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

4 Quick Tips from Issue 273

Check out these 4 workshop tips for sanding discs, cleaning your paint brushes, band saw maintenance, and sweeping away dust at your workstation.

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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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How To Use a Router Inlay Kit

The art of inlaying decorative wooden details into a piece of furniture has been a hallmark of fine craftsmanship for centuries. Today, all you need …

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