Soda Cap Standoffs

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Soda Cap Standoffs

American Woodworker Editors AW145, Finishing, Finishing Techniques, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

When finishing a flat panel, I use plastic soda bottle caps as standoffs to raise the panel above the bench. First, I finish the back side of the panel. Then I set the wet side on the upturned soda caps …
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Part Clamp, Part Cookie

American Woodworker Editors AW145, Bench, Bench Cookie, clamp, Clamping, Clamps, Rockler, Tool Review

Tool: Bench Cookie Shop Now Manufacturer: Rockler MSRP: $12.99 (set of four) These aptly named bench cookies are clever and inexpensive problem solvers. A set of four elevates a board for sanding, routing or staining, while firmly gripping the &#…

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Cheapest Plumbing Ever

American Woodworker Editors AW145, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, water, Workshop Tips

Whenever I need a cup of water or a damp rag, I just turn the spigot on my $3 water jug. That’s much cheaper than plumbing my shop! –O’Neil Long…
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Planer Blade Drawknife

American Woodworker Editors AW145, Curves, Drawknife, Planer, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

My portable planer uses disposable blades. When the first set got dull, I didn’t throw them away–I turned the two blades into very useful drawknives. I wrapped duct tape around the ends of the blades and touched up their cutting …
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