In the Shop

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.


4 Woodworking Shop Tips: Pegboard Hooks, Workbench Mats & Tool Storage

4 Woodworking Shop Tips: Pegboard Hooks, Workbench Mats & Tool Storage

Replace awkward pegboard hooks with simple dowels, reuse plastic yard signs during assembly, protect project parts with a carpeted bench … Read More

4 Clever Woodworking Shop Tips: Chopsticks, Ratchet Straps & Small Parts

4 Clever Woodworking Shop Tips: Chopsticks, Ratchet Straps & Small Parts

Put leftover chopsticks to work mixing finishes and epoxy, organize ratchet straps with a can koozie, flag tiny parts with … Read More

Putting A Point on Dowels

Putting A Point on Dowels

A Clever Way to Put a Point on A Dowel. Read More

3 Quick Woodworking Tips & Clever Workshop Tricks

3 Quick Woodworking Tips & Clever Workshop Tricks

Make your time in the workshop easier with three simple woodworking tricks for installing screws, sizing dowels, and sanding tight … Read More

Skateboard Helper

Skateboard Helper

This is an Easy Way to Move Plywood around The Shop. Read More

4 Woodworking Shop Tips: Clamps, Finishing Brushes & Pegboard Storage

4 Woodworking Shop Tips: Clamps, Finishing Brushes & Pegboard Storage

Make everyday shop tasks easier with four simple woodworking tips for identifying clamp capacity, storing foam brushes between finish coats, … Read More

Sawhorse Mounted Power Strip

Sawhorse Mounted Power Strip

This simple tip will help you add electricity to your sawhorses without leaving a cord dangling around to trip over. Read More

4 Woodworking Shop Tips: Chamfering, Beeswax & Setup Blocks

4 Woodworking Shop Tips: Chamfering, Beeswax & Setup Blocks

Chamfer thin workpieces with a card scraper sharpening guide, keep beeswax handy, protect pipe clamps during glue-ups, and use inexpensive … Read More

Make Your Own Perfectly Matched Plywood Edge Veneer

Make Your Own Perfectly Matched Plywood Edge Veneer

Plywood is a wonderful material for building cabinets, cases, and even tabletops, but it can be a bit of a … Read More

Hardwood Z-Clips

Hardwood Z-Clips

Accounting for the ways wood moves is one thing that often crosses my mind when working on a project. The … Read More

4 Woodworking Shop Tips: Plywood Inserts, Pegboard Hooks & Shooting Planes

4 Woodworking Shop Tips: Plywood Inserts, Pegboard Hooks & Shooting Planes

Prevent plywood from splitting when installing threaded inserts, make loose pegboard hooks fit better, add a temporary grip to your … Read More

3 Woodworking Shop Tips: Epoxy Spreader, Band Saw Push Stick & Chalk Removal

3 Woodworking Shop Tips: Epoxy Spreader, Band Saw Push Stick & Chalk Removal

Put old mini blinds to work as epoxy spreaders, keep your resawing push stick within reach, and remove stubborn chalk … Read More

A Cool Parts Organizer

A Cool Parts Organizer

This divided tray of historical significance can do a great job of corralling small bits of hardware and minimize the … Read More

Simple Miter Saw Holddown

Simple Miter Saw Holddown

The miter saw is great for cutting down larger pieces of wood, but it can be a challenge to safely … Read More

4 Woodworking Shop Tips: Router Lift, Band Saw & Plywood Storage

4 Woodworking Shop Tips: Router Lift, Band Saw & Plywood Storage

Speed up router lift adjustments, prevent thin plywood from sagging, remember to tension your band saw blade, and protect sheet … Read More