Perfect Glue Bottle

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Perfect Glue Bottle

American Woodworker Editors AW140, DIY, Glue, Storage, Sustainable Woodworking, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade

I buy glue in gallon jugs and, having tried about every glue bottle on the market, I thought I would never find the perfect one. My search ended while washing dishes with my wife one evening. The dish-soap bottle was …
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Mop Pad Jaws

American Woodworker Editors AW140, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Vise, Workholding, Workshop Tips

Frustrated with my vise’s inability to hold odd-shaped pieces, I tried many solutions: v-notched face plates, cork, bubble wrap, leather, etc., but to no avail. One day I pulled an old mop out of the trash. I peeled off its …
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Quick ID Parts Bin

American Woodworker Editors AW140, Hardware, Shop Storage, Storage, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Like most people, I keep lots of different screws, bolts, nails, washers, and other small parts in bins. Instead of paper labels, I hot glue a sample of the actual part on the outside of the bin. It’s much easier …
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Router Bit Caddy

John English AW140, Beginner Woodworking, I Can Do That, June 2020 #253, Projects, Router, Router Bits, Shop Projects, Shop Storage, Storage, Tool Storage, Weekend Project

Separate, sort, and see your collection With just five different parts to make, this easy-to-build caddy accommodates bits with both 1/2″ and 1/4″ shafts. It can be customized to handle just about any collection. Long bits have plenty of ro…

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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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