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When I’m knee-deep into a project, my workbench can get pretty cluttered. If I need a space to temporarily mount a portable tool or jig, like my dovetail jig shown above, there’s often no room to be found. I came up with the perfect solution using my table saw’s fence …
Mobile Light Stand I recently replaced a rolling desk chair that had several tears in the seat fabric. Since the wheeled pedestal of the chair was still in perfect working condition, I decided to repurpose it and create this mobile light stand for my halogen shop light. After removing the …
The woodworking vise on my workbench doesn’t have a quick-release feature. This can make it a little slow to adjust. To speed up the process when securing a workpiece using bench dogs, I came up with the simple accessory shown above. It allows me to hold a workpiece between it …
Due to their awkward shape and varying sizes, handscrews aren’t the easiest shop accessories to store and keep organized. As storage options, I’ve tried everything from a heavy-duty hook on the wall to tucking them away in a drawer. But neither alternative met my criteria for convenience and order. As …
Workbench space is at a premium in my small shop. So permanently attaching bench-mounted tools (like my grinder) in a convenient position at the front edge of the bench is not an option. Instead, I made a simple pull-out platform that allows me to slide my grinder to the front …
In addition to creating funriture and shop projects, the folks at Woodsmith know how to put cleverly designed jigs to work. On this episode, John, Logan, and Phil their experiece in making and using jigs both for the magazine and TV show as well as their home shops. Although it's …
There's nothing quite like the clear-eyed vision of hindsight. In this episode, Logan, Dillon and Phil reminisce about their home shops and what they wish were different. Dillon is working on setting up a shop in his basement and is considering the tools and equipment he wants as well as …
Using your hand to hold a workpiece against the fence of a miter saw can be a dangerous proposition. Especially if the workpiece is small or needs to be held at an angle (like the crown molding shown above). To assist in a situations like this, I designed this dual …
It’s funny how sometimes the little things make all the difference in the world. Take the five woodworking tools on these two pages for instance. You can perform most woodworking tasks without them. But the increased level of safety, convenience, or comfort these tools can add makes them well worth …
Working with plywood is always an adventure. The large size of the sheets isn’t easy to handle in my small shop. This means that I’m often left wrestling these sheets in the garage and breaking them down there. But, just because you’re working with large sheets doesn’t mean that you …
Get the step-by-step plans to build this Router Mortising Jig from WoodsmithPlans.com. The key to precise results is guiding the plunge router accurately so the sides of the mortise end up perfectly smooth, straight, and parallel to the faces of the workpiece. This mortising jig is the way to go. …
Workbench Power Willie Elizardo of Zeeland, Michigan, was having problems with the power strip on his bench always getting knocked around. He found the perfect solution while putting up the Christmas lights: An outdoor power bank with a stake that fits the dog holes of his bench. Angled Parts Bill …
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My sanding discs always ended up floating around loose in the bottom of a workbench drawer. To help keep my discs better organized, I made the wall-mounted storage unit you see above. The Parts The case is just a plywood box made using rabbets and dadoes. The sides and middle …
I recently made a new workbench for my shop. The top consisted of several layers of MDF. After gluing the MDF panels together, I was faced with the task of trimming the ends to length. The benchtop was too big and heavy to run through the table saw. And it …
