Spray Can Storage
I’m a great fan of aerosol finishes, especially now that many of them have adjustable tips that make much less splatter. But my shop got so cluttered with half-used cans that I had trouble finding the color I wanted, so …
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Category Archives: Workshop Tips
Build a hanging dust scoop for the lathe
Capture shavings and dust as you turn.
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The strong adhesive and tough plastic of packaging tape allow it to work as a hinge on long, mitered corners. After carefully cutting the miters, lay the boards outside-face up and side by side so their sharp edges touch. Apply …
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Small-shop Efficiencies
Simplification and organization are the keys to success. I’ve worked in a small workshop for many years now. Many, if not most woodworkers, would classify my 7′ x 13′ space more as a closet than a workshop. In fact, …
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Reverse the miter gauge to reverse the angle
You don’t have to flip the workpiece to cut a matching angle on the opposite side.
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