Lathe Tool Wedgie

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Lathe Tool Wedgie

American Woodworker Editors AW134, Lathe, Shop Storage, Storage, Techniques, Tool Storage, Tricks of the Trade, Turning, Turning Techniques, Workshop Tips

My lathe tool rack is based on a fishing rod rack that I made some time ago. Made from 3/4-in.-thick walnut, it measures 3-1/8-in. by 10-in. by 30- in. I made the matching front and back tool supports by ripping …
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Better Blade Tensioner

American Woodworker Editors AW163, band saw, blade care, Shop Tips, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

My bandsaw’s blade-tensioning system used to be wobbly and difficult to turn. Instead of shelling out for a quick-release lever, I came up with this simple, inexpensive fix. To stabilize the long adjustment rod, I made a guide for it …
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Crosscut Sled Upgrade

American Woodworker Editors AW151, crosscut, Rockler, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Adding a hold-down to my shop-made crosscut sled makes the sled easier and safer to use. My parts don’t slip and my fingers are far from the blade because I don’t have to hold the workpiece. The hold-down swivels so …
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Paint Mixer from Broken Caulking Gun

Pop Wood Editors November 2007, Paint, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

When I needed to mix two different paint colors to create a new one, I came up with the idea of removing the rod from my broken caulking gun and mounting it in my drill to serve as a paint …
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