Woodsmith Tips

January 19, 2017

Mix Wood Stains and Finishes with a Drill | Easy Shop Tip

Mix wood stain and finish quickly with a simple eye bolt and cordless drill. This easy shop trick helps blend settled pigments for consistent results. Watch Video

How to Cut Through Mortises on a Table Saw

Skip the drilling and chopping. This clever table saw technique creates clean, square through mortises by cutting matching dadoes before the workpiece is glued together.

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Box Joint Jig Helper

One of the challenges in cutting box joints at the table saw is seeing what's actually happening. Here's a clever way to get a better …

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Handscrew Clamps: 4 Clever Uses for Woodworking

Wooden handscrew clamps do more than hold glueups. Discover clever ways to grip small parts, support boards, and improve workholding in your shop.

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