Restoring a Divider: Part 2
Tapping a New Thread When you can’t find the right thumb screw for an old tool (see Part 1 here), your best option is to drill and tap a new hole to accommodate a modern fastener. In the case …
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Table Saw Extension
There’s not enough room in my garage shop for a tablesaw with a 52-in.-capacity rip fence. But no worries—I don’t need one! To make wide cuts, I simply install a shop-made extension that bridges my saw to the wall—and doubles …
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A Simple Headboard
This weekend project lets you show off one dazzling board. True story. I first built a headboard like this years ago using only a miter saw, router, sander and a drill. My shop was just a driveway. The project really …
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Easy Canted Wall Box
Adapted from a 19th-century example, this wall-hung shelf is perfect for displaying your treasures.
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Restoring a Divider – Part 1
I use dividers regularly in my work. They’re indispensable for spacing out and dividing lengths—whether laying out dovetails, bisecting a line by drawing intersecting arcs, or sketching circles and curves. At my school, we have a few old dividers, some…
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