Easy Cord Management

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Easy Cord Management

Tom Caspar AW150, Router, Safety, Tape, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade

Trailing along a power cord when I’m routing can really be awkward. All too often, my cord hangs up on a corner of the project or gets tangled around my legs. Adding a dust collection hose, which can run off …
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Centering Mortises For Angled Work

Pop Wood Editors April 2017 #231, Mortise, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade

When drilling mortises for chair arms, such as those in a ladderback chair, it can be difficult to accurately center your bit. But wrap a string around the rear post at the mortise location and then around the front …
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Ten-Minute Light Stand

American Woodworker Editors AW133, DIY, Lighting, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

I got tired of jury-rigging extra light for finishing, so I built this light stand from a 4-ft. length of 2×2 and 1/4-in. plywood. The 6-in. by 17-in. legs include 1/2-in. by 3- 1/2” feet. The post aligns with the …
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Safe Straightedge Storage

Pop Wood Editors December 2008, Shop Storage, Storage, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

When I bought my expensive 24″ machinist’s straightedge, I wasn’t sure where to store it. It didn’t include a hole for hanging, and I was reluctant to drill into the hard steel for fear of devaluing the tool or compromising …
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