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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.
Set accurate sharpening angles with a digital gauge, keep a pin nailer perpendicular, mark consistent dovetail baselines, and keep a … Read More
Need to hold an awkward project steady, save leftover paint, or keep glue ready for brushing? These three clever Woodsmith … Read More
Not all table saw blades leave the same results when cutting grooves and dadoes. Woodpeckers Ultra-Shear grooving blades use a … Read More
Put four practical shop tips from Woodsmith Issue 275 to work. Learn a simple trick for table saw dust collection, … Read More
Protect your chisels, get a better grip on rough lumber, and make wooden tool handles more comfortable. These three reader-submitted … Read More
Upgrade your tabletop CNC with a sturdy base, storage drawer, table extension, and replaceable spoilboard. Designed around the Next Wave … Read More
Drill guides all share one annoying flaw. With their small bases, they tend to tip over easily, which invariably moves … Read More
Large plywood sheets can be awkward to store, move, and cut. These shop-tested tips make handling sheet goods easier and … Read More
Get more grip when tightening clamps, extend the useful life of steel wool, and build a simple wall-mounted holder to … Read More
Carbon Method provided me with two kits: the prep kit shown above and the carbon coating kit. - Rob Petrie Read More
Not all shop brooms and brushes are created equal. Learn which bristle materials and brush styles work best for sweeping … Read More
Improve shop air quality with a roll-around air cleaner. Plus, learn dust control strategies, shop safety tips, and how to … Read More
Make cleaner miter cuts on small parts, lay out large arcs with a shop-made bow, keep CA glue caps from … Read More
While the strange and wonderful tools would make for an interesting topic, for this article, the ShopNotes staff shares the … Read More
Need to temporarily hold two woodworking parts together without clamps, screws, or double-sided tape? This simple trick combines painter’s tape, … Read More
