Extendo Chucks
I have a hard time throwing things away, such as these chucks from a couple of worn-out drills. To put them back into service, I bought a 3 ft. long, 3/8″ dia. threaded rod at the hardware store and cut …
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Category Archives: Workshop Tips
Sharpening station holds diamond plate
Taller than the ones you find retail, this sharpening jig is especially handy for flattening backs and sharpening drawknives.
Read moreTesting for Square
On a crosscut sled, the fence must be absolutely square to the blade. Here’s a super-accurate method of testing for square. It makes errors easier to detect by magnifying them by a factor of four. The same method also works …
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Clever jig sharpens bandsaw blades in place
Brian Newell came up with his own jig that will save plenty of money on blade sharpening and replacement.
Read moreCrosscut Sled Scale
My crosscut sled is my “go-to” jig for precise, square cuts. Recently, I added this self-adhesive tape scale – called Peel-n-Stick Ruler Tape – that makes it even more efficient. You can buy this tape at most fabric stores. Peel-n-Stick …
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