Woodsmith Tips

July 21, 2022

Shop-Made Circular Saw Crosscut Jig

When making a crosscut with a circular saw, I always use a a simple, shop-made jig, like this one, to ensure clean, square cuts. Watch Video

Pinned Mortise and Tenon Joinery: How to Pin & Drawbore Joints

Wooden pins add strength and traditional detail to mortise and tenon joinery. Learn how to size, locate, install, and trim pins, plus how to make …

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Last Week's Tips

Mobile Workbench Upgrade: Foot-Activated Casters Without Warping

Learn how we made our Woodsmith Shop workbench mobile with foot-activated casters, and see the clever fix that prevents twisting and strain on the base.

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Shop-Made Inlay Banding

Even very small scraps of exotic hardwoods can be put to good use in a decorative pattern of inlay banding.

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