Shop-Made Wing Nuts

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Shop-Made Wing Nuts

American Woodworker Editors AW141, DIY, epoxy, Forstner Bit, June 2020 #253, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Wing Nuts

Wooden wing nuts are so much easier on your hands than metal ones. Plus, it’s a great way to use up shop scraps and leftover hex nuts while avoiding a trip to the hardware store. Start with a strip of …
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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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Non-Slip Bench Hook

American Woodworker Editors AW143, Bench, Bench Hook, June 2020 #253, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Planing or scraping parts with angled or mitered ends is tricky. Bench dogs will damage a crisp corner, and clamps get in the way. To hold the work, I use an over-sized bench hook with a new twist: a layer …
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