PVC Lumber Storage

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PVC Lumber Storage

American Woodworker Editors AW143, Lumber, PVC, Shop Storage, Storage, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

In need of some quick lumber storage, I rummaged around my shop for a solution. I discovered a length of PVC pipe left over from a plumbing job and cut it into three 12″ pieces. I also found some 1/2″ …
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Task Light Retro-Fit

American Woodworker Editors AW143, DIY, Lighting, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

I made a go-anywhere task light by retrofitting an old, broken fixture with a new, battery-powered LED light. First, I removed the cord and inner workings from the task light. Then I screwed a plywood disc into the light’s …
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Template Routing

Lonnie Bird AW143, Jigs and Fixtures, Router, Router Basics, Routing Templates, Techniques, Woodworking Basics

Simple to advanced methods for precisely duplicating parts. No other method for shaping is as fast or efficient as template routing. It works like this: the part to be shaped is fastened to the template; the router follows the template …
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Rolling Scrap Bin

American Woodworker Editors AW143, Plywood, Shop Scrap, Shop Storage, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Who says you can’t put a square peg in a round hole? My scrap bin is made from round cardboard tubes made for concrete forms. These tubes are available at home centers; they’re durable, come in various diameters, and are …
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