Extendo Chucks
I have a hard time throwing things away, such as these chucks from a couple of worn-out drills. To put them back into service, I bought a 3 ft. long, 3/8″ dia. threaded rod at the hardware store and cut …
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Category Archives: Tricks of the Trade
Simple Solution to Eliminate Planer Snipe
This reader had issues with snipe on his cutting boards, but he has a simple solution for dealing with planer snipe on small panels like this.
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Read moreTesting for Square
On a crosscut sled, the fence must be absolutely square to the blade. Here’s a super-accurate method of testing for square. It makes errors easier to detect by magnifying them by a factor of four. The same method also works …
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Simple Air Hose Stopper
Use this simple trick from one of our readers to keep your shop’s hoses clear of shop debris (and critters) that might build up while they’re not in use.
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Read moreCrosscut Sled Scale
My crosscut sled is my “go-to” jig for precise, square cuts. Recently, I added this self-adhesive tape scale – called Peel-n-Stick Ruler Tape – that makes it even more efficient. You can buy this tape at most fabric stores. Peel-n-Stick …
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