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.


Choosing The Right Glass

Choosing The Right Glass

Wood and Glass can be a very appealing combination. Here's what you need to know to make them work together … Read More

Seamless Plywood Edging

Seamless Plywood Edging

Covering plywood edges with grain-matched hardwood edging is a breeze if you keep a few simple techniques in mind. Read More

Precision Brass Set-Up Blocks

Precision Brass Set-Up Blocks

Accuracy in the shop is easier with the right set-up tools at your fingertips. Read More

Choosing Veneer

Choosing Veneer

There are a lot of reasons to use veneer in a project. The main one being that you can purchase … Read More

Cutting Board Table Saw Runners

Cutting Board Table Saw Runners

If you have an old plastic cutting board that is ready to be retired, don't just throw it away. It … Read More

Smart Phone Utility Case

Smart Phone Utility Case

Put your smart phone to work in the shop. This case will protect the phone while it's helping you set … Read More

Turn Buckets in to Fun Kid’s Furniture

Turn Buckets in to Fun Kid’s Furniture

Join Project Designer and Father of the Year Candidate, John Doyle, on a trip down memory lane as he builds … Read More

Mobile Workbench Upgrade: Foot-Activated Casters Without Warping

Mobile Workbench Upgrade: Foot-Activated Casters Without Warping

Learn how we made our Woodsmith Shop workbench mobile with foot-activated casters, and see the clever fix that prevents twisting … Read More

Portable Tool Rack

Portable Tool Rack

Keep the tools you need most close at hand. These handy racks can be moved anywhere in the shop. Read More

Small Center-Finder

Small Center-Finder

A small center-finder is handy to have around the shop. This one is easy to make and ensures success every … Read More

Sticky Plugs

Sticky Plugs

Cutting plugs is straightforward. A few minutes with a drill press is all it takes to have a bunch of … Read More

Versatile Roller Guide

Versatile Roller Guide

I use a lot of thin stock in my projects. But it can be difficult to rip thin stock to … Read More

Handy Lathe Tool Holder

Handy Lathe Tool Holder

Here's an easy way to keep your turning tools safely close at hand while you work. It's easy to customize … Read More

5 Tapes for the Shop

5 Tapes for the Shop

You may not think of a roll of tape as a woodworking “tool,” but sometimes there’s just no substitute. Whether … Read More

Tips for Setting Up a Mortising Machine

Tips for Setting Up a Mortising Machine

Forming an accurate mortise is the first step in creating strong mortise and tenon joints. Phil Huber shows how to … Read More