Use drill bits to set routing depth
Drill bits come in standard sizes and can take the place of gauge blocks as spacers.
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Vise insert protects workpieces
Notched spacer fits over screw and bars.
Read moreSpray 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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Build a hanging dust scoop for the lathe
Capture shavings and dust as you turn.
Read morePackaging Tape and Web Clamps
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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