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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.


Homebrew Gap Filler

Homebrew Gap Filler

Here are a couple of quick and easy solutions for fixing natural blemishes in wood that will perk up the … Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 25

Quick Tips Vol. 25

Sawing, Clamping, Sanding Oh My! Read More

Temporary Drawer Pulls

Temporary Drawer Pulls

Here is a quick tip that can help you avoid a sticky situation while you are assembling a project or … Read More

3 "Found" Layout Tools

3 "Found" Layout Tools

Layout tools are often an overlooked group in the workshop, but they don't have to be complex or expensive. Here … Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 24

Quick Tips Vol. 24

These Little Tips will make you want to stay in your Shop 24/7/365 Read More

Hinge Mortise Fix

Hinge Mortise Fix

Even the best woodworkers make mistakes. In this case, Phil cut the mortise for his hinge a little too deep, … Read More

Quick Tips Vol.23

Quick Tips Vol.23

Here are a few quick and easy woodworking tips that make your woodshop time more pleasant. Read More

Creating Wood Patches

Creating Wood Patches

As you probably already know, when you are working with wood you often come across defects like loose knots that … Read More

Bench Top Plans Stand

Bench Top Plans Stand

Keep your project plans close by with this simple stand. Read More

Scroll Saw Blade Changing Support

Scroll Saw Blade Changing Support

This simple board lends a hand while you move the blade on your scroll saw. Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 22

Quick Tips Vol. 22

Here are some tips that make time in the shop go smoother. Read More

Tapes for the Shop: Part 2

Tapes for the Shop: Part 2

Here's a couple more tapes that make life easier in the shop. Read More

Tapes for the Shop: Part 1

Tapes for the Shop: Part 1

Tape in the shop can be used for a lot more than just sticking things in place Read More

Creative Clamping Solutions

Creative Clamping Solutions

This low-tech way of holding workpieces on the bench works just fine. Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 21

Quick Tips Vol. 21

Here are four tips that will make you want to spend more time hanging out in your shop. Read More