Woodsmith Tips

January 28, 2026

Woodworking Dust Control Made Easy | Build a Shop Air Cleaner

Improve shop air quality with a roll-around air cleaner. Plus, learn dust control strategies, shop safety tips, and how to reduce airborne particles in your … Watch Video

How To Flatten Box Bottoms

I was making some canisters from tree branches and needed a way to flatten the bottom. My technique derives from metalworking. -Harold Ebbletrap Potter, Wisconsin

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A Knock-Down Workbench That Can Go Anywhere!

Turn a single sheet of plywood and a few pieces of hardware into a portable workbench that “knocks down” for compact storage.

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DIY Adjustable Bench Dogs

I use bench dogs a lot while I'm working in my shop, and I’ve made my own “customized” dogs (pictured at right) to give me …

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