Woodsmith Tips

November 5, 2025

Build a Rotary Tool Workstation

This support is just a piece of hardwood with a hex nut in it to hold the rotary tool. It clamps into a vise and … Watch Video

DIY Drill Press Dust Collection: Simple Chip Tray

Keep chips and shavings off your drill press table and shop floor with this easy-to-build plywood chip tray that connects to your shop vacuum.

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Last Week's Tips

It’s About Time... to Build a Clock!

Learn how to build three unique clocks from The Woodsmith Shop—a Craftsman mantel clock, a Stickley-inspired design, and a modern sunburst wall clock. Perfect weekend …

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Tips For Producing Identical Parts

The key to accurate results is consistency and organization. But you don’t need a huge shop to stay organized. Here are five tips you can …

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