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I wanted to extend the short tables on my thickness planer, but I don’t have room in my small shop … Read More
Breadboard ends help keep solid-wood panels flat while adding a classic woodworking detail. Learn three joinery methods and how to … Read More
Miter boxes like this Stanley No. 346 function a little differently than most you’ll see today, commercial or shop-made. Read More
Not all squares do the same job. Learn when to reach for a combination square, framing square, machinist square, sliding … Read More
Add colorful inlay details to a woodworking project without cutting and fitting individual pieces of wood. This simple four-step epoxy … Read More
We have a clear penchant for using plywood — more specifically, Baltic birch plywood. It has strength, durability, and stability … Read More
How to drill angled holes on a drill press without having to reset it, using a drill press jig. Read More
A great finish starts long before you open the can. These essential surface-prep tools help remove machine marks, glue, scratches, … Read More
Plywood is a great material; the only drawback, though, is the exposed edging. The remedy to this is hardwood or … Read More
A safer woodshop starts with good planning. These five practical woodworking safety tips address dust, fire hazards, sharp tools, PPE, … Read More
When it comes to miters, I've observed a solution to tame some of the unruliness of this vital joinery technique. … Read More
On these pages, I gathered a number of my boxes. Not a one is perfect, but in considering these, I’ll … Read More
Uneven joints are common when assembling wood frames. A sharp smoothing plane makes quick work of leveling proud rails and … Read More
The CNC Workholding Kit is from MicroJig’s MatchFit line of products. In past Great Gears, we’ve looked at a few … Read More
The key to accurate results is consistency and organization. But you don’t need a huge shop to stay organized. Here … Read More
