Woodsmith Tips

March 19, 2020

How to Repair Broken Waterstones

If you've ever had a sharpening stone break, you know how heartbreaking it feels. We had two break recently. It may feel like it's just … Watch Video

DIY Vise Jaw Faces: Easy, Interchangeable Wood Inserts

Protect your workpieces with replaceable vise jaw faces. These simple plywood inserts use T-slots for quick changes between three gripping surfaces.

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Last Week's Tips

Cut Perfect Mortises with a Plunge Router Mortising Jig

Turn your plunge router into a precision mortising tool. This shop-built jig controls the position, length, and depth for clean, repeatable mortises.

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2 Woodworking Tips: Workbench Power & Clamping Angled Parts

Keep a power outlet from sliding around your workbench, and use an angled cutoff as a custom clamping block. These two Woodsmith reader tips offer …

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