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.


Mortising Machine Clamp

Mortising Machine Clamp

Using a mortising machine can feel a bit like a rough ride in a rodeo at times. This shop-made clamp … Read More

Taming Short Crooked Boards

Taming Short Crooked Boards

Here's a quick way to straighten out those crooked little scraps of lumber that stuff your scrap bin. Read More

Easy Arts & Crafts Details at the Table Saw

Easy Arts & Crafts Details at the Table Saw

You can use your table saw to create distinctive Arts & Crafts details. In this video, Phil Huber shows how … Read More

Top Measuring Tips for Woodworkers

Top Measuring Tips for Woodworkers

Discover simple, time-saving measuring tips for woodworking. Learn how to find center points, improve accuracy with hook rules, and avoid … Read More

PVC Outfeed Roller

PVC Outfeed Roller

An all-purpose shop cart works as a trusty sidekick. Here's a way to get even more use out of it … Read More

Turn Your Angle Grinder Into a Shop-Built Chop Saw

Turn Your Angle Grinder Into a Shop-Built Chop Saw

Take the mundane task of cutting metal with a hacksaw and turn it in to a fun, easy process by … Read More

Sliding Featherboard

Sliding Featherboard

How about having a featherboard that you can use just about anywhere? Boom. Wish granted. Read More

Better Planer Measurement

Better Planer Measurement

Attaching a board to a sled makes planing thin stock easier and gives you better results. The only problem is … Read More

Folding Sawhorse

Folding Sawhorse

A simple, lightweight set of sawhorses are great to have around the shop. And they can be easily taken on … Read More

Anti-Fatigue Shop Mats

Anti-Fatigue Shop Mats

Save your feet, knees, and back by covering up the concrete floor in your shop. You might save a tool … Read More

5 Handy Tool Holders: Drill Press Tool Collector

5 Handy Tool Holders: Drill Press Tool Collector

Whether cutting, drilling, routing, or turning, having the things you need close at hand makes the job easier. Read More

Shop Gadget: 23-Gauge Pin Nailers

Shop Gadget: 23-Gauge Pin Nailers

When you want to install light-duty fasteners that are virtually invisible, here’s a tool that hits the nail right on … Read More

Oneway Multi-Gauge

Oneway Multi-Gauge

Bring machine shop accuracy to your woodworking with this time-saving, multi-function set-up gauge. Read More

How-To: Make A Split Column

How-To: Make A Split Column

These simple decorative turnings can add a bold or subtle detail to a traditional furniture design. Read More

7 Do-It-All Knock-Down Fasteners

7 Do-It-All Knock-Down Fasteners

Here's an answer for all your hardware fastening needs. Read More