No More Loose Drawer Knobs

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No More Loose Drawer Knobs

American Woodworker Editors AW132, Drawer Pull, Drawers, Drilling, Knobs, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Drawer knobs that work loose and spin around drive me crazy. So instead of drilling a hole through the drawer front and screwing the knobs on from the back, I fasten them to a post that’s securely anchored in the …
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Thin Rips on the Band Saw

Pop Wood Editors April 2007, band saw, Shop Tips, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

As a guitar maker, I rip a lot of very narrow wood strips, which can be difficult and dangerous to cut on a table saw. Instead, I cut them on the band saw using a low-profile fence, which allows setting …
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Trash Can Outfeed

American Woodworker Editors AW152, Outfeed, Shop Tips, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

To save space, my trash can doubles as a work support. I made a dolly with locking casters to fit the can’s bottom, so I can roll the unit to wherever it’s needed. The work support is adjustable in …
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New Road for Old Drivers

American Woodworker Editors AW144, Grinding, Screws, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

I use lots of Phillips-head sheetrock screws, which are made of hardened steel. They’re tough on bits. A worn-out bit can’t be re-sharpened, so I reshape it to fit a slotted screw using a small diameter sanding drum. I place …
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