Cheapest Plumbing Ever
Whenever I need a cup of water or a damp rag, I just turn the spigot on my $3 water jug. That’s much cheaper than plumbing my shop! –O’Neil Long…
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Category Archives: Tricks of the Trade
Planer Blade Drawknife
My portable planer uses disposable blades. When the first set got dull, I didn’t throw them away–I turned the two blades into very useful drawknives. I wrapped duct tape around the ends of the blades and touched up their cutting …
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Duct Tape Backing Extends Sander’s Abrasive Life
Have you had any issues with sandpaper tearing? This reader has an easy tip for extending the life of thinner sheets.
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Read moreClamping Edges with Wedges
I made a built-in bookcase for my daughter that required attaching the face frame after installing the case. I didn’t want to mar the face frame with nail holes, but I don’t have any special-purpose edge clamps and didn’t want …
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Adjustable Push Shoe
A push stick is a familiar device to prevent kickback while ripping a board, but I prefer to use a “push shoe.” It’s shaped like a shoe with a handle, and has a heel, just like a boot. The heel …
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