No-Rack Vise

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No-Rack Vise

American Woodworker Editors AW140, Bench Dog, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Vise, Workholding, Workshop Tips

A workpiece ALWAYS SLIPS when placed vertically in my vise, because the vise racks. To solve the problem, I made a vise spacer from a 1”x 2”x 6” hardwood block, a 1/4” T-nut, a 1/4” x …
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Scribing with Washers

Pop Wood Editors November 2006, Scribing, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

While on the job site and installing cabinets, I was preparing to scribe a face frame to fit against an irregular wall when I realized I forgot to bring my compass. I was wondering if I had time to go …
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Mix-O-Matic

Pop Wood Editors AW163, DIY, Finishing Techniques, Shop Tips, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

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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Cheap Panel Clamps

American Woodworker Editors AW154, Clamping, Clamps, Panel, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

I ran short of clamps in the heat of making a set of panel doors, so I quickly made more from stuff I had in my shop. These clamps are based on an old design, but the idea still works …
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All-Angle Miter Gauge

Serge Duclos AW151, Ingenious Jigs, Miter, Miter Gauge, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Attaching a triangular jig to your miter gauge enables you to safely cut shallow angles, or any angle beyond the normal range of the miter gauge. The jig is just a 30-60-90 triangle made from 3/4″ MDF, fastened with glue …
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