Woodsmith Tips

November 25, 2025

Upgrade a Portable Drill Guide for Better Stability & Accuracy

Portable drill guides are handy for accurate drilling away from the drill press, but their small bases can make them unstable. This simple plywood upgrade … Watch Video

3 Clever Woodworking Shop Ideas: Folding Cutting Mat, Planer Top & Wood Filler

Make better use of your workshop with three practical reader-submitted tips. Build a folding foam mat for cutting plywood, turn your planer into an extra …

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Last Week's Tips

Build Stacking Sawhorses from a Single Sheet of Plywood

A simple system of interlocking tabs and notches makes this set of stacking sawhorses as sturdy as they are versatile.

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5 Essential Woodshop Safety Tips for Woodworkers

A safer woodshop starts with good planning. These five practical woodworking safety tips address dust, fire hazards, sharp tools, PPE, and safer power tool setups.

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