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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.


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

Handy Hardware Solution

Handy Hardware Solution

Creating smooth, even access holes for ventilation and wiring can be a real challenge. Here's a clever way to get … Read More

Installing Woodscrews

Installing Woodscrews

Think you know how to drive woodscrews? Learn these top-notch techniques for making using woodscrews easier and more effective. Read More

Easy Veneered Panels

Easy Veneered Panels

Veneer enhances the look of many projects. Creating small panels is simple if you follow this straightforward technique. Read More

Handy Dust Control Solutions

Handy Dust Control Solutions

Some materials and woodworking tasks can generate clouds of dust. Keep the dust out the air and off the floor … Read More

Easy-To-Make Tapers

Easy-To-Make Tapers

Three simple steps — that's all it takes to get smooth tapers with a band saw. Find out how you … Read More

Two Ways to Trim Edging

Two Ways to Trim Edging

Hardwood edging is a must for concealing and protecting the edges of plywood panels. Here are a couple of great … Read More