Mix-O-Matic
For thorough mixing, a powered paddle is the way to go. Here’s an easy way to make one from a 3/8″ dowel rod. First, cut a slot in the end of the dowel. To do this, attach a fence to …
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Mix Sand Into Finish to Stabilize Mattress on Platform Bed
To prevent a mattress from sliding around on a platform bed, mix a nonskid additive into some of the finish used on the bed and apply it to the platform with a roller.
Read moreCustomary Marks
These furniture maker’s symbols are an international language. They have been used for generations because they’re easy to make and easy to understand. A board’s working face and edge are the surfaces that all measurements are taken from. This &…
Read moreQuick-Release Hose Clamp
I have a couple tools from which I frequently remove the dust collector hoses. I got tired of getting out my screwdriver and cranking out the adjustment bolt every time. After a bit of experimenting I came up with this …
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Dado Width Adjustor
I cut dados for a tight fit. When I make them too tight, I use a jig that I call a Dado Tuner. The sole is 1⁄2” Baltic birch plywood, measuring 41⁄2“ x …
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