Golf Tee Finishing Stands
When I’m finishing a project, I support it on small stands. They raise the project off the bench so I can get at its lower edges. I’ve seen stands like…
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Cable-Tie Cord Management
My power tool cords were always in a tangle, so I finally did something about it. All it took was a couple of cable ties; a small standard one and a large resealable one….
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Restoring An Old Plane
An antique dealer’s secret formula for turning gunk into glow. I’ll bet you’ve got an old, tarnished plane sitting somewhere in your shop. Maybe it was your grandfather’s tool–one he…
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Magnetic Clamping Pads
C-clamps can make nasty dents that are tough to sand out. Pads or block will prevent this, but they’re often awkward to hold in place while you tighten the clamps….
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Oops! Talkin’ Trash
One day while disposing trash at the landfill, I discovered a pristine miter saw. It looked perfect—well, almost. The blade was covered with nasty burn marks. I love fixing old tools, so I took the saw home, expecting to recondition …
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