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A Shop-Built Mallet Made With Scrap Wood!
A Shop-Built Mallet Made With Scrap Wood!

Build a solid-wood mallet using scrap hardwood and basic tools. Follow along step-by-step to create a durable, shop-made tool perfect … Read More

Using The Versatile Shoulder Plane
Using The Versatile Shoulder Plane

Once you add this handy shoulder plane to your tool chest, you’re sure to find one hundred and one ways … Read More

Putting Your Circular Saw To Work
Putting Your Circular Saw To Work

With the right setup, your circular saw can be a valuable "go-to" tool. Read More

Shop-Made Edge Sander
Shop-Made Edge Sander

This shop-built edge sander makes quick work of tough sanding jobs. Plus, it is constructed from common hardware and materials, … Read More

Dado Caddy
Dado Caddy

A simple way to organize your dado blade set. A few scraps from the wood bin is all it takes … Read More

Band Saw Sled
Band Saw Sled

The band saw makes curved cuts a snap. When it's comes to making square, clean crosscuts, it needs a little … Read More

Get Better Results Drilling Metal
Get Better Results Drilling Metal

Whether it's drilling holes or cutting threads in metal, find out how to get the cleanest results. Read More

Changing Planer Knives
Changing Planer Knives

Follow an easy process to get smooth, flat boards from your planer every time. Read More

Thickness Planer Checkup
Thickness Planer Checkup

After thicknessing hundreds of feet of lumber, your planer could use a once over. This step-by-step approach will have your … Read More

Easy, Accurate Tenon Technique
Easy, Accurate Tenon Technique

The band saw is an ideal tool for creating tenons of almost any size. Once you try this technique, you … Read More

A Better Drill Press Table
A Better Drill Press Table

Even a small, benchtop drill press is a great upgrade for your shop. One way to get even more out … Read More

Tough Drilling Made Easy
Tough Drilling Made Easy

Learn how to drill a centered hole in the end of a dowel with a simple DIY jig. Secure your … Read More