Easy-to-use featherboard requires no clamping
This featherboard sets up quickly and requires no clamps, using friction and a T-rail to keep itself in place.
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Mobile Suction
My dust collector, though pieced-together, is the perfect solution for my one-car garage shop. I use a cyclone separator and 5-gallon bucket in conjunction with my shop vacuum. For easy mobility, I combined the two units on one 1/2″ thick ……
Read morePendulum jig routs shallow curves
Swinging router jig is great for curved pieces and chair seats.
Read moreCork Vise Facing for a Soft Touch
I’ve found that padding my vise faces with cork prevents them from marring many surfaces, especially softer woods or finished workpieces. I use 1⁄4“-thick cork, which is available by the square foot in rolls from home-supply centers. …
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Fresh take on board-stretching
If stuck with a board that’s too short, use a long scarf joint and a track saw to stretch it.
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