Connect workbench casters for easier use
A steel angle bar keeps casters connected and makes them easier to engage.
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Mistake Magnifier
How do you know when your miter gauge is set exactly at 90°? Here’s a method I learned years ago, before I could afford a precision square to check the cut. You’ll need a 24″ long board that is flat …
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Marking Gauge Refills
The blade of a marking gauge must be as sharp as a scalpel in order to cut a fine line across the grain. Sharpening it can be very difficult because it’s so small. I solved that problem by making a …
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Melamine tape makes drawers glide smoothly
Edge-banding tape on the bottom of drawer pockets creates a perfect gap.
Read moreAccurate Angled Holes
Accurately drilling an angled hole with a hand drill is a challenge – particularly if you’re using a brad point or Forstner bit. This angled drilling guide solves the problem handily. The guide keeps the drill bit from wandering as …
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