Shoot from the Blue Line

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Shoot from the Blue Line

American Woodworker Editors American Woodworker, AW130, Shooting Board, Shop Tips, Tape, Tricks of the Trade

I use a piece of painter’s tape to mark dadoes when I assemble cabinets. Then I know exactly where to shoot nails or install screws and there aren’t any pencil lines to sand off when I’m finished. I just remove …
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Tape-clamping Small Miters

Pop Wood Editors April 2009 #175, Clamping, Clamps, Miter, Tape, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

When gluing miters for small mouldings, clear packing tape makes an ideal clamp. Begin by placing a strip of tape across the bottom of the joint; this will prevent glue squeeze-out from getting on your bench. As you push the …
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Easy Cord Management

Tom Caspar AW150, Router, Safety, Tape, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade

Trailing along a power cord when I’m routing can really be awkward. All too often, my cord hangs up on a corner of the project or gets tangled around my legs. Adding a dust collection hose, which can run off …
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