Glove Finger Chisel Protectors

American Woodworker Editors AW144, Chisels, Safety, Safety Techniques, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Here’s a simple way to protect your chisels from getting nicked and rusty rattling around in your toolbox. Just cut the fingers off some old leather work gloves. Poke holes with an awl at the open end, and thread a …
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Workshop Tip: Open blast gates without bending and reaching

FineWoodworking blast gate, Dust Collection Accessories, Making Shop Tools and Accessories, Safety, Workshop Tips

Flexible tubing and cord makes the mechanism easier to operate.

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ISOtunes FREE Aware Review

Collin Knoff Hearing Protection, ISOtunes, Safety, Tool Reviews

Tool: FREE Aware Bluetooth Earbuds Shop Now Manufacturer: ISOtunes MSRP:$199.99 I’ve written before about the impressive ISOtunes Aware headphones, which use a built-in microphone that allows the user to hear their environment while prevent…

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Workshop tip: Simple planer sled for short or thin pieces

FineWoodworking Planer Sled, Planers, Safety, Woodworking Jigs, Workshop Safety

MDF base and thin rails make it possible to plane small parts.

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Stories from Grandpa’s Workshop: Past Its Expiration Date

Highland Staff All, Featured Products, Finishing, new wood finishing book, Safety, Shellac, wood finishing, Woodworking Projects, Woodworking Tips

For the March 2022 issue of Wood News Online, Bob Rummer discusses the shelf life of wood finishing products and offers some tips and advice: When we are tempted to use old finishes, I think several factors come into play. Sometimes we don’t really know how old our finish may be. When I look at […]

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