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.


Pair of Opposites - 50 Bowls in 50 Weeks Challenge

Pair of Opposites - 50 Bowls in 50 Weeks Challenge

The outside shape of a bowl doesn't have to echo the inside shape. this pair of bowls are a study … Read More

Staved Cypress Planter - 50 Bowls Challenge

Staved Cypress Planter - 50 Bowls Challenge

Staved construction and a peened copper hoop make for a unique skill building planter project. Read More

Hideaway Overhead Storage

Hideaway Overhead Storage

A safe home for small pieces that are waiting to be used in a future project. Read More

Desk Bowl — 50 Vessels, 50 Weeks

Desk Bowl — 50 Vessels, 50 Weeks

A carved organizer keeps office work necessities close at hand. Read More

Quick Tips — Simple Fixes

Quick Tips — Simple Fixes

Three simple things that make life in the shop better. Read More

Great Gear: First Look at the Shaper Origin

Great Gear: First Look at the Shaper Origin

A first look at the Shaper Origin - A handheld CNC that can do everything a conventional CNC can do! Read More

5 COOL WOODWORKING TOOLS

5 COOL WOODWORKING TOOLS

These woodworking tools make shop time fun. Read More

Tips For Working With Plywood

Tips For Working With Plywood

Working with large sheets of plywood just got much easier using these simple tricks for accurate layout, cuts, and assembly. Read More

Buttons For Feet

Buttons For Feet

A quick, easy way to lift a small project off the surface. Read More

Build a DIY Kids Activity Table and Chairs

Build a DIY Kids Activity Table and Chairs

Looking for a fun project you can do for your kids? Join Project Designer, John Doyle, on a trip down … Read More

50 weeks, 50 vessels

50 weeks, 50 vessels

As a fun little challenge, we challenged our staff of designers, editors, illustrators, and builders to a 50 week, 50 … Read More

Vice Face Replacements

Vice Face Replacements

Replaceable wood insert protect all the things you need a firm grip on. Read More

Quick Tips — Safe Sanding & More

Quick Tips — Safe Sanding & More

A couple of tips that help make the shop safe and hassle-free. Read More

Preventing Tearout From Your Jigsaw

Preventing Tearout From Your Jigsaw

The jigsaw is a versatile tool and has a place in every shop, but it does have a reputation for … Read More

Scissor Jack Outfeed Support

Scissor Jack Outfeed Support

Your planer, table saw, band saw, router table and other tools can all benefit from extra workpiece support from time … Read More