Woodsmith Tips

June 16, 2025

A Shop-Built Mallet Made With Scrap Wood!

Build a solid-wood mallet using scrap hardwood and basic tools. Follow along step-by-step to create a durable, shop-made tool perfect for joinery and assembly work. Watch Video

4 Clever Woodworking Tips: Sanding Strips, Dust Shield & Painter's Points

Reinforce sandpaper for sanding curves, read metric and imperial measurements on one rule, catch overhead drilling dust, and support workpieces while finish dries. These four …

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Last Week's Tips

Build These Two Game-Changing Shop Organizers

Declutter your workshop with these two space-saving storage projects: a router cabinet with a drop-down work surface and a wall-mounted table saw accessory cabinet.

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I-Beam Drill Press Table

A handy jig for your drill press that let's you drill safely and keep the area clean.

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