Woodsmith Tips

March 24, 2022

Fast & Easy Finger Joints with a Router Jig

The flexibility and easy setup of this unique jig makes adding eye-catching elements to your next project a snap. Plus, this jig will make variably-spaced … Watch Video

How to Use Epoxy as a Wood Grain Filler for a Glass-Smooth Finish

Open-grain woods can leave even a carefully applied finish looking textured. Learn how to use clear epoxy as a pore filler to create a flat, …

Read Full Tip

Shop-Made Drawer Guides

These shop-made drawer guides have a simple way of holding the drawer in the opening.

Read Full Tip

---

---

Last Week's Tips

Shop-Built Folding Router Table

This briefcase-sized package transforms into a full-featured benchtop router table in minutes, and folds up for storage just as quick.

Watch Video

3 Woodworking Shop Tips: Router Guide Bushings, Dark Wood Layout & Dust Protection

Keep dust off a magnifying light, make router guide bushings easier to tighten, and create easy-to-see layout lines on dark-colored woods with these three simple …

Read Full Tip