Bench Jig for Thin Pieces

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Bench Jig for Thin Pieces

Pop Wood Editors December 2010 #187, Jigs, Jigs and Fixtures, Tricks of the Trade, Workholding

Most of the time, the end vise on my workbench is more than adequate to secure workpieces between bench dogs. Occasionally, though, I need to work with thin wood at the front edge of the bench (such as when using …
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Six Small Shop Solutions

American Woodworker Editors American Woodworker, AW107, AWE, Lists, Projects, Shop Projects, Shop Tips, Small Shop Projects, Storage, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Six great ideas for space-challenged woodworkers to get more out of their small shops.
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Small Tool Cases

American Woodworker Editors AW133, DITY, Storage, Techniques, tool box, Tool Storage, Tricks of the Trade

Old glasses cases are great for protecting, containing and organizing small tools, scrapers and plane irons. I label the outside so I can see at a glance what’s inside each case. -John Rustan…
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Auxiliary Band Saw Table

Pop Wood Editors band saw, December 2010 #187, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade

Video: Tricks-in-action shows you a free video of one of this issue’s tricks in use in our shop. Watch “Bench Jig for Thin Pieces” – as well as a few of our other favorites.
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