Table Saw
July 1, 2009

Q: I have an old tablesaw that still works well. But the gears often become clogged with sawdust, which makes them hard to turn. I clean them out, but the…
How to Crown a Plane Iron
February 26, 2009

Adding camber on a plane blade can prevent unsightly ripples in a workpiece.
Quick Tip: Remove Pitch from Blades and Bits
January 29, 2009

To remove built-up pitch on sawblades and router bits, I use a kitchen cleaning product, Dawn Power Dissolver. This product, available at most grocery stores, is designed to remove baked-on…
Quick Tip: Use Pumice to Remove Rust
December 11, 2008

I've used steel wool to remove rust from my saw table, but it's slow going. Finally, I tried a block of pumice, the kind used to clean grills. It works…
When Does a Plane Sole Need Flattening?
November 1, 2008

QUESTION: I have several old cast-iron planes. I flattened their soles when I first got them, but wonder if they will ever need to be reflattened? If so, how often?…
Mastering the Card Scraper
November 1, 2008

This simple tool transforms the way you prepare surfaces.
Hand Tool Skills
July 5, 2008

Free online extras for our newsstand-only publication featuring expert hand-tool advice and demonstrations

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