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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.


Plywood Lift

Plywood Lift

Getting a large sheet of plywood into place for cutting often requires help. This handy helper is always ready to … Read More

Shop-Made Pull

Shop-Made Pull

Want a new look for your shop cabinets and projects? With just a little time and some scrap wood, you … Read More

Plywood Carrying Tote

Plywood Carrying Tote

Don't struggle with a large, heavy piece of plywood. To get a better grip and make it easier to move, … Read More

Outfeed Roller Support Brace

Outfeed Roller Support Brace

Outfeed rollers provide great support but aren’t always that stable. This simple brace is the key to creating a rock-solid … Read More

Layout Tricks for Drawers

Layout Tricks for Drawers

In addition to snug-fitting joinery and smoother operation, drawers present a few unique challenges. Learn some tips for using a … Read More

Jig Saw Secrets

Jig Saw Secrets

A jig saw is a versatile tool for cutting all kinds of materials. But it has a reputation for making … Read More

Working with Plastic

Working with Plastic

Whether it's for jigs and fixtures or a substitute for glass, plastic is a useful shop material. Get professional results … Read More

Problem-Solving Hardware

Problem-Solving Hardware

Threaded inserts are must-have items for building jigs and fixtures as well as connecting furniture components. Here's how to install … Read More

Handy Pegboard Projects

Handy Pegboard Projects

Most likely, you have a pegboard storage rack somewhere. But there's more to this versatile material. Here are four new … Read More

Simple Steps for Perfect Parts

Simple Steps for Perfect Parts

One of the first steps in any project is cutting parts to size. Here are a few ways to get … Read More

Low-Cost Workbench Add-On

Low-Cost Workbench Add-On

Somewhere during the course of building a project, there comes a time when you need a third hand to accomplish … Read More

Craftsman-Style Table Legs

Craftsman-Style Table Legs

Quartersawn oak is a hallmark of Craftsman-style furniture. To get the classic ray fleck on all four faces of thick … Read More

Workbench Stop System

Workbench Stop System

One of the keys to doing accurate work is securing the workpiece so you can concentrate on the task at … Read More

Securing Glass Panes

Securing Glass Panes

Here's a great table saw technique for creating attractive-looking beveled hardwood strips to hold glass panels inside a door or … Read More

Installing High-End Hardware

Installing High-End Hardware

Flush-mounted hardware gives a project a clean, stream-lined look. Here are some tips and tricks to installing it so it … Read More