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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.
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
A spring handier hold down jig made of a spring, washer, knurled nut, washer, and threaded stem. Read More
Portable drill guides are handy for accurate drilling away from the drill press, but their small bases can make them … Read More
Make better use of your workshop with three practical reader-submitted tips. Build a folding foam mat for cutting plywood, turn … Read More
I made a drill press chip tray that attached to the front of my shop-made table. As I work, I … Read More
I made a self-clamping stand-off block that takes the concept one better. Instead of fiddling with a clamp to attach … Read More
Discover 14 genius woodworking tips from the Woodsmith Shop TV Show, Season 16. Learn clever shop hacks, organization ideas, and … Read More
Turn drapery hooks into inexpensive pegboard storage, use pegboard to drill evenly spaced shelf pin holes, quickly identify bar clamp … Read More
To get the best results when working by hand, it’s important to be comfortable. There are plenty of options, but … Read More
A little dust in the shop is no big deal, but at the router table all that sawdust can get … Read More
Use a socket to control drilling depth, keep pocket-hole joints aligned during assembly, and connect two sanders to a single … Read More
Make your time in the shop a little easier with three practical tips from Woodsmith Issue 280. Learn how to … Read More
