Quick ID Parts Bin

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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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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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