Router Bit Nest

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Router Bit Nest

Serge Duclos AW140, Router, Router Bits, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Watching an expensive router bit roll onto the floor is a heartbreaking experience. In the middle of a project, it can be a disaster. I drilled a few 1/2” and 1/4” holes in the edge of a piece of MDF …
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Disposable Drill Press Table

Serge Duclos AW142, Drill Press, epoxy, Tables, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Instead of making disposable inserts for my drill press table, I found that it’s faster and cheaper to make disposable fence/table assemblies. I can use the entire surface of my disposable tables, so I get more life from them. First, …
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Clamp Blocks Plus

Serge Duclos AW144, Bessey, clamp, Clamping, Clamps, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Bessey K-Blocks are great for holding K-clamps in position for glue-ups, but they’re also quite handy for other things. I milled hardwood strips the same dimensions as my K-clamps and use them to raise work pieces for stacked glue-ups. I …
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Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs

Serge Duclos AW159, Bench Dog, Mortise, Shop Tips, Skilled Woodworker, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Tips, Workshop Tips

Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs When I built my workbench, I drilled round bench-dog holes in the top so I didn’t have to cut square mortises. Being a thrifty sort, I didn’t want to shell out for store-bought dogs, so I made …
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Bottle Cap Jig Knobs

Serge Duclos AW140, DIY, Jigs, Jigs and Fixtures, Plywood, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Bottle Cap Jig Knobs I’m always trying to use up scraps and stuff that would otherwise end up in the trash. My latest devices are jig knobs made with plastic bottle caps, which have a grippy surface on their edges.…
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