Woodsmith Tips

February 5, 2026

Build Two Essential Router Jigs for Accurate Joinery

Build better joinery with two clever shop-made router jigs. In this Woodsmith Shop video, learn how to trim perfect miters and rout accurate tenons using … Watch Video

Clip-On Racks For Clamps and Bench Dogs

I made the ShopNotes Knock-Down Workbench from Woodsmith Plans. To make using the bench even easier, I made a couple of racks to hold bench …

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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 …

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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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