Woodsmith Tips

July 29, 2026

Create Custom Routed Picture Frame Moldings with Simple Shop Tools

Learn how to make beautiful custom picture frames with a router table, table saw, and a few common router bits. It's easy to rout decorative … Watch Video

Two Jigs, One Table Saw

Upgrade Your Woodworking Game With a Couple of Top-Notch Joinery Jigs for Your Table Saw!

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4 Woodworking Shop Tips: Sanding Discs, Band Saw Blades & Brush Cleaning

Make shop cleanup and maintenance easier with four clever tips for replacing adhesive sanding discs, soaking finish brushes, cleaning pitch from band saw blades, and …

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How to Cut Grooves and Dadoes with a Table Saw or Router

Grooves and dadoes are two of the most useful joints in woodworking. Learn the difference between them, how to cut each with a table saw …

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Make a Benchtop Sanding Tote

It’s somewhat of an open secret that we workers of wood dislike the sanding process. My own experience proves that when I put care into …

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Last Week's Tips

Ratchet Strap Koozie Corral: The Easiest Way to Keep Straps Organized

The best shop tips are often the simplest. See how an ordinary foam can koozie can keep ratchet straps—and even band clamps—organized, compact, and tangle-free.

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