Cable-Tie Cord Management
My power tool cords were always in a tangle, so I finally did something about it. All it took was a couple of cable ties; a small standard one and a large resealable one….
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Magnetic Clamping Pads
C-clamps can make nasty dents that are tough to sand out. Pads or block will prevent this, but they’re often awkward to hold in place while you tighten the clamps….
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Add a Depth Stop to Your Handsaw
To ensure consistent depth of cut when using a backsaw, attach a 1/4-in.-thick piece of wood to one or both sides of the saw, with the wood pressed against the sawback and held in place with jumbo-size binder clips.
Read moreSome Older Drill Presses Can Bore Benchdog Holes
If your drill press has a moveable head, lower the head and pivot it sideways.
Read moreBleaching Wood
Subtract color to add life. There are four types of bleach that woodworkers commonly use: chlorine, two-part wood bleach, oxalic acid and peroxide. Two-part bleach changes the actual color of wood and the other three remove stains. Read on to …
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