In the Shop

Whether it’s a simple trick for holding a workpiece better, or a way to get a little more from your dust collector, we’ve gathered some of the best shop tips here.


Safer Crosscuts With a Stand-Off Block

Safer Crosscuts With a Stand-Off Block

I made a self-clamping stand-off block that takes the concept one better. Instead of fiddling with a clamp to attach … Read More

Genius Woodworking Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner | Woodsmith Shop Season 16

Genius Woodworking Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner | Woodsmith Shop Season 16

Discover 14 genius woodworking tips from the Woodsmith Shop TV Show, Season 16. Learn clever shop hacks, organization ideas, and … Read More

4 Quick Tips From Issue 281

4 Quick Tips From Issue 281

Check out these 4 awesome tips submitted by Woodsmith readers and woodworkers just like you! Read More

How to Make a Toggle Clamp Vise

How to Make a Toggle Clamp Vise

To get the best results when working by hand, it’s important to be comfortable. There are plenty of options, but … Read More

Try This Dust-Free Routing Tip

Try This Dust-Free Routing Tip

A little dust in the shop is no big deal, but at the router table all that sawdust can get … Read More

3 Woodworking Tips From Issue #279

3 Woodworking Tips From Issue #279

Check out some cool tips for drilling, clamping, and dust collection by woodworkers in the community. Read More

3 Quick Tips From Issue #280

3 Quick Tips From Issue #280

DIY bit bearings, smart ways to tame cords and hoses, and a dab of putty to keep your nails from … Read More

Clever Woodshop Hacks from the Pros | Woodsmith Shop Season 18

Clever Woodshop Hacks from the Pros | Woodsmith Shop Season 18

Level up your woodworking skills with expert tips and clever shop solutions from Season 18 of the Woodsmith Shop TV … Read More

Woodworking Tip: Push Pad Upgrade

Woodworking Tip: Push Pad Upgrade

Upgrade push blocks for rough-sawn lumber with truss plates—better grip, longer life, and easy DIY installation for safer jointer work. Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 43

Quick Tips Vol. 43

A Quartet of Tips To Make Shop Life Easier. Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 46

Quick Tips Vol. 46

Two Tips To Use In Your Shop Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 45

Quick Tips Vol. 45

A Trio of Tips that will Make Shop Life Easier. Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 44

Quick Tips Vol. 44

Four Tips To Make Shop-Life Better. Read More

Panel Cart Workstation

Panel Cart Workstation

This Cart Makes it Easy to Cut Plywood to Size in Stages. Read More

Shop-Made Cord Reel

Shop-Made Cord Reel

A Handful of Scraps Will Let You Make A Simple Reel For Taming Extension Cords. Read More