Shop Tips

Recent Shop Tips Stories

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  Use a miter gauge to guide a tablesaw sled

  April 3, 2023

  This system is robust, adjustable, and keeps the fence square to the blade.

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  Add a height dial to your table saw

  March 27, 2023

  Eliminate the need for numerous test cuts with a simple wooden pointer and a masonite ring.

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  Threaded lids using PVC fittings

  March 23, 2023

  Sometimes the best methods are the ones in plain sight.

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  Hide steel tubes in thin shelves to prevent sagging

  March 20, 2023

  Drop-em into dadoes and glue on some edging for strong shelves.

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  Quick fix for a bent or damaged saw tooth

  March 13, 2023

  A few strokes on a diamond stone is all it takes.

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  Chalkboard eraser makes a versatile sanding block

  March 6, 2023

  The shape, the texture, and even the hard side all come in handy for different tasks.

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  Easy to build router table

  February 23, 2023

  Larissa Huff's router table features a versatile and effective design that won't rob you of time or materials

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  Workshop tip: Bevel decorative pins on your crosscut sled

  February 13, 2023

  Angle jig makes it easier to cut multiple beveled pegs on the tablesaw.

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  Workshop tip: Drawing bow borrows tent-rope tightener

  February 6, 2023

  Shopmade clips help the bowstring stay in place.

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  Workshop tip: Rotating mount makes carving easier

  January 30, 2023

  Simple mounting jig lets you rotate a workpiece quickly to any angle.