Woodsmith Tips

September 3, 2015

2-in-1 Tool Guide

To make accurate cuts and crisp joinery in plywood, turn to your circular saw and router. Then make this versatile guide to guarantee dead-on results. Watch Video

Compact Router Table: A Space-Saving Band Saw Upgrade

No room for a dedicated router table? This compact, shop-made design mounts a palm router to your band saw, giving you a convenient routing station …

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