Woodsmith Tips

October 8, 2025

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. Watch Video

4 Quick Tips From Issue 281

Check out these 4 awesome tips submitted by Woodsmith readers and woodworkers just like you!

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Last Week's Tips

Building a Mobile Lumber Cart

As woodworkers, we all tend to hoard small cutoffs that might, one day, become useful. Bryan and Phil walk us through upgrading your shop storage …

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Using Tape to Mark Dovetails

Making the first half of the joint is simple enough with a bevel gauge or dovetail jig, but its mate needs to be marked directly. …

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