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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.


Hardwood Z-Clips

Hardwood Z-Clips

Accounting for the ways wood moves is one thing that often crosses my mind when working on a project. The … Read More

Quick Tips Volume 33

Quick Tips Volume 33

Here Are Some Tips That Make Life Easier In Your Shop. Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 32

Quick Tips Vol. 32

Three Tips that Help Around the Shop. Read More

A Cool Parts Organizer

A Cool Parts Organizer

This divided tray of historical significance can do a great job of corralling small bits of hardware and minimize the … Read More

Scissor Jack Stand for Precise Control

Scissor Jack Stand for Precise Control

Here's a Clever Way to Provide Outfeed Support. Read More

Simple Miter Saw Holddown

Simple Miter Saw Holddown

The miter saw is great for cutting down larger pieces of wood, but it can be a challenge to safely … Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 31

Quick Tips Vol. 31

Here are some Clever Tips sent to us from Clever People Read More

Accessory Shelf

Accessory Shelf

Adding A Small Worksurface can be a Big Deal in your Shop Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 30

Quick Tips Vol. 30

Here are some Tips you can use every day in your Shop. Read More

Shop-Made Rule Holder

Shop-Made Rule Holder

Here's an easy way to keep all your rulers clean and close by. Read More

Dowel Sizing

Dowel Sizing

If you've ever tried to match up a dowel to a Forstner bit, you know it can be a challenge. … Read More

Quick Tips Volume 29

Quick Tips Volume 29

Here are some Tips that make Everyday Life in the Shop Easier Read More

Routing Stopped Grooves

Routing Stopped Grooves

Phil has a few handy tips and tricks to make routing stopped grooves for wood drawer runners in mating pieces … Read More

Miter Saw Micro-Adjust Stop Block

Miter Saw Micro-Adjust Stop Block

The miter saw is my main crosscutter, but making small adjustments on the piece being cut isn’t easy. The stop … Read More

Bench Standoffs

Bench Standoffs

These Standoffs Allows you to safely Cut Large Material without Damaging the Surface of your Workbench Read More