Woodsmith Tips

April 1, 2026

Shop-made Router Bit Depth Gauge

Skip the guesswork when setting router bit depth by making your own simple, shop-built depth gauge. Using a wood block and a few carefully adjusted … Watch Video

Router Jig for Cutting Circles

For this project, I invested some time (not that much, frankly) and materials to make a circle-cutting jig that works better. The main components are …

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Last Week's Tips

This Vise Adds Style and Function to your Workbench

Build a twin-screw skeleton vise with synchronized wooden gears for smooth, even clamping and perfect alignment. This workbench upgrade offers powerful holding strength and precision …

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3 Quick Tips from Issue 276

Check out 3 awesome tips from Woodsmith Issue 276. These quick shop tips include diy ideas for plastic tool protectors, steel gripper push block, and …

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