Woodsmith Tips

January 11, 2024

How to Cut Plastic Laminate Safely on a Table Saw

Plastic laminate is easy to cut on the table saw, but its thin edge can slip underneath the rip fence. This quick shop tip uses … Watch Video

Shop-Made Roller Stand

Here's a Simple Way to Support Long Boards While Ripping Them at the Table Saw.

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S-Shaped Bench Dog

These oddly shaped dogs can be handy accessories to use with your workbench to securely hold onto a workpiece but also be able to quickly …

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4 Woodworking Shop Tips: Clamps, Finishing Brushes & Pegboard Storage

Make everyday shop tasks easier with four simple woodworking tips for identifying clamp capacity, storing foam brushes between finish coats, tightening loose pegboard hooks, and …

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